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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Downed trees and power lines close Peru School on Tuesday, March 17

The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum 2026 Season Schedule

Peru Free Library Family Program brings Iditarod musher, her dog, and sled to town

By John T Ryan  Peru – “Gee” and “Haw.” Those are the commands mushers use to tell their sled dogs to turn right and left. Until March 7, many local families and kids had never heard those words—at least, not until Karen Land brought her exciting world of sled dogs to a Peru Free Library […]

Vilas Home opens two new secure memory care units

Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit 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!

South Burlington ICE Raid Triggers Large Protest

Demonstrators demanded the release of the three detained immigrants and called on Vermont police to answer for their role in the raid. Click here for the Seven Days story 

WITS WORKOUT TUESDAY, 11 A.M. at the Peru Free Library

Plattsburgh YMCA Board issues statement

Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]

Popular YMCA Bright Beginnings child care center in Plattsburgh closed after facing physical abuse and inappropriate discipline violations

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week

Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru School District Seeks School Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]

Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru Fire Department’s Saturday Car Wash Schedule – They begin Sat. March 14

Saranac Lake scraps plan for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash

Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Fire station expansion, renovation project bids to be opened April 7

By John T Ryan  Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]

Ice jams and flooding wreak havoc across Northern N.Y.

Evacuations underway along the Saranac River in Morrisonville Tuesday morning Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks

Click here for the NCPR story 

As momentum grows for workforce housing, $3.5 million bridges North Country gaps

Clinton County is included in the program  Click here for the NCPR story 

Saranac Lake restricts police cooperation with ICE

New policy builds on last year’s debate over using local resources for immigration enforcement Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, March 16

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, March 16, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Macaroni, Cheese, & Ham 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!

Could a bike trail link NYC to the heart of the Adirondacks?

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George offers unique reenactments, and exhibits to celebrate the fort’s 270th anniversary

Click here for he Adirondack Almanac story 

Ausable Chasm March 7 vs. March 8, 2026

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