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Surprise Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps

New York counties thought they had months to prepare to implement SNAP work requirements. Now, they have weeks. Click here for the New York Focus story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Pulled Pork & Mac’n Cheese  Fruit  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!

Saturday, October 11, 2025 beauty at Ausable Point, Peru, NY

If you love chicken & biscuits, Harkness is the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 19

Insurance rates could double for some in the North Country if healthcare tax credits expire

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ADK puts Cascade Ski Center up for sale at $2.85M

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival to Transition to Keeseville Free Library Leadership in 2026

AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library are pleased to announce that the Keeseville Community Arts Festival, a beloved celebration of arts and community, will transition to new leadership beginning in 2026. The Library will now serve as the lead organizer of the event, with AdkAction providing support throughout the transition year. The 2026 Keeseville Community […]

Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board

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The entire 34-mile Adirondack rail trail is officially open

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APA moves ahead with Saranac Lake headquarters despite some public pushback

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After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant

Click here for the VTDigger story 

People come from miles around!

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical fall Saturday morning at Rulf’s Orchard. The Woodley family from Champlain stopped by as have many others.

$85 million from NYS to enhance next generation 911

All Counties Outside of New York City to Receive At Least $1 Million Through Noncompetitive Grant Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $85 million in grant funding has been allocated to county level primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and primary PSAP backup centers to prepare for the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in […]

Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend

Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]

DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer pleads guilty to stealing over $92K from Department

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, she […]

Modular homes offer relief to Adirondack housing crisis

Land Bank plans to add 32 CrossMods over the next 2 years Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial

Click here for the News Channel 2 story 

CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center

Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]

Adirondack Farms uses drones in seed planting

By John T Ryan “What in the world is happening?” I asked myself this morning as I approached a pickup truck and a trailer equipped with a platform and grain bin. Then I saw the largest drone I’ve ever seen land on the platform. Drone operator Alex Menard stated, “I’m planning a cover crop.” Adirondack […]

2025 Peru Elective Office candidates named

By John T. Ryan Peru voters will have the opportunity to fill several local elective offices on Tuesday, November 4. The Peru Republicans have nominated Craig Randall as their candidate for a three-year term as town supervisor. The Peru Democrats do not have a nominee for this position. Randall has been serving as the interim […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 

Cheeseburger Casserole  Salad  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!

GOP claims Democratic Assembly candidate Michael Cashman violated state law

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Theresa Schofield Guynup, Cassie Rock McGee and Dick Connors share Peru History memories

Another in the Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska’s Peru History Chats recorded by the Peru Gazette. Go to the Town of Peru website to find a link to all the Chats.  

Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS

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