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Archive for July, 2025

In Depth: Sculpting a ‘Monument to a Miracle’ for Lake Placid

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Chicken & Biscuits  Salad  Fruit  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!

Boat strikes reef near Colchester, officials issue safety reminder

Officials are reminding boaters of hazards in the water as lake levels drop after a boat struck a reef, damaging the hull. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2025 Honor Flight golf tournament a resounding success

More than $45K raised through annual effort and support from the Carpenter family Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Worse Than I’ve Ever Seen’: New York Among Slowest States to Pay Unemployment Benefits

And the delays have gotten worse in recent months. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Kathy Hochul’s Nuclear Vision Faces Big Questions and Bottlenecks

Building nuclear will test whether New York state is still capable of constructing megaprojects as it has done in the past. Click here for the New York Focus story 

New York’s Landmark Climate Law Goes on Trial

As environmental justice groups seek to compel the state to follow its climate law, the Hochul administration is set to argue that it deserves a pass. Click here for the New York Focus story 

DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk ordered to pay full restitution for theft of nearly $90K

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 […]

Housing projects making progress in Burlington; more units to come on market by end of 2025

“We’ll have some preferences for folks who are homeless, but then people who are basically low and moderate income people, probably a good number of folks working will be able to come here; again, preference for the veterans” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru hydrant flushing will continue on Monday, July 28 – Friday – August 1, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The Peru Water/Sewer Department flushes approximately 120 hydrants annually as part of its routine inspection of the water system’s main lines and to ensure that hydrants are functioning properly. Some water users may experience low water pressure and discolored water for a short period.

North Country PBS stations plan big changes to deal with federal funding cuts

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Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2025.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval For LCLG Planning Board To Submit Application For Funding. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Jay. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Vandalism at Heyworth Mason Park Porta-Potties. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Resolution Naming NBT Bank […]

Chemical exposure incidents rise at Clinton Correctional Facility

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STEC APPLAUDS ARMY DECISION TO PAUSE ROTC CANCELLATION AT CLARKSON

            Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today signified his support for the announced decision by the U.S. Army to pause its plans to shut down the ROTC program at Clarkson University. The pause is a temporary measure, as the Army reviews the widespread North Country response in opposition to the proposed move to end the college’s […]

Assistant forest ranger’s death in Adirondacks sparks calls for DEC reforms

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U.S. Army pauses plans to shut down Clarkson University’s ROTC program

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To lower utility bills, NY decides to raise the money from … utility customers

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Town crews put finishing touches on Telegraph Road paving job

July 24, 2035 – Peru Town Highway personnel were out early this morning putting smooth sloped, paved shoulders on newly paved Telegraph Road. 

Home to visit family and enjoying time with his son

July 24, 2025, Ausable Point, Peru, NY – Teaching your son or daughter fishing is one of the most enjoyable activities for any parent. This morning, Ben Sabourin and his son Dylan were up early, casting fishing lines at Ausable Point. Ben grew up just a few miles down the road from Ausable Point. Yes, […]

July 24, 2025 – Early morning beauty at Ausable Point

Why are there so many deer flies in Vermont this summer?

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Clinton Community College move and renovations underway ahead of fall semester

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External report on Plattsburgh City Police Department details lack of training, outdated procedures

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Lawler forgoes run for NY Governor, clearing path for Stefanik

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Families Coming Together to Support Breastfeeding as a Healthy Start for Babies 

Big Latch On at CVPH part of global event to raise awareness   PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/21/2025) – North Country moms, babies and families are invited to celebrate breastfeeding by participating in The Big Latch On planned for Saturday, August 9 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The free event will be held in the boardroom at […]