Archive for August 28th, 2026
Lyons Road is officially open
By John T Ryan As of August 28, 2026, traffic is moving the length of Lyons Road. The town closed the road in late July to replace a badly deteriorated culvert. Contractor Ed Garrow and Sons Inc., the low bidder at $317,205, completed the job faster than expected. Design, bid specification preparation, any financing, and […]
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Good News for Lyons Road Drivers
August 28, 2026 – The Town of Peru Highway Department has announced that at 5 pm the Lyons Road box culvert replacement project will be completed and the road will be re-opened at that time.
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Clinton Co. woman sentenced for repeated drug trafficking
Shelby Patrie will spend more than a decade in prison for substantial local drug distribution Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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August 24, 2026 Town Board Meeting Highlights
By John T Ryan Deputy Town Supervisor Melvin Irwin chaired this meeting replacing vacationing Supervisor Craig Randall. The board accepted Steve Imhoff’s resignation as Interim Code Enforcement Officer (CEO). CEO Duane Bibeau has completed his training and testing and is now fully certified. The board thanked Imhoff for his service. CEO Report – Added 8/31/26 […]
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Don’t miss Sunday evening’s concert. It’s the last one of the summer.
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Grant to expand immigrant support programs in the North Country
New funding will help with family preparedness clinics, language access and community-building efforts Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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Why the Finch Paper mill closure should concern all forest stewards
The news is not just bad for those making a living in the forest products industry—it should concern everyone who cares about forests. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: August 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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