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Schuyler Falls Field Day and Parade coming Aug. 3
The Bootleg Band plays from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of the town’s Music in the Park series with fireworks capping off the day’s events at about 9:15 p.m. — SCHUYLER FALLS | The Town of Schuyler Falls is bringing fun for the whole family with a parade and field day Saturday, Aug. 3.
History of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department
Edwin Venette says he conjectures the KVFD was either the first or second volunteer department in New York and possibly the country. — KEESEVILLE | On July 17 some 50 persons, many of whom were relatives or descendants of Keeseville firemen or emergency medical service personnel, attended a presentation on the history of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) at its headquarters. The primary presenter is himself sort of historic. He was Edwin Venette, a 50-year member and former chief of the KVFD. Today he is a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Joint Fire District. It covers 150 square miles and is headquartered at 8 Pleasant St., Keeseville. The presentation was presented in conjunction with volunteers from the Anderson Falls Heritage Society in Keeseville.
Sun Community News settles into new location
TICONDEROGA | After a tumultuous year following the devastating loss of their office thanks to the infamous July 4 fire of 2023, Sun Community News & Printing is finally established in their new location, and they are there to stay. “This is it, this is our permanent place,” said Susan...
City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path
Local project part of latest Climate Smart Communities state funding. ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects- including a new sidewalk and bike lane in the City...
Purple Heart Day ceremony coming to Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh, in partnership with the Clinton County American Legion, will hold a Purple Heart Day ceremony at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The special event begins promptly at 7 p.m. and will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have...
CCHA continues history programs through August
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) has lined up lectures, a walking tour, and day trips for mid-August to Sept. 1, with a special presentation at the Kent-DeLord House Museum on Aug. 26 addressing the Nov. 5 New York Equal Rights Amendment (NY ERA) ballot proposal to amend the New York State Constitution.
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