Archive for 'Adirondack Region News'
Shovels should be in the ground soon
By John T Ryan Several important issues came to the floor at the Monday, April 28, Peru Town Board Meeting, the most important being the board authorizing Supervisor Craig Randall to sign and execute contracts with the wastewater treatment plant’s general, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors. Randall’s said contractors should begin in May, long before […]
Posted: April 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Peru Recreation Department seeking coaches, an instructor and a Recreation Director Assistant
The Town of Peru Recreation Department is currently seeking a Grasshopper boys baseball coach, 2 Tball coaches, a summer tennis/pickleball instructor, and a summer Recreation Director Assistant. All inquiries or interest should be directed to Kristen Marino at recreationdirector@perutown.com
Posted: April 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Recreation opportunities, Youth News.
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Peru Clean-up rescheduled to Saturday, May 3 beginning at 8 a.m.
Posted: April 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Service Org News.
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Clinton County Enters Tick Season
Clinton County, April 29, 2025. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents to be on the lookout for ticks. Ticks can spread diseases that make people and pets very sick. They are most often found in shady, moist areas at ground level. They cling to tall grass, brush and shrubs, usually no more than […]
Posted: April 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Longtime residents talk about growing up and living in Peru, NY
Peru, NY – In mid-2024, Peru Town Historian Helen Allen Nerska conducted several “History Chats” with longtime, well-known residents who shared fascinating stories about growing up and living in Peru, NY. During these sessions, Helen Nerska interviewed a number of individuals: Barbara Copeland Perry, Monica Downs Remmilard, Douglas Brown, Judy Barber Walpole, Priscilla (Pam) Monette […]
Posted: April 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Benjamin Greenwood: Vermont’s drug crisis doesn’t stop at the city line
Addiction here is not some distant statistic; it’s an unrelenting force that has a corrupting grip on neighbors, classmates and loved ones. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: April 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Market 32 and Price Chopper Offer Year-Round Drug Takeback Program
More than 8,800 pounds of medication returned to NY, MA, and VT pharmacies since program started B-roll and Photos Available at this Link SCHENECTADY, NY, April 25, 2025– This National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26, 2025, Market 32 and Price Chopper are reminding guests that they don’t have to wait for a designated date […]
Posted: April 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Grants Available to Strengthen Community Health
Child safety, adaptive cycling clinic previously funded by Foundation of CVPH PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/25/2025) – Managing diabetes, preventing hunger and promoting mental health are just some of the ways local groups can receive funding to strengthen the health of people across the North Country. Applications are now available for the Community Grants program offered by […]
Posted: April 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve Announce Start of 2025 Parking Reservation System
Parking Reservations Required May 1 to Oct. 31 April 25, 2025 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) today announced the parking reservation system to promote safe access to trails in the Route 73 corridor will resume May 1. Based on improved safety conditions in the corridor […]
Posted: April 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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DEC Announces Opening of Spring Turkey Season May 1
Youth Turkey Hunt Scheduled for April 26-27 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens May 1 throughout upstate New York (north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary) and in Suffolk County on Long Island. DEC is also […]
Posted: April 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News.
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Plattsburgh’s spring artisan market, and many events set for Adirondacks from April 25-May 1
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Posted: April 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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A new brew pub comes to town
By John T Ryan April 24, 2025, Peru, NY – Many have been curious about what happened since the Livingoods Restaurant sign was taken down. A new establishment, Ledge Hill North, is now operating at 697 Bear Swamp Road. Matthew Brankman, the owner of Ledge Hill Brewing Co. in Ticonderoga, oversees this new venture. Brankman […]
Posted: April 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Saturday, April 26 is Peru Green Up Day
Posted: April 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Ausable Point, April 23, 2025, 5:45 to 6:00 a.m.
Posted: April 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Actions
Town of Wilmington Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On April 19 at 6:14 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from two hikers looking for assistance getting down from the top of Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway. The two 19-year-olds from Quebec were not prepared for the cold and rainy conditions on the trail. At 6:52 p.m., Forest […]
Posted: April 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of April 14, 2025
AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of April 14, 2025 @ 6 p.m. 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; Banking Reports, and JCEO);
Posted: April 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Town Board News.
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Planning Board Chairman Richard Williams stepping down; volunteers needed
Once again, the Peru Town is seeking Planning Board volunteers. The longtime chairman, Richard Williams, is giving up his position, and one vacant position has not been filled. The board can have up to seven members; It’s been getting by with six plus one alternate. Regarding serving on the board, Richard Williams explained, “Why not […]
Posted: April 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Code Enforcement, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News.
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Remembrance Plaza Plans Unveiled
Plattsburgh – April 18, 2025 – The Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor, Michael Cashman, unveiled the signature piece of this next chapter: the Remembrance Plaza — a space of reflection and reverence, honoring those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. Mr. Cashman’s Facebook Post: With the 250th anniversary of the United States (USA 250) […]
Posted: April 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Essex County homeowners can get money to build or rehab housing on their property
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Posted: April 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, State Government News.
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Depot Theatre announces expanded 2025 main stage season; season passes now on sale
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Posted: April 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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COMMENTARY: Saving Arto, It’s Not Magic
Monaco’s Land of Make Believe heritage is safe–and on public display–at the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown Click here for Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: April 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik reintroduces by-partisan legislation to designate Plattsburgh Airport as a Port of Entry
April 17, 2025 – Elise Stefanik News Release While Plattsburgh International Airport qualifies as a port of entry under CBP’s criteria, it has not received this designation, which has resulted in increased costs for the airport and travelers flying in and out. Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Border Airport Fairness Act […]
Posted: April 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru students are learning more about the environment at Earth Fest 2025
By John T. Ryan The Peru High School gym is bustling with activity from Tuesday to Thursday this week as 1,200 students participate in Earth Fest 2025. Sixteen environmental education and student organizations are on hand to answer questions, distribute literature, and conduct hands-on learning activities. The school club Students Against a Vanishing Environment hosts […]
Posted: April 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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NYS Leaders describe the advantges of the soon-to-be-installed Smart Meters
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Posted: April 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Blood Drive on Monday, April 21
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, April 21, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]
Posted: April 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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