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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 […]

Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend at the Babbie Museum

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 […]

Strawhatters performing in Peru on Tuesday, July 16

CVPH Blood Drive Drive in Peru on Monday July 7

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, July 7,  from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

Champlain Area Trails Announces Acquisition Of Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center To Enhance Community Access To Nature

This new addition will enable CATS to increase permanent outdoor recreational spaces, ensuring welcoming and public spaces for all residents and visitors. Westport, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, saving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is excited […]

A visit to Keeseville’s new waterfront park

On June 3, the town of Au Sable and Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) cut the ribbon to Keeseville’s new waterfront park.  celebrating one of many of Keeseville’s recent downtown developments.  Click here more information on the park’s history  new waterfront park

July 2, 2025, Ausable Point, Peru, NY, 6:45- 6:55 a.m.

July 2, 2025, Ausable Point, Peru, NY, 6:45- 6:55 a.m.

Peru, NY, Union Rd., 6:17 a.m., July 2, 2025

An Open Secret’: Sackets Harbor ICE Raid Shows the ‘Reality’ of New York Dairy Country

Click here for the New York Focus April 9 Story 

Sweet Treats’ new owner enjoys offering customers new concoctions

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 1, 2025. When spring’s first warm day arrives, there’s one place in Peru where you’re virtually guaranteed to find a large crowd – Sweet Treats Ice Cream. Since opening in the early 1980s, the shop has been a local and regional favorite. On April 24, its local ownership […]

Gov. Hochul launches free community college program for in-demand fields

Program Covers Tuition, Books and Fees for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55; Expands Access to Higher Education and Career Mobility to Millions of Adult Learners SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Applications Now Open, Link To Apply Available for SUNY Here and CUNY Here  Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY […]

Clinton County IDA Unveils Redevelopment Concepts for Clinton Community College Campus

June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]

CVPH Blood Donor Drive, Monday, July 7

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, July 7, 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.  

$6 million to modernize Lake Placid Horse Show Facilities

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid, ensuring the continued success of the internationally recognized Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows. The Governor made the announcement during the 55th annual horse shows, which generate $17.9 million […]

1775: “A Grateful Remembrance…” of Richard and Janet Montgomery and  the Invasion of Canada

With Arthur Cohn, American Revolutionary War Historian and Author 6:30 p.m., 11 July 2025 at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel on the Oval As we enter the 250th anniversary year marking the beginning of the American Revolution, it seems proper to revisit some of the lesser-known events and people from that era to examine what occurred, […]

Vermont Public braces for cuts as Congress considers the President’s ask to slash public media funding nationwide

Click here for the VTDigger story 

June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #63

Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]

June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #62

Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam  Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name.  After tech school on the […]

Flights 62 and 63 to the flightline

Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.

Governor Hochul was joined by many local industry leaders in Saranac Lake

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?

Click here for the NCPR story 

Gov. Hochul signs signs legislation to strengthen cybersecurity across all municipalities

S.7672A/A.6769A Will Improve State’s Ability To Respond to Threats, Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Reduce Statewide Cybersecurity Risks Gov. Hochul News Release of June 27, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced […]

Peru Democrats select their candidates for town offices

Peru, NY, June 26, 2025  – Peru Democrats caucused at 6 tonight at the Peru Town Hall.  Patrick McFarland chaired the meeting, sitting in for Marque Moffett, who was unable to attend due to a work commitment.  The Democrats nominated and endorsed three individuals for town-elected positions.  The offices and nominees, if any, include; Town […]