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Notice to clients of Russell, McCormick and Russell

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Why these two southern Adirondack school districts are considering a rare merger

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Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Town Board sworn into office

Peru, NY January 8, 2024 – Town Cleck Dianne Miller administered the oath of office to Peru Town Board members before Monday’s meeting.  Eric Duquette took a seat on the board for his first meeting. Note – Matt Favro arrived in his coach’s attire. His son’s basketball team had a game Monday night. 

Town Board approves 2024 salaries appointments, liaisons and much more

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

Officials discuss impact of CCC relocation on campus buildings

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See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 633 based on latest English language arts Regents exams

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Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

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Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

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Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

Clinton County Historical Association Announces Winter Programs

January 19, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. A virtual tour and history of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska. See photos and hear the stories of the creation of this memorial to veterans who trained in Plattsburgh and who died in the Great War. January 25, […]

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   

Fire destroys River Rd. home

January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

Some Cabot products removed from shelves amid labor shortage, co-op says

Cabot cited a workforce shortage combined with strong demand  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter

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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 […]

Final JetBlue flight departs from Burlington airport

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Poverty Rates in Northern NY School Districts

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

Pet stores in NY state banned from selling dogs, cats, rabbits

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

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2023 was Burlington’s warmest year on record, capping a year of ‘wild’ weather

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New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more

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Growing industry on Clinton County Airport Flightline

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

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Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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