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Second teen in Saranac Lake crash dies

Whiting donated four of his organs that day after dying from non-recoverable injuries. His death came nearly two weeks after he was in a car crash, which also took the life of one of his best friends, 17-year-old Lucas “Loo” Tendler. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Video & Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of July 24, 2023

1. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Peter Stone to […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse Sunday, August 6, 2023

Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:00 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Peru Dock for the opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Round-trip […]

State Senator Dan Stec OP-ED: UPDATING ADIRONDACK PARK’S CELL TOWER POLICY IS ESSENTIAL 

As Senator, I rely on the input of my constituents to advance policies that will improve our communities. To that end, I recently sent out a survey relating to cell service in the Adirondack Park. That survey can also be taken here, at my Senate website.  If we’re to ensure our region is up-to-date with […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Cheeseburger Casserole Corn Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table!

Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Major Disaster Declaration approved in New York, providing federal aid to flood victims

Clinton and Essex Counties are among those approved for FEMA funding Click here for the MyNBC5 story 

DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG FILES FOR REORGANIZATION

Statement issued by Bishop Terry R LaValley Following extensive consultation with diocesan staff, the College of Consultors, Council of Priests, the Diocesan Finance and Pastoral Councils, priest and deacons, pastoral leaders, and a team of professional advisors, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, authorized the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization case by the […]

Burlington’s refugee farmers face a completely lost season from floods

Click here for the VtDigger story story 

‘It’s a shock’: Barre man drowns at home in 1st known flood-related fatality

Click here for VTDigger story 

History of the Lozier Company and Family in Plattsburgh July 21, 12:30 pm

Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh Hear the story of the history of the Lozier family and the Lozier Company in Plattsburgh with rarely-seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abram Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After selling his bicycle business, Lozier moved to Plattsburgh to manufacture […]

HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm – Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

14-day comment period. Published in the Press-Republican on July 12, 2023.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Business Service (RBS), USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Business […]

Enrollment is exploding in BOCES high school career and technical programs

Click here for the NCPR story 

Two fourplexes under construction on Davey Drive

Davey Drive is adjacent to and behind the Bear Swamp Road Dunkin’ Restaurant  By John T Ryan  Peru – July 12, 2023 – If the construction schedule goes as planned, in January 2024,  there will be eight new apartments at Davey Drive Commons. The developer and general contractor, Nate Wilson, opened eight units in early […]

Music in the Park Concert Series Underway – Town of Schuyler Falls

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces this summer’s Music in the Park series for 2023. Concerts are held outdoors at the River Street Park off Mason Street in the hamlet of Morrisonville, in Schuyler Falls (97 River Street at Ladue St). All programs are free and open to all. “Last year was the first year […]

VIDEO: Watch as a drone flies over a flooded Montpelier

Click here for the VT story 

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES START OF $6.2 MILLION PROJECT TO REHABILITATE CARPENTER’S FLATS BRIDGE OVER THE AUSABLE RIVER IN CLINTON COUNTY

Historic Bridge Carrying State Route 9 Will Be Raised to Reduce Potential of Flooding and Ice Jams Impacting the Bridge Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $6.2 million project to improve the resiliency of the historic Carpenter’s Flats Bridge, which carries State Route 9 over the Ausable River in Clinton County. The […]

School Street structure demolished

Peru – July 10, 2023. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup watched as the 5 School Street house fell today. Guynup issued code violations over several years and brought the issue to Peru Town Court. Finally, the Town Board took the many required legal steps to demolish the building. Because the building was in disrepair and […]

High water in and around Peru

July 10, 2023 – The Little Ausable River at Heyworth/Mason Park and the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm are typically low this time of year. While they’re not high today compared to many area rivers, they’re still relatively high.

Updated at 11 a.m BREAKING More flood damage reported in North Country

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Flood Watch National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Widespread, heavy rainfall capable of producing considerable to catastrophic flooding is beginning to unfold. Road washouts are ongoing, and are expected to increase in extent and severity over the course of the day. Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, […]

Trailways of NY stepping up service in Amtrak absence

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Strand Center for the Arts – Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting is right around the corner!

Learn how to use our Fusion Edge Epilog Laser to create engraved coasters, keychains, and beverage tumbler! Register for this class at StrandCenter.org

North Country Diary farmers are working to be a part of the climate change solution

By John T Ryan Peru – While dairy farming contributes a small percentage of overall greenhouse gas emissions, North Country farmers say they want to do their part in achieving national and state gas reduction goals. Last Friday, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) conducted a media day at Adirondack Farms to highlight […]

Aubuchon Round Up yields $2,800+ for Babbie Museum

The Babbie Museum sending out wishes for a Happy 4th of July! The Babbie Museum is not only celebrating independence day today, but we are also celebrating the spectacular results of Aubuchon Hardware’s June Round Up program. Thank you, Jason Trombley and Deb Defayette, for being our fundraising champions! Monday, David Babbie and Lee Babbie […]