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Former Marbletown NY Fire Chief/Treasurer sentenced for $101K theft

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown (in Ulster County) Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five years of probation […]

The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests

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DiNAPOLI: FORMER VERNON CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT TREASURER PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING OVER $300,000

Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed […]

One dead in Peru, New York house fire, officials say

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Peru hydrant flushing will continue on Monday, July 28 – Friday – August 1, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The Peru Water/Sewer Department flushes approximately 120 hydrants annually as part of its routine inspection of the water system’s main lines and to ensure that hydrants are functioning properly. Some water users may experience low water pressure and discolored water for a short period.

How this Lake Placid teenager has been giving back all his life

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL DEPLOYS NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS TO ASSIST WITH COLORADO WILDFIRES

DEC Forest Rangers and Lands and Forest Staff Deployed to Two Different Fires Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 11 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and Lands and Forests staff are traveling to Colorado to support ongoing efforts to contain wildland fires raging in the state. Wildland firefighters were deployed this […]

Multiple crews contain two-acre Chesterfield wildfire caused by lightning

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Multiple crews responding to fire on Leggett Road in Champlain

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Grand opening of Au Sable Forks Fire Department slated

Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Fire Department Volunteers Honor Vets

Peru, NY, May 17, 2025 – Three cheers to these members of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department who traveled to Plattsburgh early this morning to honor the veterans traveling on the North Country Honor Flight.

Early morning fire burns down historic funeral home in Elizabethtown, NY

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Plattsburgh man pleads guilty to murder of mother, daughter

Will serve consecutive 25-to-life sentences for the murders of Miranda Wade and Karen Lindsay Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ACW will host another session of its popular 8-week Legacy Writing Workshop at Heaven Hill Farm

LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host an eight-week Legacy Writing Workshop, “What I Want You To Know,” for adults over the age of 55. The course will be held from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday, May 7 through June 25, at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. The workshop […]

Update: March 20 Keeseville fire claims two lives

Elizabeth Shalton and William Regazzi identified as victims of the overnight fire on Margaret Street Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Glens Falls police find person dead inside burning clothing donation box

Officers on patrol noticed a donation box on fire in Glens Falls. When the fire department came to put it out, they found a body inside. Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Upstate NY fire chief stole over $100,000 from volunteer department, officials say

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Drone video shows massive building fire in Tupper Lake, New York

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Central NY fire department treasurer stole more than $300,000 from department, officials say

Department policies and procedures were adopted too late!  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Who is stealing money from these Jefferson County emergency groups?

The Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad and Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department alleges that two people who have worked or volunteered in those organizations have stolen around $500,000. Click here for the NCPR story 

Six people, including a family of five, killed in Massena fire

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Monday afternoon blaze levels Calkins Road home

Peru, NY December 17, 2024 –  A rapidly spreading fire destroyed Lance and Veronika Falcon’s 436 Calkins Road home on Monday, December 16. Fortunately, the Falcons escaped the inferno and saved their animals. Unfortunately, the fire leveled their log frame home. When the Peru Gazette arrived, the Peru Fire Department and several other departments were […]

Friday, December 13 – Peru Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner

(Please Share) The Peru Fire Department will hold a spaghetti dinner on Friday, 12/13/2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some great spaghetti, including meatballs and sausage, with your Peru Volunteer Fire Department.

Champlain fire claims two lives

Dee Duprey and Eric Russell were victims of a Saturday morning fire on McBride Road Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Firefighters – They’re serve us in so many ways

Peru, NY, December 6, 2024—Thanks to Dianne Miller for this photo of the Peru Fighters who carried Sant and Mrs. Claus to the Tree-Lighting Ceremony at Little Ausable River Park.