The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan  Peru, NY, August 31, 2026 – “I enjoy meeting new people. In this business, I meet people from all walks of life. You never experience the same thing in any two places you go,” said Kyle Spear about operating his new business, Spear Septic Service.  “It took a lot of thought […]

During a recent visit to Lake Placid, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on plans to make a bid for a third Olympics in the North Country Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

The news is not just bad for those making a living in the forest products industry—it should concern everyone who cares about forests. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Jay and Keene will hold seminars on topics like solar energy, heat pumps, composting and electric vehicles at the sustainability fair Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Peru, August 25, 2026 – Three cheers to Addison Caron for picking up trash that appeared to have fallen off someone’s vehicle at the corner of Barney Downs Road and Old Town Road. Addison saw the trash while riding by with her mom. She returned of her own initiative to pick it up. Addison is […]

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, led by its Leader Garrett Monette, has announced its rapid expansion to over 330 supporters, tripling in size since the beginning of April. The organization only had less than ten in early November. Unitary America is responsible for several programs operating throughout Clinton County, including food giveaways, trash cleanups, bread […]

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Grants to Municipalities, Not-for-Profit Organizations, and State Agencies to Expand and Restore Community Forests  August 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $20 million is now available through the second round of the Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant Program. The goal of CoRe is to support tree planting projects that will create or restore […]

State had been keeping the lights on for nearly four years after facility’s closure Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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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 

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, is making approximately $2.8 million available to support projects that improve water quality, reconnect streams for fish and wildlife, and expand public access to waterways within the basin. Grant Program Funding Available Award Amount Clean Water – Small Implementation Grants ~$865,000 Up to $50,000 Clean Water […]

“A lower share of the state’s energy production is carbon free today than in 2019. This is when lawmakers passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act…” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Town of Piercefield, St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: On July 13 at 1:19 p.m., Forest Rangers responded to a call for a subject who collapsed on the Mount Arab trail in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. Forest Ranger Shea and Tupper Lake EMS hiked in and located the 75-year-old from Honeoye Falls approximately half a mile up […]

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Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On July 7 at 1 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker who suffered a broken arm on Mount Marcy.  New York State Police pilot Beck flew Forest Rangers Rooney and Sabo to the hiker’s location. Ranger Sabo lowered Ranger Rooney onto the mountain. Ranger Rooney […]

Two guided walks and a water chestnut pull scheduled for July, August Click here for the Sun Community News story