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Saranac Lake to host Porsche show on Friday, Cruisin’ car show on Saturday

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Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026

6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2026 and Special Meeting of June 15, 2026.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:    RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: GC-CD.07 from Murnane Bldg. Contractors. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: M-CD.02 from K & […]

Several industries flourished along the Lapham Mills Road

Peru, NY. – Did you know that between Lapham Mills Recreation Field and the Little Pizza Shop, a one-room school, grist mills, and more industries once flourished ? Bob McGee (Peru High School Class of 58) brought the Lapham Mills Road history alive on Saturday, June 13, during a Peru History Walk hosted by the […]

Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows return for 57th year 

LAKE PLACID NY (June 16, 2026) – The Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows are returning to the North Elba Show Grounds for the 57th time this summer, bringing nearly 1,000 horses and their riders to the Adirondacks. The equestrian competitions will take place over two weeks, between June 23 and July 5, […]

Stec honors Saranac High Student with early graduation ceremony

Sebastian Prial will miss schoolwide ceremony later this month due to Naval enlistment, was given special commencement event by peers and school officials Saranac, NY, June 17, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) yesterday joined the Saranac High School community in honoring graduating senior Sebastian Prial with a special commencement ceremony. Prial joined the United […]

Blues, Gospel, and much more this Juneteenth Weekend

This weekend is Juneteenth (June 19–21), and Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz is proud to be partnering with the Colors of Freedom Committee North Star Underground Railroad Museum, John Brown Lives!, the Clinton County Historical Association, SUNY Plattsburgh, Paul Smith’s College, and the Plattsburgh Public Library as part of the community events to commemorate this important […]

North Country Honor Flight Announces Flights 70 & 71

PLATTSBURGH, NY, June 17, 2026  – North Country Honor Flight continues this Saturday, June 20, with Flights 70 and 71, carrying 28 North Country veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This mission will honor 27 Vietnam War veterans and one Korean War veteran from […]

Champlain Hudson Power Express Project Completed

The 1,250-megawatt High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line runs from Montreal, Quebec to the Astoria Energy Complex in Queens. It will meet up to 20% of NYC’s energy needs Albany, June 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), one of New York’s largest transmission infrastructure […]

Apple Valley Senior Housing honors the late Geoff Spear

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY – On Friday, June 5, the Board of Directors of Apple Valley Senior Housing dedicated a maple tree to honor Geoffrey Spear, who served on the Board from 2020 until he passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025, at age 62.  Former Apple Valley Senior Housing Manager Kathleen Flynn […]

17th Annual Museum Day To Kick-Off the Summer of History Saturday, June 20 (Hours as noted)

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Shepherd’s Pie Salad  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!

Attention Garden Tractors Pullers and Fans

Assemblyman Cashman Announces $50,000 for North Country Honor Flight

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., June 12, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced today that he secured $50,000 for the North Country Honor Flight. The funds will go toward flight and programming expenses.             “The North Country Honor Flight is an incredible program that I am proud to support,” Cashman said. “Our veterans deserve the upmost […]

TDC Announces Childcare Project, NBRC Grant Award

Facility to offer an estimated 150 childcare slots at Air Industrial Park  Plattsburgh, NY – June 12, 2026 – TDC NNY, Inc., a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country, is thrilled to announce plans to construct a new childcare facility to be sited in the heart of Air Industrial […]

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s May 18, 2026 meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present was ; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent. Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; […]

Kent Falls Dam upgrades on schedule

NYSEG $37.1 million project to bring added power to Town of Plattsburgh  June 11, 2026 – Chamber of Commerce News – After securing PSC approval last year with strong support from the North Country Chamber and our partners, the major electricity capacity upgrade at Kent Falls is proceeding on schedule. When fully completed in the […]

$10 million available for food banks and emergency food assistance organizations

Albany, June 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that funding is available from the new $10 million New York Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance (NY PLATES) capital grant program. Governor Hochul secured this funding in the FY 2026-27 Enacted Budget to support food banks and other organizations that provide emergency food assistance […]

Here are the ways you can vote in the June 23 primary

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American Red Cross to assume CVPH Blood Donor Center’s responsibilities

Plattsburgh, NY, June 11, 2026 – Today’s Plattsburgh Press-Republican reports that 30 UVM Health Network positions are being cut in Clinton and Franklin Counties. The Blood Donor Center’s responsibilities are being transferred to the American Red Cross. The PR has an in-depth story on the cutbacks. Overall,  the UVM Health Network is eliminating 142 positions. […]

Cars, Community & a Cause: Team Kermit Car Show Raises Funds for Relay For Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PLATTSBURGH, NY — Car enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to spend the day admiring classic rides, custom builds, and unique vehicles while supporting an important cause at the Team Kermit Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted at Shady Oaks, the event welcomes […]

UVM Health cuts 142 jobs — an estimated $9 million in staff positions

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Lincoln Sunderland recognized for preserving Peru’s history and community service

Peru, NY, June 9, 2026 – It’s been a memorable week for Lincoln Sunderland. On June 4, he celebrated his 86th birthday. At the Monday, June 8, Peru Town Board meeting, the Town Board recognized Sunderland for his work in preserving Peru history and former New York State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey recognized Sunderland for his […]

Assemblyman Cashman Secures $100,000 for AuSable Valley Central School District and Additional Educational Program Funding

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. , June 9, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced funding for various educational programs throughout the 115th district today, including $100,000 for the AuSable Valley Central School District. The announcement comes after the legislative concluded late last week. “I am thrilled to share that I was able to secure $255,000 for […]

ICE detentions raise fear among immigrant communities in Lake Placid

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Revised Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, June 8, @6PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: Meeting of May 11, 2026 MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May […]