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Archive for July, 2026

A New York paper mill is closing part of its operation. Vermont loggers are sounding the alarm.

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50 years at Forrence Orchards and counting

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 20, 2026 – When people think of Peru, they often think of  its beautiful orchards and the Jamaican men who work in the orchards and shop in local businesses. One of these men knows Peru better than perhaps any of the others. Alphonso Merchant has been working at […]

CVPH RN honored for steady presence

Patients praise Christina Rumyantseva’s compassion, advocacy and care  Plattsburgh, NY, July 20, 2026  – A hospital stay can be frightening. Patients are often in pain, worried about what comes next and far from the comfort of home. For many patients on R6 at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Christina Rumyantseva, […]

Volunteers respond to outbreak of sarcoptic mange in Lake Placid’s red foxes

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Leading the controversial IRONMAN Lake Placid

Race director Greg Borzilleri on his path from athlete to event manager of long-running triathlon and Lake Placid Marathon Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Tuna Casserole Vegetable 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!

President Trump’s priorities could put a hefty portion of federal grants in Vermont on the chopping block under proposed rule

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Black Brook looking to offer property tax exemption for fire, EMS volunteers

Active members in good standing who reside within the town to receive 10% off town taxes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A very happy young man!

By John T Ryan Keeseville,  July 17, 2026 – Congratulations to Noah Bonesteel for winning the 3rd Place Plein Artist Award at Keeseville’s Community Arts Festival. Earlier this week, the Peru Gazette photographed Noah painting a Lake Champlain scene at Ausable Point.  Later, he moved to Wickham Marsh in Port Kent, where he incorporated the […]

Upcoming programs at our little library, the Peru Free Library!

North Country at Work: Building a ‘third space’ around ceramics in Keeseville

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Federal changes to SNAP have New York taxpayers facing significant new costs

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Celebrations continue as Fort welcomes record-breaking numbers of visitors

On Oct. 24 and 25, Fort Ticonderoga’s penultimate Signature Reenactment of 2026, “Hold the Line for Liberty” will dramatically recreate one of the greatest Continental Army victories of 1776 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New vet clinic to open in Au Sable Forks

Owner hopes to open Valor Mountain Veterinary Services by early fall Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Severe thunderstorm risk through Thursday night

DiNapoli: Business tax receipts drive higher collections in the 1st quarter

Albany, July 16, 2026 – State tax receipts totaled $37.2 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $2.4 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) estimated in the SFY 2027 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. State tax collections were also $4 billion higher than the first quarter of 2025, according to […]

Clinton County Students From Peru and Beekmantown Picked for 2026 MEGA Member Scholarship

CLINTON COUNTY, NY, July 16, 2026 – – The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that outstanding students from the Peru Central School District and Beekmantown Central School District have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) Member Scholarship. Peru’s Lauren Davey and Beekmantown’s Loghan Strickland have each […]

A busy week for DEC Forest Rangers

Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On July 7 at 1 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker who suffered a broken arm on Mount Marcy.  New York State Police pilot Beck flew Forest Rangers Rooney and Sabo to the hiker’s location. Ranger Sabo lowered Ranger Rooney onto the mountain. Ranger Rooney […]

Albany Has Let Disability and Mental Health Oversight Boards Wither Away

Boards of Visitors are supposed to oversee state-run disability and psychiatric programs. Almost none of them have enough members. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Keeseville Arts Festival’s Plein Air Show is a North County Summer Highlight

By John T Ryan The Keeseville Community Arts Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. There is a long list of community activities, including a clay-bird workshop, a book talk and poetry writing, a paint party and paint workshop, and the Plein Air show and opening reception. Noah Bonesteel and Mary Freida […]

North Country Community College names spring 2026 honor students

Read the full list of President’s List and Vice President’s List honors students for NCCC’s spring 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

City of Plattsburgh announces Summer and Fall Movie Night Series

(PLATTSBURGH- July 15, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to announce the return of its popular Movie Night series, bringing free family-friendly entertainment to parks across the city throughout the summer and fall. Last October was the first movie night held at Macdonough Park. Given the success and engagement from the community, the City has decided to […]

Invasive Species and Water Quality Walk at Heyworth/Mason Park

Three invasive species events planned in Clinton County

Two guided walks and a water chestnut pull scheduled for July, August Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNapoli releases report on SFY 2025 state budget and financial plan

Albany, July 15, 2026 – The estimated $277 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 is an increase of 7% from SFY 2026 with the state Division of the Budget (DOB) projecting that disbursements will exceed receipts in each year of the Financial Plan, raising questions about long-term fiscal sustainability, according to a […]