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President John Kowal Presents Vision to Strengthen the Future of Clinton Community College

January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]

Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

No subscription needed to read North Country Public Radio stories  Click here for the NCPR story 

Ausable Chasm is beautiful as usual

Given the snow and rain followed by temperatures in the low forties, you might wonder what’s happening at Ausable Chasm today. Thank you, Kristina Heffernan, for the two beautiful photos!

Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom

National Weather Service issuance about 4 PM, January 9, 2023  Damaging winds will cause widespread power outages and may blow down trees across the region tonight. The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom #vtwx #nywx    

Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Significent storm system pending

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]

New York State Police identify victim of fatal bus crash on Adirondack Northway

Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

Keene-grown business picks up momentum nationwide

Small Town Cultures to see big time growth with national chain pickups Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Updated: One dead after I-87 tour bus crash

Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Anthony Politi, MD Obituary

Dr. Politi owned and operated Adirondack Medical Practice at Glenwood Plaza, 3384 Route 22, since May 1, 2001 Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony […]

Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane Make $1,000 Donation to JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties

Photo caption/names (left-right). Back: Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties Development Director Ellie Jent, and JCEO Community Outreach Program Director Lisa Gardner-Goodrow. Front: Craig’s wife, Jill Palleschi, and their three sons, Anthony, Luca, and James. PLATTSBURGH | Adirondack Farms and […]

Woman survives dangerous fall on South Dix

Rangers rescued hiker after hours in frigid, wet conditions Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

Click here for the NCPR story 

12/30/23 – Dull, grey day, but the sun breaks through ever so often

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

National Weather Service Burlington warns of freezing drzzle and changing road conditions

We’ve received reports of patchy freezing drizzle across the region this afternoon. As road temperatures cool below freezing this evening, additional freezing drizzle or light snow may coat area roadways. Please keep in mind the changing road conditions.

Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Plans January Drives

CVPH program encourages all those who are eligible to donate in the New Year  Peru drive Monday, January 29  PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/28/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) encourages all those who are eligible, to kick off the New Year […]

A day on the set of ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ in Lake Placid

Click here for the NCPR story 

Doonesbury cartoonist and former Saranac Lake resident Garry Trudeau reveals 2024 Winter Carnival button design

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Stewart’s Holiday Match Finishes Strong, Raises $2 million for Local Children’s Charities

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story