Archive for 'General News'
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
Posted: October 12th, 2025 under Congressional News, County Government News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues.
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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!
Posted: October 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 beauty at Ausable Point, Peru, NY
Posted: October 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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If you love chicken & biscuits, Harkness is the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 19
Posted: October 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Insurance rates could double for some in the North Country if healthcare tax credits expire
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Posted: October 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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ADK puts Cascade Ski Center up for sale at $2.85M
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Posted: October 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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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
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, General News, National News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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 […]
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board
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Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Code Enforcement, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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The entire 34-mile Adirondack rail trail is officially open
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Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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APA moves ahead with Saranac Lake headquarters despite some public pushback
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Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant
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Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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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.
Posted: September 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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$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 […]
Posted: September 25th, 2025 under County Government News, General News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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 […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under General News.
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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
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial
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Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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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 […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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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!
Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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GOP claims Democratic Assembly candidate Michael Cashman violated state law
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Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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.
Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS
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Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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