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Peru’s history comes alive at Heyworth/Mason Park

Peru, NY, July 3, 2026 – Thanks to the Peru Town Board, many sponsors, and artist Greg Badger, Peru’s history is on display at Heyworth/Mason Park. The artwork in these photos is on the east side of the 1836-era stone building. Similar artwork adorns the west side. These photos were taken about 6:15 a.m. on […]

July 3, 2026 Heyworth-Mason Park

Peru, NY, 6:20 a.m., What an asset to our town and beautifully maintained by our Parks Department.

Chris Mazzella inducted into Peru Central School Hall of Fame

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Former Peru School Principal Chris Mazzella is the latest member of the Peru Central School Hall of Fame. He was inducted on June 10 in conjunction with National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. High School Principal Matt Berry summarized why Mazzella was being honored and referred to Chris as […]

Clinton Faculty Members Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards

Recognition highlights contributions to student success, teaching and service PLATTSBURGH (July 2, 2026) — Three Clinton Community College faculty members have been recognized with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards, among the highest honors conferred on faculty and professional staff throughout the State University of New York system. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and a commitment […]

Lake Champlain Earns National Recognition as One of the Northeast’s Best Bass Fishing Destinations

Lake Ranked No. 5 in Bassmaster’s 2026 Best Bass Lakes – Northeastern Division PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) – The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lake Champlain has once again been recognized as one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country, earning the No. 5 spot in the Northeastern […]

Homelessness is growing in the North Country amid the rising cost of living

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Governor issues new guidance to implement reforms aimed at lowering auto insurance premiums

Guidance Requires Auto Insurance Entities To Incorporate Anticipated Savings from Reforms into Current and Future Rate Filings Albany, nY (July 1, 2026) – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued new guidance to insurers, implementing reforms enacted in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to help […]

$189 million in food assistance has already been delivered to nearly 1.6 million children across NYS this summer

$120 Per Child Going to Eligible Families Through 2026 Summer EBT Program Summer EBT Benefits Expire 122 Days After Being Issued, Recipients Should Use Their Benefits Soon After They Receive Them Albany, (July 1, 2026) = Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 1.6 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling $189 […]

CVPH issues statement regarding its plans for a reliable blood supply

Plattsburgh, NY (June 30, 2026) – Michelle LeBeau, president of the University of Vermont Health Network’s Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), issued the following statement about the New York State Nurses Association sponsored community rally for the Adirondack Blood Donor Center: “Today’s gathering is a testament to the importance […]

Town of Schuyler Falls Concert Series begins on Friday, July 10

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces the 2025 summer’s Music in the Park series.  Concerts are held outdoors on Friday evenings 6-8pm starting July 10th through September 4th  (but not 7/17 or 7/24) at the Jefferson Dukette Memorial Field on Salmon River Road near Mason Street and between Mason Street and Military Turnpike.  This venue […]

NYSNA nurses and healthcare workers rally to keep local blood donation center open

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Explore Lake Champlain Through Educational Boat Trips on July 16

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Community members are invited to experience Lake Champlain from a new perspective during Summer on the Lake Educational Boat Trips on Thursday, July 16, 2026, departing from the Plattsburgh City Marina, 2 Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Hosted by Lake Champlain Sea Grant and partners, these interactive boat trips will offer participants a unique […]

Clinton County Republicans have a candidate for coroner

News Release – PLATTSBURGH, NY, June 29, 2026  — Clinton County resident, business owner, former EMT, and former New York State Correction Officer Cliff Berg has officially announced his candidacy for Clinton County Coroner. Berg brings a unique combination of emergency response, investigative, and community service experience to the position. Having served as an EMT […]

ADK Land Trust purchases Lake Placid building for future headquarters

Anonymous donors will match donations needed to complete renovations Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Congratulations and Best Wishes Peru High School 2026 Graduates

Click here to view the graduates’ names and future plans These are copied from the Graduation Program.

CVPH Retiree Reunion

July 8 Event part of centennial celebration Plattsburgh, NY, June 29, 2026  – A special gathering for retirees of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will take place Wednesday, July 8, from 10 am to noon in the CVPH Boardroom as part of the hospital’s Centennial Celebration. Retirees are welcome to stop in the boardroom to […]

Empire State Service Corps to double

Move will connect more students to civic and career preparation Albany, June 26, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Empire State Service Corps will double in size, growing from 500 to 1,000 available spots and will include new program areas to meet New York’s most pressing needs. This expansion was proposed in Governor […]

Don and Shirley Evans Fairy Garden after dark. 7 Oakdale Dr., Peru.

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet  Vegetable  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!

See the fairies, pixies, gnomes, elves, and trolls live and work

Peru, NY – June 27, 2026 – Retired Peru health and language teacher Don Evans invited parents with small children to stop by 7 Oakdale Dr. and see the whimsical fairy garden. During long winters, Evans builds miniature, detailed structures. When spring arrives, Evans and his Shirley bring them to the front yard to assemble […]

Mural marks new chapter for historic Au Sable Forks theater

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Serenity Garden continues in a new location

Harkness, NY June 25, 2026 – Eighteen years ago, Art Ford dug his shovel into a hillside known as Serenity Garden on Clintonville Road, about 1.4 miles west of Harkness four-corners. Last Sunday, June 21, Ford opened a new chapter in the garden’s history by moving Serenity Garden to Clintonville, adjacent to the Methodist Church […]

On anniversary of Dobbs, Gov. and NYC Mayor announce major expansion of abortion access across hub

Nearly Half a Million Dollars in New Funding Will Expand the NYC Hotline’s Capacity To Connect Callers with Abortion Providers and Support Services NYC, June 24, 2026 – Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’, which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Governor Kathy Hochul and […]

50 years later, an oral history of the St. Lawrence River ‘Slick of ’76’

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The Peru Town Market June 28 vendor line up is HERE!

From Peru Town Market Look at this BIG BEAUTIFUL list of local farmers, growers, bakers, makers and artisans. We are SO LUCKY to have all of these amazing vendors join us for the very first market THIS SUNDAY, June 28th from 10-2pm at the always beautiful Heyworth Mason Park. Grab your friends, family and fur […]