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Archive for July, 2021

Adirondack fire towers: Now more for education than rescue | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack fire towers: Now more for education than rescue | NCPR News

North Country schools are getting millions – why are Long Lake and Indian Lake being left out? | NCPR News

Source: North Country schools are getting millions – why are Long Lake and Indian Lake being left out? | NCPR News

Murdered woman mourned as spotlight put on bail reform | Sun Community News 

Source: Murdered woman mourned as spotlight put on bail reform | Sun Community News SCHUYLER FALLS | As Crisie Luebbers’s family and friends now mourn the local mother’s loss, lawmakers are blasting bail-reform laws they say may have prevented her death.

Local farm helping environment one solar panel at a time | Sun Community News MOOERS | 

Source: Local farm helping environment one solar panel at a time | Sun Community News MOOERS | Larry and Marlene Ashline have owned their farm since 1974. Previously Larry Ashline’s father owned the farm which he bought back in 1956.

Gun buyback in Syracuse will offer as much as $250 for each weapon – syracuse.com

Source: Gun buyback in Syracuse will offer as much as $250 for each weapon – syracuse.com

Dad hid crack cocaine in 6-year-old child’s shoe after stop in Utica, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Dad hid crack cocaine in 6-year-old child’s shoe after stop in Utica, police say – syracuse.com

Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack among restaurants coming to NY Thruway stops – syracuse.com

Source: Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack among restaurants coming to NY Thruway stops – syracuse.com

St. Joseph’s becomes 1st Syracuse hospital to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees – syracuse.com

Source: St. Joseph’s becomes 1st Syracuse hospital to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees – syracuse.com

Northern New York man dies after single-car crash, police say

Source: Northern New York man dies after single-car crash, police say

Peru’s Post Office Has a New Leader

By John T. Ryan Peru – Since April, people stopping at the Peru Post Office have noticed a new face behind the counter. Seann Cassidy is our Officer in Charge (OIC) or temporary postmaster; however, he expects to be officially named Peru’s postmaster by late summer or early fall. Cassidy is a 25-year U.S. Postal […]

Video: SUV drives across library’s lawn to illegally enter US

Source: Video: SUV drives across library’s lawn to illegally enter US

Burlington International Airport to get seasonal flights to Miami

Source: Burlington International Airport to get seasonal flights to Miami

Lake Champlain Transportation’s Planned Facility Sails Into a Storm in the Champlain Islands | Development | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

“In Grand Isle, Lake Champlain Transportation has encountered strong opposition from neighbors as it seeks local approval for a 30,000-square-foot maintenance, storage and office building just south of the Gordons Landing ferry terminal.” Source: A Ferry Company’s Planned Facility Sails Into a Storm in the Champlain Islands | Development | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent […]

Old-school Champlain docs role models for Mo | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Old-school Champlain docs role models for Mo | News | pressrepublican.com

Luke Bryan, St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival, Penguin Palooza: 14 things to do in CNY – syracuse.com

Source: Luke Bryan, St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival, Penguin Palooza: 14 things to do in CNY – syracuse.com

CNY drug busts net 70 lbs of cocaine, 9 ‘ghost guns,’ $490,000 cash and scores of arrests – syracuse.com

Source: CNY drug busts net 70 lbs of cocaine, 9 ‘ghost guns,’ $490,000 cash and scores of arrests – syracuse.com

Help Your School Win the Summer Reading Challenge and Win a PIZZA PARTY

Assemblyman Billy Jones is partnering with local school districts to hold his annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales” to encourage children in the North Country to learn more about their favorite animals and explore the world around them as they read. To participate in the Summer Reading Challenge, children should […]

NY couple charged in death of Schuyler Falls woman

“Police on Wednesday arrested Craig Foster, 37, of Keeseville, and Nicole Cayea, 42, of Schuyler Falls, on charges of 2nd-degree murder. They say the couple stole the victim’s car.” Source: NY couple charged in death of Schuyler Falls woman

Softball all stars named | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Softball all stars named | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After getting back onto the field in 2021, the two leagues which make up Section VII softball have announced their all star teams for the spring season, as voted on by the coaches on the respectiv

URSA & THE MAJOR KEY FEATURES NEW ALBUM AT HARBORSIDE

Indie Rock Quintet Brings Originals & Classics To Friday Night Drive-In Concert A five-piece combo with roots extending from Sri Lanka to the Bronx to the North Country will showcase music from their new album on Friday, July 9, at Plattsburgh’s Harborside Stage, with some beloved rock classics rounding out what promises to be a […]

Koffee Kup and Vermont Bread workers must keep waiting for back pay – VTDigger

Source: Koffee Kup and Vermont Bread workers must keep waiting for back pay – VTDigger

Cuomo issues state of emergency to fight gun violence as a public health crisis – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo issues state of emergency to fight gun violence as a public health crisis – syracuse.com

Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

“Community Garden Mural” set to be next city Outdoor Art mural | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Outside Art

Source: “Community Garden Mural” set to be next city Outdoor Art mural | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Outside Art: Plattsburgh Public Art Project, referred to as OA, the very first public art organization in Plattsburgh, announced their 15th mural, and the Pla

A Community-Building Addition to Peru’s Lifestyle 

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Lauren Prue commented, “Ali Webbinaro and I want to build community. We want the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park to bring people together after a long hard year.” Ali and Lauren’s goal came true when over 250 people turned out to enjoy the Peru Town Market on […]