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Peru Democrats to caucus on Thursday, June 26

Reorganization & Regular School Board Monthly Meetings

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM.  The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN 32 COUNTIES FOLLOWING SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FORECASTED EXTREME HEAT

The State of Emergency includes Albany, Bronx, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Kings, Madison, Nassau, New York, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Suffolk, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Westchester and contiguous counties. Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties in response […]

Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source

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North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.

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Gibbs steps back from city council for career move

Gibbs encourages public interest in government office Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation

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Cornell University announces layoffs and austerity measures

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Roger’s House needs volunteers

Adirondack Foundation Announces Name Change to Adirondack Community Foundation

New name reinforces the community foundation’s deep commitment to serving the people and places of the Adirondack region LAKE PLACID, NY  — Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. “Adding the word […]

Jay receives $300K Community Development Block Grant

Eligible households now able to apply for funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru 8th graders write to Assemblyman Billy Jones

Today I received letters from students in Peru Central School District’s 8th grade class. They shared with me their concerns about issues they’re seeing with the environment and wildlife. I love hearing from young students about their concerns and seeing them getting involved in being a voice for change. Thank you to their teachers and […]

Celebrating the North Country’s role in the Underground Railroad on Juneteenth

“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru Town Board receives long-awaited news – The Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project will meet the July 1 start deadline

By John T Ryan June 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting – The Senior Construction Manager at AES Northeast presented the near-term construction schedule for the wastewater treatment plant. The general contractor, Murnane Building Contractors, is set to arrive at the site on Monday, June 16, to erect signage, install electricity, and bring in trailers. Erosion […]

King named new P-R editor

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Disaster Hub forming at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has announced the formation of the North Country Community Disaster Hub, a new regional initiative to provide coordinated response, training, and relief services in the event of natural disasters or community-wide emergencies. The Hub will be located in the former St. Augustine’s School, now functioning as the parish […]

Stefanik Revives Bill to Fairly Compensate Federal Correctional Officers

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

Infrastructure concerns mount at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says he has repeatedly asked for federal assistance to address the issues, but no serious action has been taken Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Begins 

Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite  June 16, 2025, Peru, NY –  Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site.  Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]

June 19 Double Concert at the Strand

Peru’s summer concert series begins on Sunday, June 29, at 6 PM

Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

Farmers’ Market season begins in the Adirondack Region

Local Food, Artisans, and Community Gather Weekly Across the Region Lewis, NY – The 2025 summer farmers’ market season is officially underway across the Adirondack region, offering an array of locally grown and made food, unique crafts, and a sense of community. From Memorial Day weekend through early fall, markets will be held weekly in […]

June 11 – Peru Lions Club recognizes members and others for their contributions and service to the community.

10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora

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