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Archive for June, 2023

NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

See more buggies lately? It’s not your imagination when you travel to St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Click here for the WCAX story 

DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad

Allegedly Used the Funds to Pay for Groceries, Meals, and Travel for Her Husband June 14, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing […]

Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Saranac Lake board OKs vacation rental law

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprize story 

Procession held for late Trooper Garrow

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

No more daily printed Glens Falls Post-Star

The Post-Star said it will publish a print paper only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here for the Chronicle story 

Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting and Trapping Courses

Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]

Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot

“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State’s fully paid parental leave program expands

Eighty percent of state’s workforce now entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNAPOLI OP-ED: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF PANDEMIC-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATION

By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]

Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Chamber to offer Leadership and Digital Marketing Training Series

Plattsburgh, NY – 06/12/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Series designed to help you and your employees obtain and develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader in the workplace. Whether you’re working toward a promotion, were recently promoted, just started a new business, or have been […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County Land Claim agreement passes State Legislature

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones  After New York State and Franklin County reached an agreement over a week ago on the Franklin County Land Claim issue, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (A7759/S7566) to finalize the negotiations. This bill was sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo). […]

Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rural students are less likely to go to college. This group aims to change that

Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru Summer Concert Series Announced

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Carrots 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.”

NY, NH, VT Target stores evacuated Saturday night following hoax bomb threat

Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Death Gamble Bill passes State Legislature

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]

North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 Saturday, June 17

Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Flight 47 will include three WWII veterans. A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies again this Saturday with flights 46 and 47. Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female […]

Two women looking forward to doing business in Peru and the North Country

By John T Ryan  Peru – Peru’s newest business has opened adjacent to Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and the CFA Insurance Agency. After several weeks of remodeling and cleaning, Molly LaMountain and Karen Riccardelli opened LaMountain Riccardelli Accounting at 692 Bear Swamp Road. The women bring many years of individual and business accounting experience […]

PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED.

PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED. Unfortunately we must cancel this event due to an road acces issue. Thank you – Mike Derrick