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Archive for February, 2026

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 2026

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 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 PM. […]

Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Son of late Albany lobbyist dies while skiing at Whiteface

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack Park Agency sued over howitzer hearing

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training

Discussion time: What should old Adirondack prisons become?

A chance to voice YOUR opinion!    Click here for the Adirondack story 

North Country at Work: Saranac Lake school bus driver says it’s a great job for working parents

Click here for the NCPR story 

How Disputed Foreclosure Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Five-Bedroom Brooklyn Home for $100

NYC story, but is it happening in other parts of NYS  Click here for the New York Focus story 

Skaters on Lake Champlain rescued when ice began drifting

Ice began drifting on Lake Champlain, causing dangerous conditions for skaters who needed to be rescued Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Meet the Adirondack ski jumper in his first Winter Olympics

Tate Frantz, native of Lake Placid, is representing Team USA in Milan Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story

Gore gondola malfunction leaves dozens stranded

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Border patrol stop at SUNY Potsdam rattles community

  Click here for the NCPR story   

Child care providers in St. Lawrence County meet to discuss needs

Child Care Council Ex. Director: “There aren’t enough providers to meet today’s needs, let alone if it were expanded to more families. He said the physical infrastructure doesn’t even exist yet.” Click here for the NCPR story 

City of Plattsburgh accepting applications for Hometown Heroes Banner Program

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – February 4, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is partnering with local military families to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Applications for this year’s program are due on March 16th. Eligibility Requirements: Honoree must be: Military personnel Currently serving, honorably discharged, […]

Stec, Senate Republicans introduce tax cut bill, & other tax measures

Albany, Dan Stec News Release of Feb. 4, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined his state Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a package of bills that would provide immediate, substantive tax relief to all New Yorkers. Chief among these bills is Senate bill S.9110, which would institute the largest tax cut in state […]

Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects

LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Welcomes Back Beloved Community Events & Exciting New Additions in 2026

(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay […]

Don’t forget to pre-order your subs by Thursday, Feb. 5

Peru Knights Serving Breakfast, Sunday, Feb, 8

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 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 […]

A great testing fish dinner with generous portions!

$5 million housing grant is a ‘game-changer’ for Lake Champlain-Lake George region

Click here for the NCPR story 

Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

Click here for teh vtdigger story 

Five Questions for New York’s Social Service Agencies

Will this week’s budget hearing provide insight into the state’s plan to salvage its safety net? Click here for the New York Focus story 

‘I’m a Human Rights Violator’: Staff at Youth Prison Recount Lockdowns, Turmoil, 24-Hour Shifts

A years long staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Recent NYS Forest Ranger Actions

Town of New Lisbon Otsego County Wilderness Search: On January 28, Forest Ranger Laymon responded to a call for a search for a missing 70-year-old. The missing subject’s husband called at 4:38 p.m. to report his wife missing from their home. Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies followed her tracks to Butternut Creek. Ranger Laymon went to County […]