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Hochul advances plan to unlock shuttered Adirondack prison land

More details expected in executive budget proposal Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Plattsburgh

The MLK Jr. Singers created a joyous atmosphere for today’s Martin Luther Kings Day celebration at the Newman Center in Plattsburgh. The ceremony’s theme was Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Non-Violent Way. Click here for the Peru Gazette’s YouTube video. 

Inside the state’s $860K price tag for World Cup cycling in the Adirondacks

A look at the financial results following the fall’s downhill mountain bike races in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Stewart’s president works shop shifts to celebrate successful Holiday Match

Stewart’s Shops president Chad Kiesow is working shifts at our Pine Bush and Haines Falls shops this month to thank our partners for their hard work and our customers for their generosity during a successful Holiday Match season. “There is no better way to get an appreciation for how hard our partners work than to […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  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!

Paint and Sip at the Babbie Museum on Sunday, Jan. 25

DEC proposes banning bait fish across most of Adirondack Park

New regulations aim to protect rare brook trout populations Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Saranac faces highway equipment, staffing challenges

Equipment installation delayed on two new trucks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local officials oppose decommissioning of former Ogdensburg prison

Click here for the NCPR story 

The future of the Olympics, and other upcoming events

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Five reasons I love Adirondack winters

Adventurer and highly experienced skier Jenn Woltjen shares a few favorite trips to get outside in Adirondack winters  Click here for the Adirondack Almanack story 

Get Healthy North Country offers peer leader training

Peer leaders help people learn skills to improve health and well-being News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – A regionwide coalition is offering a virtual peer leader training for those interested in teaching skills and practices that promote healthier living. Hosted by Get Healthy North Country (GHNC), the training will be held over the course […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S PRISON REUSE AMENDMENT: A BELATED, WELCOME ECHO

A legislative column by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury)              In her 2026 State of the State agenda, Governor Hochul presented the following language:             “…today, several former correctional facilities – Camp Gabriels, Moriah Shock and Mount McGregor – sit dormant. These crumbling sites are more than just eyesores; they are environmental hazards and lost opportunities […]

Governor announces $265+ million for water quality and climate resilience projects across state

Chazy, City and Town of Plattsburgh, Trout Unlimited, and Saranac School District Awarded Grants Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $265 million in grants to support projects that will help protect drinking water, improve climate resilience, update aging water infrastructure, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and secure access to […]

Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton CC to Host Hands-On AI Workshop for Small Businesses and Professionals

PLATTSBURGH, News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will host a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses, entrepreneurs, marketers and sales professionals learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence to save time and work more efficiently in today’s marketplace. Business Benefits with AI will […]

New Land Trust: Saranac’s ‘snow bowl’

Why the New Land Trust is Tom French’s new favorite ski destination Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Legislators and organizations weigh in on Hochul’s State of the State

State legislators found Gov. Hochul’s State of the State lacking in support for North Country communities Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026.

The campus will be closed to all activities.   The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Here are the top North Country issues in Hochul’s State of the State address

Click here for the NCPR story 

North Country Republicans say affordability focus is needed, but call on Hochul for more details

Click here for the NCPR story 

Abigail Duquette’s work reflects who she is

By John T Ryan Peru, NY –  The art and graphic design show underway through March 7 at the Peru Free Library has an intriguing title – “The Light We Carry.” Abigail Duquette, a Cadyville native, is the artist/designer whose works are on display. Abigail graduated from Saranac Central High School in 2020 and earned […]

Video: View Peru Town Board’s 2026 Organizational Meeting of Jan. 12.

Councilman Melvin Irwin to serve as Deputy Town Supervisor  Pam Barber named to the Personnel Committee  NBT Bank named as a secondary town depository. TB Bank remains as the primary depository.   Click here to view the Peru Gazette Video.  Click here to view the Resolutions on the agenda/ Note a camera battery failure resulted […]

Video: Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026

Click here to view Peru Gazette video. 

American wins gold as thousands cheer on at Lake Placid Aerials World Cup

Click here for the NCPR story 

Garment news from 1895

Factories reported changes in machinery in the late 1800s, allowing for industrial advancements in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story