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Archive for July, 2022

Scientists: COVID-19 vaccines saved 20 million lives during their 1st year

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At least 6 dead, 24 injured after shooting at Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade

Click here for NBC News Story as of 7/4/22 at 4:14 p.m.

Assemblyman Billy Jones photo of Plattsburgh’s July 4th Parade in front of City Hall. What a crowd!

Diversity group: Shooting was not racially motivated

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 6th

Michigans Salad Yogurt Dessert Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All Are Welcome at Our Table!

NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery July Exhibit Features Catherine Hartung and Damon Hartman

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Missing hiker found after days in Dix Pond swamp

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Watertown restaurants move to drive-thru window craze adding second windows

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Some New York including Peru’s wastewaters show increase in COVID-19 levels

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Canadians return to their boats in Plattsburgh after years of waiting

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Burlington police make arrest after shots fired near bus stop

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On Canada Day, some celebrate while others reflect

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Vermont charges Walgreens with causing unsafe conditions for patients and staff

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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY MANUFACTURER RECALL OF TOP CARE 3% USP HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 16 oz bottles of Top Care 3% USP Hydrogen Peroxide with UPC 3680026711. Topco/Vi-Jon, the manufacturer, is recalling this product due to a report of an off odor and flavor and potential Isopropyl Alcohol content. Customers who purchased the affected product can […]

Clinton County 9-1-1 to Start Accepting TEXT-to-911 Calls

On July 1st, The Clinton County Office of Emergency Service announces the availability of Textto-911 during an emergency. Text-to-911 service will be available for those individuals who cannot safely make a voice call to 911 in an emergency. This will be an especially valuable service to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Testing for […]

Bill to ban concealed carry in the Adirondack Park

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New York’s abortion amendment clears first major hurdle

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UVM Medical Center Budget proposes significant increases

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This summer, visit tourist destinations that are close to home

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Peru Middle School fundraiser on Saturday, July 9

Peru Middle School will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, July 9th from *9 AM – 3 PM at SUNY Plattsburgh Field House on Rugar Street. The fundraiser will be a children’s consignment sale with many items available: shorts, tees, swimwear, bikes, indoor/outdoor toys, books, games, baby gear, and more. Clothing sizes from Newborn – […]

Stefanik Announces Grants for Plattsburgh International Airport

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Plattsburgh International Airport will receive $142,135 in grants from the Department of Transportation. “Over $142,000 in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access to convenient travel for families in our region,” Stefanik said. “I look forward […]

As baby formula shortage continues, North Country families help each other fill the gaps

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BAGS THAT GIVE BACK: AUSABLE RIVER ASSOCIATION SELECTED TO BENEFIT IN HANNAFORD COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM

Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month […]

Our libraries offer discount passes to area museums

The libraries of Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) are proud to offer discount passes to area museums in support of lifelong learning. These passes may be checked out just like a book and are available to library card holders of any member library in our System. Thanks to a Generous Acts grant from the Adirondack Foundation, all […]

Chamber of Commerce message to employers: Prepare to receive a much higher unemployment insurance bill

Coming Soon: Your Next Cost Increase In the next few months, prepare to receive a much higher bill for unemployment insurance (UI). The North Country Chamber and its Upstate United partners spent over a year warning state leaders that this was coming. The state failed to act, and now, the bill is coming due. Why […]