Archive for September, 2025
North Country Honor Flight Announces Final Flights of 2025 Season
Sept. 28 – [PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming Flights 66 and 67 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, honoring North Country veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. This dual mission marks a monumental accomplishment — more than 1,000 North Country veterans will have flown with North […]
Posted: September 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Honor Flights, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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People come from miles around!
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical fall Saturday morning at Rulf’s Orchard. The Woodley family from Champlain stopped by as have many others.
Posted: September 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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People love Dunkin. Is it the donuts or coffee?
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical ANY Saturday morning at Dunkin Donuts on the Bear Swamp Rd.
Posted: September 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Low water levels on Lake Champlain shorten Fort Ticonderoga Ferry’s season
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Posted: September 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Cohoes murder suspect taken into custody near Paul Smith’s
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Posted: September 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Outgoing Code Enforcement Officer expresses unhappiness with town board and what he labeled as “toxic behavior”in town hall
By John T Ryan Warning: Some readers and video viewers may find the wording on Mr. Guynup’s shirt objectionable. Peru, NY – Following department reports Peru Town Supervisor commented on that the town board’s September 22, 2025 agenda was unusually brief. When he called on Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup the evening’s atmosphere changed. Guynup, […]
Posted: September 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Governor direct state agencies to accelerate renewable energy development and construction
Governor Hochul News Release of 9/26/25 – As part of New York’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a coordinated set of actions to accelerate the deployment and construction of reliable and clean energy across New York State that will help stabilize energy prices. Recognizing the near-term need for power to meet increasing […]
Posted: September 26th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Five Sleepy Minutes With New York’s Jail Watchdog
Jails and prisons across the state are facing many crises. Someone should tell the Commission of Correction Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: September 26th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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EEE detected in mosquitos in three Vermont counties
Health officials are urging Vermonters to protect themselves from mosquito bites, warning that Eastern equine encephalitis, while rare, can be serious and deadly to humans. Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: September 26th, 2025 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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GOP rallies around Assembly special election candidate in Plattsburgh
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Posted: September 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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$85 million from NYS to enhance next generation 911
All Counties Outside of New York City to Receive At Least $1 Million Through Noncompetitive Grant Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $85 million in grant funding has been allocated to county level primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and primary PSAP backup centers to prepare for the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in […]
Posted: September 25th, 2025 under County Government News, General News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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A decade later, Burlington’s downtown mall redevelopment opens
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Posted: September 25th, 2025 under Business News, City News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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New development brings nearly 100 affordable homes to Shelburne
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Posted: September 25th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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NY prison staffing and morale are low 6 months after strike
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Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend
Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer pleads guilty to stealing over $92K from Department
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, she […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under General News.
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DEC to issue drought warning to 12 counties and add 6 more to counties under drought watch
New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water During Ongoing Dry Conditions View Map of New York State Drought Conditions Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and Southern Tier regions and a drought watch was expanded to include […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Weather News/History.
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Home charging gives EV owners a big advantage
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Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News.
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Modular homes offer relief to Adirondack housing crisis
Land Bank plans to add 32 CrossMods over the next 2 years Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Is it time for a regional strategy around EV infrastructure in the Adirondacks?
How to go about addressing EV charging gaps? Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Environmental group accuses Olympic Authority of ignoring regulations in work on bike race course
Officials acknowledge lack of DEC permit, promise restoration after mountain bike races conclude Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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As technology advances, EV owners report fewer barriers But EVs still make up just 1% of North Country vehicles
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Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial
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Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center
Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Champlain Area Trails invites the Public to the Grand Opening of Corbeau Creek Trails in Chazy, New York, on October 4th.
Chazy, NY— Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, announces the grand opening of the Corbeau Creek Trails in Chazy, NY. These trails are part of the CATS network of over 100 trails, connecting people with nature and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley. The festivities will kick off […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2025 under Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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