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Archive for July, 2022

Clinton County to sell nursing home

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Roland “Rollie” McGee wins well-deserved recognition

By John T. Ryan Beekmantown: Tuesday evening July 12th, before a Pony League game at the Beekmantown Recreation Park, the Clinton County Youth Bureau honored longtime Peru resident Roland “Rollie” McGee. Nick Arnold, Clinton County Recreation Director, presented a plaque to McGee. Arnold commented, “We wanted to thank Rollie for all his service to the county. […]

Camp counselors busted for underage drinking; hikers ticketed for illegal Marcy campsite

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Keeseville Community Arts Festival Returns with Expanded Activities

The second annual Keeseville Community Arts Festival will take place the weekend of July 22-24, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings local residents and visitors together in celebrating the artistic assets of the community. At the new ‘Arts in the Park’ event on […]

The Nighthawk Band will be playing 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 17th at Hayworth Mason Park. Enjoy!

A Great U.S. Census Tool – State Facts For Students

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Peru Historian and Dog Control Officer resignations accepted – Helen Allen Nerska appointed to historian position

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s July 11, 2022 meeting By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board accepted the resignations of longtime Peru Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen at its Monday, July 11, 2022, meeting. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass said Ron Allen was resigning for health reasons. Douglass said Allen has been passionate […]

Stefanik Bill to Combat Invasive Species is One Step Closer to Law

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Bipartisan Vote Advances Legislation Out of Committee Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her bipartisan Stamp Out Invasive Species Act, which she introduced, advanced out of the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating Invasive […]

Canadian Border Crossings are Hopping

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce  The Canadian license plates are crossing the borders and filling parking lots! We could not be happier to welcome our neighbors to the north back to the area and back to using Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) for their travel needs! Just the other day, Canadian license plates made […]

Challenge to New York’s new gun law filed by GOP candidate

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U.S. inflation climbs to new 41-year high of 9.1%, CPI shows, as gas prices surge

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CNY donut shop owners sentenced to prison for hiding $4.5 million in cash sales, feds say

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Forced to live here, forced to leave: The twin injustices of I-81 in Syracuse and the demolition of the 15th Ward

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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million

Audit Finds No Attempt to Recover $292 Million in Overpayments for Recipients With Third-Party Insurance Coverage July 13, 2022 Too often Medicaid pays medical bills that a third-party insurer should have covered, and not enough is being done to make sure Medicaid recovers that money, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas […]

Wild Center highlights Adirondackers working to curb climate change

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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023

Highest Inflation Since Start of Local Tax Cap Will Impact Local Governments July 13, 2022 Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Pot Luck Meal Carrots Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main st., Peru. All are Welcome at our Table

More music for you to enjoy!

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces these additional concerts in the new Music in the Park series, held at the River Street Park, off Mason Street in Morrisonville (south off Route 22B west of the Gordie Little Bridge), town of Schuyler Falls. Building on the well-received first concert by Nick Bola DJ Nic Bola, four […]

Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm.

Looking for a fun night out? Adirondack Regional Theatre will present Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm. Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by the ART Young Directors Series’ actors. Bring the family, admission is FREE though DONATIONS will be accepted. Hope to see you there

Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Awarded in the First Round of Abortion Provider Support Fund

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David Glenn donates Gilliland research to Paine Memorial Library

Compiles records of early pioneer life in Essex and Clinton Counties  Clinton countiesClick here for the Sun Community News Story 

Comedy supporting local childhood mental health and wellness programs

The James Webb Telescope’s First Photos Show Its Extraordinary Power

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Bodycam footage from fatal Saranac Lake shooting released

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First annual Lake City Art Fest coming to Plattsburgh

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