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Highest average financial aid for U.S. colleges

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SUNY Plattsburgh welcomes students for fall 2024 semester

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Prescott’s Six Generations in Keeseville – Wednesday, August 21, 7 p.m.

Special BOE Meeting 8/20/24

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The main topics of discussion/action include a proposed capital project and a sports merger. The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org). The meeting is open to […]

Peru School Board Regular Monthly Meeting August 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures […]

CCC Alumni Association Honors James Jock with “Distinguished Alumni Award”

Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College Alumni Association is excited to share that James Jock will be receiving the “Distinguished Alumni Award” for 2024 at the Clinton Alumni Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 17. Jim, a proud Clinton Community College Class of 1986 member, is a real estate associate broker with eXp Realty. Thanks to his […]

More than half of St. Regis Falls’ teachers have left for another district. What happened?

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Chamber of Commerce announces Sept. 25 “Women in Business” Event

Plattsburgh, NY – August 5, 2024 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its upcoming Women in Business event, scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Brookside Barn at Rainbow Banquet Hall. This event aims to empower and support women in the business community […]

CCC Alumni Association Honors Anna Hewitt-Channell with “Off to a Great Start Award”

Plattsburgh, NY—The Clinton Community College Alumni Association is excited to share that Anna Hewitt-Channell will receive the “Off to a Great Start Award” at the Clinton Alumni Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 17. Anna Hewitt-Channell was born and raised in Plattsburgh and has always loved her community. She married her high school best friend, Brady Channell, […]

Welding Academy registration opens – NO experience required

The welding training program at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing is open to anyone looking to improve, develop, or learn welding skills. No experience is required! – Dates: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm; September 30th – October 18th – Location: Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing – Cost: FREE […]

Special Board of Education Meeting 7/25/24

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 8:00 AM.  The sole purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be available on the District’s […]

Garry Douglas to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) Task Force

The County of Clinton remains steadfast in its support of fostering economic development for the residents of the entire County. That is why the Clinton County Legislature, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) appointed the North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO/President, Garry Douglas, to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) […]

CCC Celebrates Men’s Basketball 2023-2024 New Final Four Banner

Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College has added a new banner to its collection, commemorating the men’s basketball team’s impressive achievement in the NJCAA Division III Region 3 Final Four 2024. Head Coach Neil Epstein and Assistant Coach Stan Kissel proudly posed with the new banner, symbolizing the team’s hard work, dedication, and success throughout […]

Clinton County Historical Association Summer Events

July 14 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.  July 19 – 12:30 pm.  Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Part 1. Inspired by CCHA photo albums […]

Battle of Plattsburgh Artist 1st place: Molly Dumar, Rouses Point

Four top 4th grade winners honored at City Hall Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru CSD BOE Reorganization & Regular Monthly Meetings

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. They are open to the public, and current District, County, State, and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated Topics […]

PSU men’s basketball to hold day camp

Includes rising third graders through ninth graders from Monday, Aug. 5, through Thursday, Aug. 8. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York colleges among top 50 in U.S. for financial aid

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How local voters are rejecting electric school buses in the North Country and beyond

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2024 Youth Festival in Keeseville – All Welcome!

Clinton Announces Dean’s and President’s Lists for Spring 2024

Plattsburgh, New York – Clinton Community College’s Administrator in Charge, Ken Knelly, is proud to recognize the following students on their high academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester. President’s List students achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Dean’s List students earned a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.749. Spring 2024 […]

This Keeseville resource is a must-see

By John T Ryan June 18, 2024, Keeseville—Keeseville was originally called Anderson Falls, and it was named after the falls near the beautiful Main Street arch bridge that passes over the Ausable River. That river and the falls played an important role in Keeseville’s history. Fortunately, the Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum at 98 Clinton […]

Growing SUNY Plattsburgh North Country scholarship program inspires students, donors

Support for the North Country Scholarship Program by businesses, alumni, community is rising CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY 

Chem/Biochem Fun Day lures high schoolers to SUNY P’burgh

Faculty opened its labs, shared microscopes for North Country students Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story