Archive for July, 2025
In Depth: Sculpting a ‘Monument to a Miracle’ for Lake Placid
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Posted: July 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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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!
Posted: July 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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
Posted: July 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: July 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, General News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Veterans' News.
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‘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
Posted: July 27th, 2025 under Business News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Town Board News.
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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
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under General News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues, Veterans' News.
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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.
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Fire Department News, Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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North Country PBS stations plan big changes to deal with federal funding cuts
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Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Congressional News, Education News, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Chemical exposure incidents rise at Clinton Correctional Facility
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Posted: July 25th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 25th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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Assistant forest ranger’s death in Adirondacks sparks calls for DEC reforms
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Posted: July 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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U.S. Army pauses plans to shut down Clarkson University’s ROTC program
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Posted: July 25th, 2025 under Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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To lower utility bills, NY decides to raise the money from … utility customers
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Posted: July 24th, 2025 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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.
Posted: July 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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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, […]
Posted: July 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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July 24, 2025 – Early morning beauty at Ausable Point
Posted: July 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Why are there so many deer flies in Vermont this summer?
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Posted: July 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Clinton Community College move and renovations underway ahead of fall semester
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Posted: July 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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External report on Plattsburgh City Police Department details lack of training, outdated procedures
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Posted: July 23rd, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lawler forgoes run for NY Governor, clearing path for Stefanik
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Posted: July 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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