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Adirondack group pushes back on DEC’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Prospect Mt.

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Big Tupper ski area going to foreclosure auction next month

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Construction starting on hydrogen plant in Massena

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Stewart’s Shops to buy Jolley convenience stores

The purchase of the 45-store chain, including 38 stores in Vermont, is a major expansion of Stewart’s New England presence. Click here to view the VTDigger story 

How North Country residents said they’re adapting to a changing climate

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Chazy Orchards: celebrating 100 years of apples

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Can’t wait for Babbie Museum’s Oct. 12 & 13 Harvest Days

SUNY Scientist to Discuss Microplastics in Lake Champlain in Fall Edition of Love the Lake Speaker Series 

Keeseville, NY—On Monday, September 30th, Dr. Tim Mihuc, Director of the Lake Champlain Research Institute, will present an overview of microplastics and research underway to identify sources of these tiny pollutants in our waterways in Keesville, NY. Dr. Mihuc’s Microplastics in Lake Champlain presentation is a special fall edition of the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain […]

Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers

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Planet Fitness grand reopening a marked success

$1M remodel officially unveiled with fanfare Sept. 16 will also benefit local food shelves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sprt. 19, – Early morning along the Mannix Rd.

Big changes ahead for many Medicare beneficiaries

Sept. 18, 2024 Press-Republican story: “Big changes are coming for many Medicare beneficiaries, and in some cases, people will need or want to enroll in a new plan,” Louise Norris, a health policy analyst for medicareresources.org, said. “So, it’s more important than ever to pause before tossing out what you think is junk mail. A […]

2023 Tourism Economic Impact Numbers Released for the Adirondack Region and Clinton County

Clinton County experienced moderate growth in visitor spending in 2023, reaching $193 million, according to the latest Adirondacks Tourism Economic Impact Report. This growth is attributed to targeted marketing efforts in Canada and the county’s increasing reputation as a premier destination for professional bass fishing tournaments. The report, released by Tourism Economics, highlights that Clinton […]

Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]

This ADK news editor, Peru native, Elizabeth Izzo is moving on. She hopes she’s made space for more people like her

Elizabeth has taken a job as a news editor at the Albany Times Union  Click here for the NCPR story 

CVPH Medical Assistant Demonstrates Compassion Comes in Many Forms

Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week […]

North Country airports to get federal Airport Improvement Program funding

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Updated COVID-19 vax now available in N.Y.S.

Eligible New Yorkers can get vaccinated at any pharmacy without a prescription Click here for the Sun Community News story

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  August 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-093 Approval of a Flag Lot                                                            Brian Bernard                                                                267.-4-8                                                                119/121 Clark Rd Z2-2024-094  Relief of 15 feet from Side Yard Setback for Shed        W Group […]

Major business changes and upgrades coming to the Lake Shore Road

Peru/Plattsburgh  – Major improvements are in progress at several Lake Shore Road businesses. This past June, a Lake Champlain Transportation Company subsidiary, Lake Industries, purchased property that includes Plattsburgh Boatworks at 4013 Route 9, the Snug Harbor Marina and the Mariner Bar and Grill. A few hundred yards south at 3984 Route 9, Lake Industries […]

DEC Announces Adoption of Black Bass Tournament Permit and Reporting System

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the adoption of regulations to implement a black bass (largemouth bass and smallmouth bass) tournament permit and reporting system. The no-cost black bass tournament permitting and reporting system will help identify the distribution and occurrence of black bass tournaments across the state. […]

Burlington’s police chief goes over August 2024 report, discussing recent crime in the city

Police Chief says he’s having trouble attracting new officers; he can’t fill many open positions Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Area runners, friends, families, community unite to support local charity

Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s photo gallery Click here to view a photo slideshow  Peru, NY August 24, 2024 – There was a big turnout at today’s Run For Jon. The race course winds through 2.5 miles of Forrence Orchards on the Mannix road. The walk portion of the event is approximately 1 […]

Peru’s 46th Annual Applefest is only four weeks away!

Olympic Authority 2024-25 events calendar released

Lake Placid continues to attract world’s best athletes Click here for the Sun Community News story