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Peru’s orchards are beautiful during all the seasons

Forrence Orchards, Barney Downs Rd., November 3, 2024

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter

“Given this lower year-over-year growth, local officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller […]

Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology

Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story 

Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCH MONTHLONG CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Schenectady, N.Y. – To honor those who serve and have served, Price Chopper/Market 32 will be raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in November. All month, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100% of which will go directly to DAV. Price Chopper/Market 32 will add […]

Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off

Click here for the NCPR story 

Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples

Click here for the NCPR story 

Farmers often undercharge at markets. New data could help set better prices

Click here for the NCPR story 

What’s in a poll? Inside the Siena College Research Institute

On the first floor of a Siena College freshman dormitory, a dedicated staff of college students and retirees make hundreds of calls every night. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Installation of EV chargers underway at Peru Stewart’s Shop

Peru – October 16, 2024—Fencing is up while eight Tesla EV chargers are installed adjacent to the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Construction is expected to take about six weeks. Workers put a very heavy concrete vault in place today.

CPKC Holiday Train returns to the region Nov. 26

Stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

There still time to register for Saturday’s Octoberfest

Extracted from the Octoberfest Facebook page The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY, to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure. It is a 5k, 10K, and 20 Mile Bike in which runners and bikers can enjoy an exhilarating walk/run/bike ride through Peru’s apple country and […]

Local family-owned business Signs and More is celebrating its 20th Anniversary

Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]

More than 130 McDonald’s restaurants across the region, including Peru’s, are participating in a one-day event supporting youth sports programs

On October 10th, McDonald’s owners and operators in Peru are hosting a digital fundraiser to support Peru High’s athletics. From 3 to 9 p.m., 20% of all app sales will be donated to local youth sports programs. This event is part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across […]

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

Click here for the NCPR story 

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.