The Peru Gazette

Source: Invasive species named No. 1 environmental threat to Adirondacks – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: SL Winter Carnival Accepting Parade Applications – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Court rules against paddler in Adirondack case – Times Union

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) congratulated the North Country on receiving  $64.8 million through awards provided by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This state funding allows the North Country to attract new visitors and businesses helping our local economy to thrive,” said Jones. “The North Country […]

Source: Cutting acquitted of murder charge; guilty of manslaughter – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: North Country awarded $64.8M in economic development aid | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Area farmers react to Farm Bill – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Email account breached at ECH | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: APA approves change that could lead to rail trail – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Source: DOT to begin road salt reduction pilot along Route 86 – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: ‘Escape’ unlocked in North Country premiere | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Election aftermath means loss of power and influence for North Country | NCPR News

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

NAC Future Farmers of America craft/vendor show on Saturday, November 10th from 9-3 at Northern Adirondack Central. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 9-11 in the hgh school cafeteria, 5572 Route 11, Ellenburg.

Current I87 Nothway driving conditions (3 p.m.) near Keene Valley. Friends were headed south. They’re turning around and coming back to Peru. Very hazardous driving conditions.

Located in Schuyler Falls Source: Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 11,000 randomly-selected New York landowners to better understand public perceptions of and preferences for black bear population levels. The survey is being sent out this fall to owners of both large and small residential properties, and […]

Source: NORTH COUNTRY AT WORK: Forest rangers gear up to tackle growing number of backcountry emergencies – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: Westport EMS sounding alarm on volunteer shortage – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News

Source: Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: State urges caution after 3 moose killed in car crashes – Times Union

Source: Tony Goodwin: A Railroad To Lake Placid Is Not Sustainable – – The Adirondack Almanack

Here is an example of the service DEC Forest Rangers provide to us each and every day. Town of Newcomb Essex County Wildland Rescue: At 5:36 p.m. on Sept. 30, DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting his partner had injured his knee descending a steep, eroded section of the Mount […]