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CVPH Peru Blood Donor Drive on Monday, April 1

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, April 1, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  On February 29, CVPH collected 28 pints in Peru, which is a wonderful total. Thank you to all the donors!  All blood collected is utilized in our trl-county region. […]

Margaret Street downtown construction wrap-up begins next Monday

Good Morning, On Monday, March 18, 2024, Rifenburg Construction and their subcontractors will return to Margaret Street to wrap up items that could not be completed in the fall. They will begin with installing new signal poles and pedestrian crossing facilities at the intersections of Margaret/Cornelia Streets, Margaret/Broad Streets, and Brinkerhoff/Oak Streets. Following this, they […]

Stefanik Advocates for New York Based Lake Champlain Educational Center

Elise Stefanik News Release  Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter urging the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to establish a center for outreach and educational efforts on the New York side of Lake Champlain in the North Country. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great […]

Depot Theatre offers performance opportunity for students

Auditions for its Academy program will take place March 30 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Martin Mannix Jr., a longtime Town of Plattsburgh political leader and SUNY Plattsburgh supporter, has passed away.

On March 14, at 10:45 a.m., the Town of Plattsburg issued this statement. “We honor the memory of a man whose unwavering devotion stretched across more than thirty years of service to the Town of Plattsburg as an esteemed member of the Town Board, Deputy Supervisor, and Town Justice. In every role, Marty’s dedication to […]

Police investigate fatal crash in Franklin County, NY

New York State Police are investigating after a driver was killed on Route 3 in Harrietstown Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Here’s your Maple Weekend Passport

Push for stricter animal neglect and abuse laws intensifies in Clinton County

Mooers Town Supervisor Jeff Menard, along with the County Legislature, say they are currently considering passing a tethering law Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru applying to be a Pro-Housing Community & More

News includes affordable housing, the Recreation Director Assistant position still not filled, a grant application to be submitted, town property sale faces obstacles, a new hire in the Highway Department, and Employee Handbook revisions  March 12, 2024—The Peru Town Board held a regular meeting Monday evening chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. The board excused […]

Peru Community Church to host Palm Sunday Brunch

Clinton County Health Department Receives Health Department Clinical Services AccreditationClinton County, NY, March 12, 2023.

On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical Services Accreditation program. Debra Tackett, MSN, […]

Hunter Education Classes Available Before Spring Turkey Season

All first-time hunters planning to go afield this upcoming spring turkey season must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being offered throughout NYS during March and April. Classes fill quickly, so do not delay in registering for a course. All classes […]

Town of Beekmantown: Solar Eclipse Viewing

Beekmantown, New York 3/12/2024 The Town of Beekmantown invites you to experience the solar eclipse at the Beekmantown Town Hall and Recreation facilities located at 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy, NY, 12992, on Monday, April 8, 2024. View this once-in-a-lifetime event from our spacious fields with lots of parking. Starting at approximately 2:00 PM, a […]

ANNOUNCING Hill & Hollow Music Presents: Alan Blackman Jazz- Performing “Coastal Suite”

Join us in the theatre on May 19 at 3 PM to enjoy Baltimore-based jazz artists performing The Coastal Suite, a milestone in the rising career of award-winning composer-pianist Alan Blackman! The Coastal Suite represents a highly programmatic sound universe that encourages the musicians to imitate nautical sounds and expand the vocabulary of their instruments […]

Takeaways from $57M World University Games

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Low temps to resemble normal high temps

National Weather Service – Burlington @NWSBurlington · Temperatures will be well above normal for the next several days and the lows will be much closer to the normal high temperatures than the normal low temperatures

Clinton County Legislature Meeting of February 28, 2024. Laurie Parsons describes Elmore SPCA’s financial challenges.

Thank you, Home Town Cable, for taping all the Legislature’s meetings. Mrs. Parsons begins at the 19:00 minute mark. 

Report forecasts pressing demand for Vermont nurses within the next two years

The VT. nursing sector has seen a decline of 1,700 jobs compared to this time in 2019. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

“Guys and Dolls” coming to Assable Valley

AuSable Valley Central School District· Tickets are now on sale for this year’s production, Guys and Dolls. Show dates are March 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:00 pm and March 17th at 2:00 pm at the AuSable Valley Middle/High School auditorium. Last year we sold out our Saturday and Sunday shows, so order your tickets […]

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

(SCHENECTADY, N.Y.)  Price Chopper/Market 32 has launched a campaign to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). During the month of March, customers have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100% of which will go directly to MDA. Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all funds raised, up to $10,000. MDA […]

An amazing number of regional Solar Eclipse Events

3/11/2024 – Plattsburgh, NY – As the celestial event of the decade approaches, the Adirondack Coast community is abuzz with excitement, gearing up for an extraordinary celebration surrounding the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. From captivating educational experiences to celestial-themed festivities, both residents and visitors are in for an unparalleled cosmic adventure. Solar Eclipse […]

Snow and high winds expected today

NWS Burlington [3/11 6 AM] Another 1-3″ of snow is expected in the Champlain & St. Lawrence Valleys with 6-12″ along the western slopes of the Adirondacks & Greens today. Strong 35-55 mph northwest gusts may combine with snow-laden trees/power lines & lead to isolated power outages. #VTwx #NYwx

Registration underway for girls basketball camp

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Pork Chops Stuffing Vegetable Applesauce 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!

6″ to 12″ of snow tonight some in our region

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington Additional 6-12” of snow is expected tonight through early evening Monday, mainly across the western facing slopes of the Adirondacks and Greens. Strong gusts of 35-50 mph combined with the weight of heavy snow on tree limbs may lead to continued and additional power outages.