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Archive for May, 2025

Little Ausable River Park closed for mulch replacement

Peru, NY, May 20, 2025 – The Little Ausable River Park is closed while new mulch is being installed Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said he hopes to reopen the park by Friday. 

Library accepting book donations June 4-13

FDA to limit future Covid-19 shots to older people and those at risk of serious infection

Click here for the CNN story 

Heath Dept. cautions against using roadside spring water

Andrew Woodruff and Ithaca College Friends

Andrew Woodruff and  Ithaca College Friends  Present “A SENIORS RECITAL” Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30pm Saranac United Methodist Church  Free Admission

Woman arrested for stabbing 2 NYS Troopers during traffic stop, police say

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

SUNY Plattsburgh confers degrees to 1,000

Three ceremonies held Saturday as 1K graduated from Plattsburgh and Queensbury campuses  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru captures CVAC D-I baseball crown in final game

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Gov. Hochul and NYS Health Commissioner issue statements on U.S. House Budget Bill as it relates to NY healthcare

Estimated Nearly $13.5 Billion Loss Annually For New Yorkers and Our Healthcare Economy Nearly 1.5 Million New Yorkers Could Lose Essential Plan or Medicaid Coverage And Become Uninsured Governor Hochul Demands Republican Members of Congress Oppose These Cuts and Protect Their Constituents Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the harmful effects of several […]

Border crossings from Canada to the North Country are down significantly

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Peru prepares for Memorial Day

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Meatloaf  Potatoes Vegetable  Bread  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #61

Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability.  He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont.  The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #60

Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training.  Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]

National Weather Service Burlington 4:30 a.m.

Our warm weather streak is over for awhile. Rain showers remain in the forecast, but no thunderstorms are expected today.\n\nYesterday, Montpelier and Plattsburgh broke daily record precipitation amounts of 1.86″ (besting 1.11″ in 1970) and 1.47″ (besting 0.83″ of 2014).

Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction

Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.” Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen […]

May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow

The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Fire Department Volunteers Honor Vets

Peru, NY, May 17, 2025 – Three cheers to these members of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department who traveled to Plattsburgh early this morning to honor the veterans traveling on the North Country Honor Flight.

Saturday, May 24 – Ledge Hill North (the former Livingoods) Grand Opening

May 17 – Severe thunderstorm warning until 3:15 PM

NWS Burlington Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Plattsburgh NY, Dannemora NY and Keeseville NY until 3:15 PM EDT

People travel many miles to enjoy the North Country

Peru Dock, U.S. Route 9 – May 17, 2025 –  At 6:30 this morning, the weather was perfect for fishing on Lake Champlain. This gentleman, accompanied by his son, drove six 6-hours from Long Island to fish in Lake Champlain. The dad is a 1998 Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh grad who appreciates all the North […]

Celebratory ribbon cutting for new Keeseville Waterfront Park June 4

Following years of planning and fundraising, Waterfront Park readies to open Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Student thought vape was marijuana, but it was laced with fentanyl. Narcan used to save youth

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Clinton Community College Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College is proud to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on Friday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Forrence Center on campus. This year’s valedictorian is Alex Cone, an applied psychology major graduating summa cum laude. Known for her academic drive […]

STEC honors entrepreneur Renee Reardon at Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) honored Queensbury resident Renee Reardon at the Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction ceremony yesterday in Albany. Reardon is a local entrepreneur, who owns two Queensbury McDonald’s, and is well-known in the community for being an active participant in and supporter of numerous non-profit endeavors. Reardon sponsors School Nights for her alma […]