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Posted in COMMENTARY COMMENTARY: Environmentalists have a big stake in Finch Paper mill decision

The elimination of Adirondack trees by Finch Paper in pulp production has other ramifications in addition to the impact on local workers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Chicken/Stuffing Casserole  Vegetable  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!

Hundreds urge NYS to stop North Star from closing Ogdensburg birthing center

Click here for the NCPR story 

Flags to be fly at half-mast on August 1 in honor of Fallen Fire Chief Stephen Woehrle

Albany, July 29 – Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings to be lowered on Saturday, August 1 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Fire Chief Stephen Woehrle of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Company who died in the line-of-duty on Monday July 20, 2026. “Stephen’s life of service and leadership […]

Michigan Fest 2026 is taking over the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Grab your family, invite your friends, and bring the kids for a full day of delicious food, local shopping, live entertainment, fun activities, and community spirit. Best of all, every dollar raised helps support the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project, honoring the men and women who have served our country.

CCHA August Event Schedule

August 5th – 5:30 pm, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh. “Exploring Plattsburgh’s Point: The Buildings of the Macomb St. Historic District.” With Dr. James Lindgren, Professor Emeritus, SUNY Plattsburgh. Examining the city’s East End, this presentation traces the development of the area’s historic architecture: the building styles, their contributions to the extended historic […]

Plattsburgh hosting Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier, July 31-Aug. 2.

Lake Champlain smallmouth likely to dominate at final Nation Regional  PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Generating quality smallmouth bites will likely lead to success at the 2026 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation at Lake Champlain presented by Lowrance. Tournament days are scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 2, with daily takeoffs scheduled for 6 a.m. ET at the Plattsburgh City […]

Peru to apply for Smart Growth Planning Grant; Gender-Based Violence Policy required for qualification

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board approved applying for a NYS Smart Growth Planning Grant at its July 30 Special Board Meeting. Adopting New York State’s Gender-Based Violence Policy is a grant qualification requirement. The grant applications must be submitted by July 31. Supervisor Craig Randall apologized for not including […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR STAFF SERGEANT ANGEL S. RAMPERSAD

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State on Friday, July 31 July 30, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, who died July 17, 2026, during an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, […]

Heavy rain floods roads in Albany area, prompting state of emergency

Click here for the WPTZ News story 

14th Annual Kids Fair & Festival, August 22 & 23 at the Babbie Museum

Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm Admission includes: old time games with prizes for all!! popcorn and cotton candy, art and painting activities, • corn maze ride Thomas the Train, the Stagecoach and the antique Fire Truck. Vvisit the animals and our exciting new playground bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our picnic area. Saturday Only […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Special Meeting, Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Special Meeting. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: To Adopt the Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Model Policy. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval To Submit Application For Smart Growth Comprehensive Planning Grant Application. MOTION: To Close the Special Meeting.

New executive director named to YMCA childhood center

Dr. Jacqueline Kemp to lead the Plattsburgh YMCA’s Early Childhood Development Center Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Feel the Spray, Hear the Roar: East Coast Watercross Returns to the Plattsburgh City Beach July 31–August 2

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer! The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and the City of Plattsburgh are thrilled to welcome East Coast Watercross back to Plattsburgh City Beach from July 31-August 2, 2026, bringing three days of adrenaline-pumping jet ski racing to the shores of Lake […]

Plattsburgh Public Library Continues Monthly “Lifelong Learning for All” Series on Aug. 5

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation […]

ICE and Border Patrol Are Picking Off These Tomato Plant Workers

Immigration agents charged with boosting arrests are targeting a Sungrow greenhouse and packing facility 20 miles outside of Rochester, prompting workers to flee. Click here for the New York Focus story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Baked Ziti  Vegetable  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!

NYS launches website with resources for Venezuelan community and allies

Resources Include Information on Ways To Support Recovery and Relief, and Tips To Stay Vigilant Against Donation Scams Governor’s Website Is Available Here Albany, July 25, 2026 (Gov. Hochul News Release) – Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new website with resources for the Venezuelan community and their allies across New York. One month after […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, JULY 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 13, 2026.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Call for a Public Hearing for Local Law to Change Residency Restrictions for Deputy Twon Clerk. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Amending the Building Permit Fees for Residential, Commercial, Planning & Zoning & Miscellaneous Fees […]

Community Invited to Support Students Through NBC5 Class Act School Supplies Drive

Clinton Community College presents annual initiative to provide school supplies to local families PLATTSBURGH, July 24, 2026  — Clinton Community College is presenting the NBC5 Class Act School Supplies Drive, an annual community effort that brings together local organizations, businesses and residents to help ensure K-12 students across the region begin the school year with […]

On 3 Band at Heyworth Mason Park, Sunday 6-8 p.m.

Monday, July 27, public hearing for changes in permitting, planning, zoning fees

By John T Ryan  Peru, July 23, 2026 – Changes in Permitting, Planning & Zoning fees were on the Peru Town Board’s Monday, July 13 regular meeting agenda. The board voted to conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 27, at 5:45 p.m. The board did not discuss exact increases. (The Peru Gazette will get […]

North Country orgs offer free swim lessons for kids through state initiative

Click here for the NCPR story 

Finch Paper to cease pulp production, closing Glens Falls Mill

Click here for the Times-Union story 

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of July 13, 2026

A story will posted as soon as time permits.  Click here to view the Peru Gazette video