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Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane Present Check Donation to the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc.

Peru – Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane today, presented a $1,000 check donation to the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc. (JCEO) to support their local food pantry programs. Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr and Suburban Propane’s Assistant Vice President of Product Supply Craig Palleschi presented the check to […]

Holiday Match Update: Over $1.7M Going to Local Charities So Far

  Holiday Match Helps Children All Year Long December 23, 2022—The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is a true community effort with Stewart’s Shops doubling every customer gift. Customer donations have reached $884,667 through Thursday, December 22nd. That’s over $1.7M with Stewart’s doubling every gift, and there are three more collection days! The Stewart’s Holiday Match […]

Adirondack Veterinarian Travels to Treat Pets in Ukrainian War Zone

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Peru Lions Club assists Peru and Keeseville JCEO Outreach Centers

Peru – Thanks to a very successful Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, the Peru Lions Club recently donated $500 Grand Union gift cards to both the Keeseville and Peru JCEO Outreach Centers. Each year, the Lions also bring toys to their holiday meeting. Lincoln and Ann Sunderland presented the toys and gift cards to JCEO Outreach […]

$24M affordable and supportive housing development now complete

Northwoods delivers 80 affordable apartments to Clinton County Click here for the Sun Community News story

December 3-4 Holiday Bazaar at the Babbie Museum

Peru K of C brings Coats For Kids to Peru Elementary School

Knights of Columbus want our kids to be warm this winter  Peru – On Wednesday, November 16th, the day of our first measurable snowfall, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented twenty-four new children’s winter coats to Peru Primary School Nurse Kathy Bedard and Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong. Four school days later, […]

Clinton Correctional NYSCOPBA donates $3K to holiday cause

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Make-A-Wish Northeast New York to kick off holiday campaign

Volunteers needed for annual holiday fundraiser Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Saranac Central soccer program makes heartfelt $20K+ donation

Making a difference on and off the field with a lasting legacy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Elmore SPCA Can & Bottle Drive Extended

Holiday Train to return after two-year hiatus

Stops planned in Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Monday, Nov. 28 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants

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CVPH staff donates to Mission of Hope

Medical supplies to help Puerto Rico, Florida, Ukraine and Haiti Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

“We’re seeing people who have never asked for help before.”

October 6, 2022, Plattsburgh – $180.105.53 – That is what pacesetters have already donated toward this year’s United Way of the Adirondacks campaign. President & CEO John Bernardi announced the success this morning before representatives of its 35 partner agencies and several supporters. The campaign has a $650,000 goal. Why give to the United Way? […]

Harkness Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Sunday, October 16

The Harkness United Methodist Church has great news for almost everyone… the widely popular Chicken & Biscuit Dinner will return to the Harkness Church Hall (776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru) on Sunday, October 16th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm! The reason it will be good news for almost everyone is that the dinner will be served […]

Strong turnout for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run coming to town

Annual event coming to Plattsburgh Friday, Sept. 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shops pledges $1M to Plattsburgh YMCA

YMCA moves closer to $13 million goal thanks to Dake Foundation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Syracuse hospital expands free prescription drug program to uninsured in 19 counties

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Ausable River Association to Auction Adirondack Guideboat

The Ausable River Association is holding a silent auction for a professionally built, Bloomingdale-style Adirondack guideboat, made ca. 1900. Photo provided – Kelley Tucker WILMINGTON, NY – It’s a rare opportunity to own and row a piece of Adirondack history. The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is holding a silent auction for a ca. 1900 Adirondack […]

Gracie’s Shoe Drive a Resounding Success

 Plattsburgh, NY – Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing with Funds2Orgs is excited and grateful for the successful completion of “Gracie’s Shoe Drive.” The drive ran from May 1st, 2022 to July 29th, 2022 and collected 163 bags of shoes and $1846 funds raised to continue their mission of supporting grieving families in the […]

Foundation of CVPH Planning for Annual Heart Health Fundraiser Proceeds benefit Cardiology patients across the region

PLATTSBURGH, NY (9/2/2022) – Tickets are on sale for The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) “Stepping out for Your Heart” fundraiser. The eighth annual event is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at the West Side Ballroom. Each year, guests dressed in red attire come together for a special evening dedicated to raising funds […]

North County supports the Run For Jon

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

32nd Annual Run For Jon is near – Saturday, August 27th

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty Second Annual Run for Jon When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm Events start at 5:00 pm What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run 5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run 1.25 mile non-competitive Walk Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972   Last […]