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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 

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

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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

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Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

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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 […]

AGENDA – Peru Planning Board , Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL December 2025 minutes  OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: Amendment to File #P2025-019 – 3-Lot Minor Subdivision of Parcel ID#267.-1-13.1 submitted by Donald and Linda Covel, 842 Mannix Rd. File #P2026-001 – Site Plan Review – Valcour Island Marina, Former Olde Valcour […]

Peru CSD Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

Champlain Area Trails Announces Ownership of Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center

News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Lewis, NY– Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a community-supported non-profit and accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, conserving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is proud to announce that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to purchase […]

Grand Opening Food Waste Collection Program in Peru

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

Amid financial struggles, Village Mercantile in Saranac Lake could close

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Educators reflect on the impact of agriculture in the classroom

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story