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Galactic Fun for a Good Cause: Join the Force at this Year’s Autism Walk

Plattsburgh – The galaxy needs your help at the upcoming Autism Walk. Hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY, a Star Wars-themed walk will take place on May 4 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to don their best Star Wars costumes and join forces for a good cause. Proceeds from the […]

Postal Carriers delivering in spite of the weather

Peru, NY – April 4, 2024. U.S. Rural Postal Mail Carrier Cassandra Rabideau and hundreds of other postal service carriers aren’t letting today’s heavy, wet snow stop them from delivering mail. She even exited her truck and walked our mail to the mailbox. Thank you to Cassandra, and to all the dedicated U.S. Postal Service […]

Snow at 1 to 2 inches per hour until mid-morning

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington April 4, 2024- 7:30 a.m. Special Weather Statement Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are resulting in snow-covered roadways and poor visibilities as low as one-half of a mile at times. This will lead to a hazardous commute this morning. Snowfall rates will taper off by mid morning. #NYwx […]

Psychedelic Rock and Tammy’s Lunch Box: A Small City’s Big Eclipse Plans Let the big cities have their eclipse mega-events.

In Plattsburgh, N.Y., success looks different for everyone stopping to look up. Click here for the New York Times story 

Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup

KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]

Brooklyn man charged with murder in Elizabethtown shooting

Suspect was taken into custody by Essex Co. Sheriff’s at a Stewart’s store shortly after the shooting Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Morrisonville woman admits to $28K theft from ARC clients

Former ARC employee fined, ordered to pay restitution and serve probation and community service Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY inmates suing to watch solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Vilas Home: Progress in elder care

Vilas staff preparing move to new residence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

One person found dead during Essex County, Lincoln Pond Rd. shooting investigation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Today’s Peru blood drive very successful

APRIL 1, 2024 – Peru blood donors came through again today, with 27 units collected in 28 attempts at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. CVPH and your neighbors are thankful. GREAT WORK EVERYONE!

Peru students learn about career opportunities that are not far from home

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, Thursday, March 28- “I feel good energy in the room,” commented Peru Middle School Principal Jim Manchester as he observed 6th and 7th students in Peru High School gymnasium. “This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what’s in our community and potential careers.” Manchester was speaking […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pork Stew Bread Snack Cup Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

April events sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association (free and open to the public)

April 9 – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Portraits from the turn of the 19th century and the stories they might tell. The Clinton County Historical Association has 17,000 portraits in their collection taken between 1890 and 1920, and some of the most unusual and interesting will be shared along with the known or occasionally speculated background […]

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Plans April Blood Drives

Blood collected by the CVPH program helps thousands of North Country residents  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/28/2024) – Focused on collecting blood and blood products to benefit North Country residents, the Adirondack Regional Blood Center will conduct several blood drives open to the community in April.  The Blood Center is a program of the University of Vermont […]

Border Patrol reports spike in arrests this year

Regional apprehensions almost double last year’s  Click here for the excellent Press-Republican story 

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – April 3, 2 – 3 p. m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Clinton County gets $3M from NY to open up part of its business park

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter near the Ausable River

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fort Ticonderoga by Dupreysdronezone

Burlington Police Department reports tracking devices found on cars returning from Canada

Click here for the Burlington Free Press story 

Rescued Dogs from Beekmantown shelter offered free training classes by local canine club

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, April 1

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, April 1 St. Augustine’s Parish Center 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your blood is needed! In February, Peru donors contributed about eight more pints than usual. Wonderful!

3 upstate NY communities among the top 50 NY communities with fastest rising home values

Check out the home values in some communities. Amazing!  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

How farmers, crops are faring with the erratic spring temperatures

Click here for the NCPR story