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Archive for June 28th, 2023

Saranac students to host August 27 soccer tournament to benefit UVM and its childhood cancer patients

A one-day soccer tournament on August 27 will be hosted by Saranac High School students Audrey Napper and Gabe Cayea as part of their National Honor Society Senior Legacy Project. Players must be between the ages of 7-12 to sign up. It will also be hosted by the Town of Saranac Recreation Department. ALL PROCEEDS […]

Most North Country families can now get help to pay for child care. Do you qualify?

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Hannaford recalls veggie salads sold in Vermont, NH and NY due to potential allergen

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Mannix Road scheduled to be shimmed on Thursday, July 6

By John T Ryan Peru -A few days ago, the Peru Highway Department paved 10,475 feet of Mannix Rd. Weather permitting, on Thursday, July 6. the highway department will shim Mannix Rd from where the new pavement leaves off to Patent Rd. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell describes shimming as “Applying a thin layer of asphalt […]

Video and Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of June 26, 2023

Agenda below except one item added to the agenda at the meeting, changing the Anti-Nepotism Clause in the Employee Handbook regarding seasonal, part-time personnel. 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023. 5. Community Input. 6. MOTION/DISCUSSION: […]

Retired Educators announce winners Educator Awards to two local teachers.  

The $1000 Retired Educators of NY (RENY) Hudson-Kramer Memorial Grant will be awarded to Michael Trudo of Northeastern Clinton Central School for his project ‘Ukuleles in the Classroom’ to purchase a class set of ukuleles which will be used by his fifth-grade students in Mooers Elementary School and Rouses Point Elementary School. This grant honors […]

DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

Malone Police respond to multiple Xylazine overdoses

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New Hoops for Hope Tournament Tipping Off

Day of basketball honors local physician, supports family medicine in the North Country  PLATTSBURGH, NY (6/27/2023) – The inaugural Dr. David Anderson Memorial Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, July 15 at Noon at the YMCA on the Oval. The event features a full day of 3-on-3, co-ed basketball […]

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several July Blood Drives

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Representatives of The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), are encouraging all donors to donate blood during the summer months as the need continues but contributions decrease. Several community blood drives are planned in July to ensure an adequate […]

Vermont State University tries to find its footing after a rocky few years

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Canine training at Altona Correctional builds community

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Ewing named president of NYS Association of Fire Chiefs

“Unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

53rd Lake Placid Horse Show kicks off

Riders come from all over to compete Click here for the Sun Community News story