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There’s a new varsity sport in the North Country: flag football for girls

The story centers on Ausable Valley Central  Click here for the NCPR story 

Amtrak suspends Adirondack Rail Line north of Albany

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

An investigation into ORDA’s ‘billion dollar bet’ in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Giuseppe’s Pizza operating from one location.

By John T Ryan Peru is fortunate to be the home of several excellent restaurants, but when they’re looking for a different taste, several enjoy Giuseppe’s Pizza in Keeseville. Until two weeks ago, Giuseppe’s Pizza had two Keeseville locations, 1711 Front St. downtown and 243 Rt. N. near the Pleasant Corner Restaurant. The owner, Oscar […]

DEC 3-minute video explains how to discourage neighborhood bears

Peru Farm Center closes its doors in Peru; reopens in Plattsburgh under a new name

June 21, 2023 – On June 14, the Peru Farm Center closed its Route 22, Peru location. The business relocated to 5 Latour Avenue in Plattsburgh, where it operates as Taylor Equipment and Powersports. Story Updated 9:21 p.m. June 21, 2023.  

Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Section VII Scholar Athletes Feted

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville area may have a small stage, but its history parallels that of the world at large

Anderson Falls Heritage Society summer presentations reveal fascinating local history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Baseball all stars named in Section VII

Peru was represented by Zach O’Connell, Jake Frechette, and Landen Duprey, while Donnoven Mitchell was named to the D-I all-star team and Connor Graves was an honorable mention. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

Honor Flight Vets get great send-off in spite of the rain

Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 A steady rain fell at the U.S. Oval this morning; nevertheless, many people turned out to see-off North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47. Nothing deters these people from honoring our local veterans. Today was the first time rain fell during a send-off ceremony. The Peru Gazette will post photos […]

Kudos to “Thunder in the Burg,” fire departments and law enforcement agencies for the great turnout for today’s Honor Flights 46 and 47.

NCCS senior Minerva Gelineault wins Mayor’s Cup logo competition

Artwork to be featured on Mayor’s Cup T-shirt, promotional materials Click here for the Sun Community News story 

APA unveils plans for proposed new headquarters in Saranac Lake

Click here for the NCPR story 

Toyota Series returns to Lake Champlain June 22-24

Several local competitors will join the annual fishing draw with top prize of up to $100K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NYSEG settlement expected to bring three-year rate hikes

Proposed agreement to bring $5B investment to aging infrastructure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor Hochul to attend Chris Garrow’s funeral

MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]

NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Saranac Lake board OKs vacation rental law

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprize story 

DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting and Trapping Courses

Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]

Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Chamber to offer Leadership and Digital Marketing Training Series

Plattsburgh, NY – 06/12/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Series designed to help you and your employees obtain and develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader in the workplace. Whether you’re working toward a promotion, were recently promoted, just started a new business, or have been […]