Archive for 'General News'
Aubuchon Hardware’s Grand Reopening begins today
By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, July 18, 2025 – Customers of Aubuchon have noticed many changes taking place in the store over the past few weeks. Today, the much-anticipated Grand Reopening of Aubuchon Ace Hardware has arrived. Excitement filled the air this morning among the Aubuchon staff and everyone in attendance. Aubuchon CEO Will […]
Posted: July 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Telegraph Road culvert project could face a delay
By John T Ryan July 14, 2025 Peru Town Board Meeting – Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell shared updates on the Telegraph Road culvert and bridge project, presenting both good and bad news. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the town engineer’s plans. However, there is an issue with power lines near the existing […]
Posted: July 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Amazon purchases undeveloped land in Champlain, New York for rural delivery station
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Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Border News, Business News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How this Lake Placid teenager has been giving back all his life
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Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News.
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CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates Seven Graduates
Majority of graduates remain in region to launch rewarding health care careers PLATTSBURGH, NY – Four of the seven recent graduates of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology have joined the health system to begin a rewarding health care career in the North Country. Celebrated […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Stec writes to U.S. Army, urges it to rescind ROTC cancellation at Clarkson
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has written to Derrick Anderson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, requesting that the Army reconsider its move to end Clarkson University’s ROTC program. In his letter, which is included with this release, Stec highlights the importance of the ROTC-Clarkson connection and the crucial role it plays in our national […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Keeseville Community Arts Festival attracts people from nearby and far away
By John T Ryan Early this morning at Ausable Point, several artists were enjoying the stunning scenery of our region. These talented individuals are part of the 40 artists participating in the Keeseville Community Arts Festival. On Friday and Saturday, you can view their landscape and architectural paintings at the Plein Air Show and Sale, […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
July 15, 2025 The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Good Trouble Lives On Returns to Plattsburgh as a Follow-Up to Hands Off! and No Kings
Peaceful protest at Trinity Park to feature speakers, street theater, and civic engagement tablesPlattsburgh, NY – On Thursday, July 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, local organizers will host Good Trouble Lives On, a peaceful protest and community action at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh. The event builds on the momentum of previous demonstrations, […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Political News.
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DEC Announces Trail Closure and Landslide Trail Repair Work in Adirondacks
Avalanche Pass Trail Closed to Protect Public Safety; Slide on Mount Colden Impacting Access The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, after recent rainstorm events resulted in mud and rockslides. The closure affects the portion of the Avalanche Pass Trail […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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East Coast Watercross Returns August 1–3
Triple Crown Finale Brings Big Thrills to Plattsburgh City Beach The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making a splash on the Adirondack Coast August 1–3, 2025, as 100 of the country’s top racers hit the water at Plattsburgh City Beach for a high-octane weekend of jet ski racing, freestyle stunts, […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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St. Lawrence County mine to open the first U.S. graphite facility since the 1950s
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Posted: July 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Learn more about NYSEG Smart Meters
NYSEG has scheduled an open house at the Plattsburgh Town Hall on Wednesday July 16, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No registration is required to attend, and all residents and business owners are welcome to attend anytime during the specified timeframe. Informational displays will be set up to provide details on the program. […]
Posted: July 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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North Country Honor Flight Named 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Honoree
Plattsburgh, Saturday, July 12 – The Sunrise Rotary Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee has named the North Country Honor Flight as its 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Award honoree. Sunrise Rotary Club President Wanda Carroll presented the award to Barrie Finnegan, Executive Director of the North Country Honor Flight, along with other members of the […]
Posted: July 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism releases 2024 leisure travel study results
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Posted: July 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Abigail Eagan: The North Country’s First Female Eagle Scout
July 12, 2025 – West Chazy, N Y – Family, friends, community leaders, and members of Scouting America Troop 8039 gathered today at the North Country Veterans Association for the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Abigail Eagan. A former Girl Scout, Abigail joined Troop 8039 in 2014 and has worked diligently to develop […]
Posted: July 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Service Org News, Youth News.
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‘We’ve lost everything’: Northeast Kingdom residents react and rebuild after a 3rd year of July flooding
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Posted: July 12th, 2025 under Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Canada relies on US trade. Here’s how the country is reacting to high tariffs
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Posted: July 11th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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North Country leaders are laying the groundwork for nuclear power plant pitch
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Posted: July 10th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Here’s what $1 trillion in US Medicaid cuts will mean in the North Country
“The cuts to Medicaid will have an outsized impact on the North Country, where 28% of the population relies on the federal program for health insurance. Local healthcare groups and officials have warned that Medicaid cuts will have devastating impacts here in the region.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Governor deploys state police canine search teams to assist with Texas recovery
Four State Police Staff and Three Canines to Deploy to Kerr County July 9 for 14 Days to Assist with Ongoing Search Efforts Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that four New York State Police staff and three canines will deploy to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods. This assistance was primarily […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News.
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Revolutionary War Training Camps for teens
Four free camps for boys and girls from 12 to 16 In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Clinton County Historical Association in conjunction with the Kent-Delord House Museum is excited to announce that we are offering four Revolutionary War Training Camps at the Kent-Delord House Museum during the months of […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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“I’m not a stay-at-home kind of guy; I missed the kids, I love working, and they take good care of me.”
By John T. Ryan (Please share) Peru, NY – July 8, 2025 – Many positive things happen at Peru Central School, all centered around respect, care, and relationships. The bond between 85-year-old school bus monitor Russell Edward Mann, the students he watches over, and his fellow transportation department staff members exemplifies these values. Known to […]
Posted: July 8th, 2025 under General News.
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Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend at the Babbie Museum
Posted: July 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Big Beautiful Bill
”I am deeply concerned with how the Big Beautiful Bill will impact the North Country. Without a doubt, our medical system will suffer under the cuts in this bill. Our rural hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers, disability support services, and all other local healthcare providers will bear the brunt of the cuts. Even those […]
Posted: July 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues, State Legislator News.
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