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“…seasonal activity and other outdoor leisure activities will require adaptation to withstand warming Northeast winters.” Click here for the VTPublic story 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Expected to Increase Over Winter Months Interview with DEC Wildlife Health Program Leader, Kevin Hynes, is available to view Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York State. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall […]

Hands-on training for beginners, hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts PLATTSBURGH, News Release, January 13, 2026  — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will host its Spark a Skill Welding Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This full-day, in-person workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning a […]

A pair of siblings have been arraigned on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which they were not entitled, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. As part of […]

Over $28 Million in Unused Gift Cards Recovered by DiNapoli’s Office in 2025 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend and register the gift cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money. After five years of inactivity, retailers are required by law to turn […]

Nurse Jesse Murnane honored for helping patient overcome fear before procedures   CVPH News Release of Jan. 12, 2026, Plattsburgh, NY – For Patricia Johnson’s son, it started with a simple fear – one many people can relate to. The sight of an IV needle was enough to trigger overwhelming anxiety for him. Years of medical […]

Georgian, Adirondack leaders use Rotary programs to exchange small-scale farming and food security ideas Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

A commemoration of the 1980 Olympics “Miracle On Ice” will be held in Lake Placid with players from the game in attendance Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story

Owner Melissa Desautels cited a downward spiral in sales at the boutique, the result of downtown’s ongoing public safety problems and dwindling customer traffic. Click here for the Seven Days story 

Meatloaf  Potatoes  Vegetables  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!

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First manufactured home park in New York state to exercise ‘Right of First Refusal’ to prevent sale to private equity firm Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, January 11, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

Many Deer Hunting Violators Arrested  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2025, DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement fielded an estimated 101,169 calls, resulting in […]

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the Adirondacks & central/south VT, 5 pm today to 10 am Sun. A mix of snow/sleet/freezing rain moves into the region this eve & continues overnight. Travel will likely become hazardous tonight into Sunday.

Annual gathering returns February 26 at The Wild Center News Release of Jan. 10, 2026, Tupper Lake, NY – The Adirondack Food System Network (AFSN) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Adirondack Food Justice Summit will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York. Registration is […]

#1 Video – Peru Tractor Parade New subscribers – 20 Total Views – 8,277 Minutes watched 14,600 Thank you Viewers! 

Contemporary paganism is on the rise nationwide — and Vermont’s witches say it’s taken root here as well. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 29, 2025. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Clinton Co. Health Dept./Casella Presentation on Food […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2026 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2026 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2026 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2026 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: […]

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Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

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