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DEC Announces Adirondack Mountain Reserve Parking Reservation System Returns April 17

Tens of Thousands of Users Since 2021 Helped Greatly Improve Safety in the Route 73 Recreation Corridor Albany, April 17, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the parking reservation system for the privately-owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). The no-cost reservation system produced another […]

Firefighters working hard to fund scholarship at Peru High School

Peru, NY, April 18, 2026 – Peru, NY, April 18, 2026 – Peru Firefighters are at work this morning hoping to build up the Greg Timmons Memorial Scholarship. Stop by the Peru Fire Department and show your support!!!!!!! They’ll be working until noon.

Rise early Saturday and help clean up our community – Make it even more beautiful:

Notice of Special Election – Peru Fire Department

Peru Fire Department seeks voter approval to move ahead with expansion project

Bids came in higher than expected  Peru, April 17, 2026 – On September 3, 2024, Peru voters approved, by a margin of 121 to 70, the Fire Department’s plan to expand and upgrade its fire station. At the time, Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) estimated having to borrow no more than $5 million. However, […]

Despite tree-clearing, APA approves 4-megawatt solar facility in Ellenburg

Assessment estimates solar panels will offset forest’s carbon sequestration in less than one year Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

AFL Football Signups Slated for April 29

Corrections officers injured in series of incidents at Clinton Correctional Facility, NYSCOPBA says

Click here for the NBC News 5 story 

“What to do when something bad happens to you” – Today at the Peru Free Library

May 6 and May 9 presentations at the Peru Free Library

New NYPA preference power rates to hit some North Country residents’ electric bills

Click here for the NCPR story 

Montgomery County sheriff takes transparency online with weekly Facebook livestream

“It’s really about communication, accessibility, accountability,” Smith said. Transparency is not just good practice in his line of work – it is essential. Click here for the Spectrum News 1 story 

Alstom delivers first multilevel railcar to NJ TRANSIT

Plattsburgh operation has 374 more innovative double-decker cars on order Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Airborne Park Speedway shifts opener to April 19

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

June races in Wilmington, New York: Whiteface Uphill Races and Whiskey Run & Festival

WILMINGTON, NY (April 13, 2026) – The Whiteface Region of upstate New York is set to welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of race events. The Wilmington Whiteface Uphill Bike and Foot Races and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run and Festival have been scheduled. “These races are a fantastic way to highlight […]

See you either this fall or January 2027

Peru, April 14, 2026 – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 extends sincere appreciation to the parishioners of St. Alexander’s, St. Augustine’s, and St. James, as well as all the many supporters throughout the community. Your ongoing encouragement and attendance at our monthly breakfasts have strengthened the Knights’ charitable mission and fostered a vibrant community […]

Longtime Peru restaurant-brewpub property is for sale

By John T Ryan Peru, April 14, 2026 – Opportunity knocks at 697 Bear Swamp Road! ReMax North Country has just listed this iconic property, well-known as the former home of Ledge Hill North, Livingoods, Crickets, an dLeaning Pine. This location is filled with cherished memories and community spirit. The brewpub-restaurant has been a popular […]

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism launches Adirondacks, USA website

LAKE PLACID (April 13, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) launched its newly developed website, AdirondacksUSA.com. The website has been designed to enhance how those who may be unfamiliar with the Adirondacks access travel-related information about the area, while also aligning with trends and changes in the way people travel. AdirondacksUSA.com encourages […]

Helping Seniors Stay Informed

“It’s knowing what’s available, who to trust, and how to get help without frustration or fear.”  April 13, 2026 – Elizabethtown, NY – Knowing where to turn for help shouldn’t be the hardest part of getting it. Yet for many elders in the North Country, understanding insurance, avoiding scams or getting a ride to their […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Chicken Drumsticks Tater Tots 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!

Battery energy storage systems: Your questions answered

The Adirondack Park Agency approved one utility-sized battery energy storage system so far. But towns are passing moratoriums delaying their builds. So what are battery storage systems and why is the state promoting them? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

America 250: Peru Before the Revolution with David Glenn

Airborne’s 72nd season slated to begin Sunday

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Longtime Peru Hardware owner Doug Brown passes away at age 105

Peru, NY, April 9, 2026  – Doug was an amazing man who Peru will truly miss. Most recently, he was Grand Marshal of the 2025 Peru Tractor Parade. Click here for a link to the latest Peru Gazette story on Doug Brown. There have been several Doug Brown stories over the years. Click here for […]

Au Sable Forks leads the way as rural “hotspot”

Town leaders hope WiFi plus a new visitors’ center and EV chargers will result in more tourists stopping as they pass through. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story