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Archive for July, 2023

50K Powerball ticket sold in Dannemora

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Peru Church History Tour – See the Churches and Hear their Histories, July 22, 9:30am to 1:00 pm

Join the Clinton County Historical Association’s driving tour of Peru churches. Four churches will be visited – St. Augustine’s, the Peru Community Church, the Harkness United Methodist Church, St Patrick’s Oratory, and Mother Cabrini Shrine. The tour will include visits into each church and histories of the church. The tour will start at 9:30 am […]

History of the Lozier Company and Family in Plattsburgh July 21, 12:30 pm

Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh Hear the story of the history of the Lozier family and the Lozier Company in Plattsburgh with rarely-seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abram Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After selling his bicycle business, Lozier moved to Plattsburgh to manufacture […]

From Fine Art to Coloring Books: Something for Everyone at the Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 21- 22

The third annual Keeseville Community Arts Festival will take place July 21-22, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings residents and visitors together to celebrate the arts and artistic assets of the community. AdkAction’s annual Plein Air Show and Sale is at the festival’s […]

A court sides with Democrats who want to redraw New York’s congressional districts again

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HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm – Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

14-day comment period. Published in the Press-Republican on July 12, 2023.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Business Service (RBS), USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Business […]

Thunderstorms could create more flooding, strong winds, weak tornadoes in Vermont, New York

Clouds will begin forming in Northern New York around 2pm on Thursday, and will move east, with a line of thunderstorms making its way into Vermont into the early evening. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Enrollment is exploding in BOCES high school career and technical programs

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Sewer line break dumps untreated wastewater into Winooski River, Lake Champlain

While officials say some of the wastewater has been diverted back to the treatment plant, 10% of the city’s wastewater is still entering the river. Click for the VTDigger story 

Strand offering open rehearsal space for music and theater artists

Have you heard about our new Open Rehearsal Hours project? This project enhances our ability to provide accessible rehearsal space for artists working in music and performance art. For more details about the project and how to request use of our Music Studio and Theatre, visit our website: https://www.strandcenter.org/open-rehearsal-hours The New York State Council on […]

As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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Flood Watch National Weather Service Burlington VT 242 AM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

Eastern Clinton-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison- Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Fair Haven, Rutland, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, […]

See how New York fared in new ranking of best states for business

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Building heavily damaged by fire in Keeseville

A photo from the scene shows a home on Pleasant Street on fire, with smoke pouring out of the structure. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Two fourplexes under construction on Davey Drive

Davey Drive is adjacent to and behind the Bear Swamp Road Dunkin’ Restaurant  By John T Ryan  Peru – July 12, 2023 – If the construction schedule goes as planned, in January 2024,  there will be eight new apartments at Davey Drive Commons. The developer and general contractor, Nate Wilson, opened eight units in early […]

Music in the Park Concert Series Underway – Town of Schuyler Falls

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces this summer’s Music in the Park series for 2023. Concerts are held outdoors at the River Street Park off Mason Street in the hamlet of Morrisonville, in Schuyler Falls (97 River Street at Ladue St). All programs are free and open to all. “Last year was the first year […]

After rapid rise, rivers crest and fall throughout Vermont

Several bodies of water reached new highs, while others came close to matching records set during Tropical Storm Irene. By Tuesday night, most were receding. Click here for the VTDigger story 

VIDEO: Watch as a drone flies over a flooded Montpelier

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DiNAPOLI: WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND MUST PAY BACK $459K IN NYS PENSION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

Burnt Hill Road paving schedueld for Wednesday

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving Burnt Hill Road from Norrisville Road  to town line, on Wednesday, July 12th from 6:30 am til 2 pm.  Local traffic, school buses & emergency vehicles will be able to access the road.

The Life of Medical Pioneer William Beaumont

The Clinton County Historical Association welcomes the public to a presentation on the life of Clinton County’s medical pioneer, Dr. William Beaumont, by Dr. Paolo Fedi, on July 20, 2:30 pm, at The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Dr. Beaumont’s story is one of legend, and his legacy is shared throughout the […]

A special message from North Country Mission of Hope Executive Director Deacon James Carlin

The most recent weather events have brought a great deal of suffering for many of our North Country neighbors. In a community like the North Country, when events like this occur, we all know someone who has been directly affected, and we want to do what we can to help them through their difficult time. […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES START OF $6.2 MILLION PROJECT TO REHABILITATE CARPENTER’S FLATS BRIDGE OVER THE AUSABLE RIVER IN CLINTON COUNTY

Historic Bridge Carrying State Route 9 Will Be Raised to Reduce Potential of Flooding and Ice Jams Impacting the Bridge Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $6.2 million project to improve the resiliency of the historic Carpenter’s Flats Bridge, which carries State Route 9 over the Ausable River in Clinton County. The […]

Vermont flooding photos: See images from across the state

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Rainfall exceeds 8 inches as forecasters eye rising rivers

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