Archive for January, 2026
Slow Down to Prevent Winter Slips & Falls
Plattsburgh, News Release, January 5, 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents to take precautions to avoid a slip and fall injury this winter. Hazards like black ice and compacted snow, that are often hidden on sidewalks, parking lots, and stairs can increase your chance of a slip and fall. Inadequate snow removal or lighting and […]
Posted: January 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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The longest log slide in the Adirondacks
A long, wooden trough used for transporting logs once stretched 7.5 miles in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Almanack story
Posted: January 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Essex County sees leadership shift as 40% of board leaders retire
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Posted: January 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Oven Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetable 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: January 5th, 2026 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Town Board December 29 meeting highlights include tributes to Jim Douglass and Dianne Miller
By John T Ryan The Peru Town Board’s December 29 meeting included fond and respectful farewells as participants thanked outgoing councilman Jim Douglass and Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller. Jim Douglass, elected in November 2009, served on the board for sixteen years, including several years as deputy town supervisor. He did not seek reelection. Douglass […]
Posted: January 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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In efforts to curb high construction costs, housing nonprofits turn to prefab
Modular homes are creating new starter options in the North Country Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: January 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, National History, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Women at Work—Get me Lake George on the line
Maury Thompson shares the exploits of courageous women in the Adirondacks in the late 1800s Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: January 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How Mary Brown tricked me into writing “John Brown in New York”
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Posted: January 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Syracuse homicides in 2025 were the fewest in more than a decade. All crime declined
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Posted: January 4th, 2026 under Community Events, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues, Upstate New York.
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Ledge Hill North in Peru closes its doors
Peru, NY, January 3, 2026 – The Peru Gazette confirmed today that Ledge Hill North Cidery and Pub on Bear Swamp Road is closed and the future of the location is uncertain. Ledge Hill North also posted “permanently closed” on its Facebook page. The restaurant held its Grand Opening on May 24, 2024. Operator Matt […]
Posted: January 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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2025 goes down as one of Burlington’s top 10 warmest years on record
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Posted: January 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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The Peru Knights will be serving breakfasts again! Mark your calendar for Jan. 11
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 […]
Posted: January 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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2025 Regional Precipitation Totals
Posted: January 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Ice fishing safety and what to do if you fall through ice
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Posted: January 2nd, 2026 under Education News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Announces More Than $22 Million for Climate Smart Communities Grant Awards
Includes $516,000 for North County Communities Albany, NYS DEC News Release of Jan. 2, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $22.7 million in Climate Smart Communities Grant awards for 43 projects to help municipalities take action to address climate change. This year’s funded projects reduce flood risk by […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Governor Hochul details how much health care casts will increase for about 140,000 New Yorkers
Average Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Per Year Albany, NY NYS News Release of Jan. 2, 2026 – Governor Hochul today slammed Congressional Republicans for failing to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, which expired on December 31, 2025. Due to Washington Republicans’ failure to take action, health insurance […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Clinton County Historical Association’s January Events
January 8th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. The Extraordinary Life of Champlain’s Jehudi Ashmun (1794 – 1828). Born and raised in Champlain, New York, Jehudi Ashmun went on to help the American Colonization Society successfully establish Liberia. The story of his journey from Champlain to Liberia is the story of the life […]
Posted: January 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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2026 kicks off with tax relief and increased wages
Middle Class Tax Cut Beginning on January 1 for More Than 8.3 Million New Yorkers Minimum Wage Increasing Statewide on January 1 Largest Child Tax Credit Expansion in New York State History Beginning in 2026 Albany, NYS News Release of Jan. 1. 2026 – With the new tax year beginning January 1, 2026, Governor Kathy […]
Posted: January 1st, 2026 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Return-to-office critics warned of mass resignations. So far, they haven’t happened in Vermont.
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Posted: January 1st, 2026 under Business News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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New Year’s snow drop: Another 1 to 3 feet forecast for Central NY areas north of Thruway
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Posted: January 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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Happy New Year to everyone. May isn’t far away!
Posted: January 1st, 2026 under General News, Peru News.
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