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SUNY Potsdam will celebrate its 206th commencement ceremony Saturday morning in the Academic Quad. More than 12-hundred students are expected to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees during the ceremony, which begins at 10:15 a.m. The college says the event will be held outdoors rain or shine, with indoor viewing available in the Knowles Conference Center. […]

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents and business owners to attend its annual “Seasons of Saranac” celebration. The event highlights the community’s business climate and recognizes local individuals and organizations with awards during an evening of food, networking and entertainment. The Chamber is also promoting a new online micro-credential course aimed […]

The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency has approved its first project under a new Workforce Development Program aimed at strengthening local job training and attracting new businesses. The project supports the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College. Officials say the program will expand hands-on training in machining, welding, electrical systems and industrial technology […]

New York State has finalized its “30 by 30” conservation strategy aimed at protecting 30 percent of the state’s lands and waters by the year 2030. The plan outlines how the state will identify and preserve open space while supporting climate resilience and natural resources. State officials say more than 23 percent of New York […]

The Town of Plattsburgh has canceled a planned off-site Town Board work session that had been scheduled for today at the Cumberland Head Fire Station. Town officials say the meeting was called off because of unforeseen issues involving board quorum availability. The off-site sessions are part of an effort to bring Town Board discussions into […]

New York lawmakers joined members of the state’s beef industry Wednesday at the Capitol to recognize May as Beef Month and highlight the role agriculture plays in the state economy. The event featured representatives from the New York Beef Council and Beef Producers Association. Assemblyman Matt Simpson of the Adirondack region says supporting farmers is […]

New York lawmakers and consumer advocates are urging Albany to pass legislation targeting fraudulent ads on social media platforms. The proposed Fraudulent Social Media Advertising Prevention Act would require companies like Meta and TikTok to verify advertisers, improve scam reporting systems and face liability for fraudulent ads appearing on their platforms. Supporters say online scams […]

Students at Beekmantown Middle School are preparing for Saturday’s North Country Honor Run at the U.S. Oval in Plattsburgh, supporting Honor Flight trips for veterans to Washington, D.C. The event includes a 5K run, one-mile walk and Kids’ Bike Brigade, along with family activities, raffles and a veteran sendoff ceremony. Organizers say the student-led effort […]

Local Living Venture is inviting the public to its annual meeting on Saturday, May 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Potsdam First Presbyterian Church on Elm Street. The North Country non-profit focuses on neighbor-to-neighbor skill sharing involving gardening, renewable energy, beekeeping, nutritious foods and green building. The group also announced several upcoming events, […]

New York State Police say 43 year old Sean M. Bavis of Wilmington has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a neighbor with a leaf blower. Investigators say the incident happened after the neighbor confronted Bavis for reportedly being on the property and looking through windows. The victim was treated at a hospital, while Bavis was […]