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Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]

Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane Make $1,000 Donation to JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties

Photo caption/names (left-right). Back: Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties Development Director Ellie Jent, and JCEO Community Outreach Program Director Lisa Gardner-Goodrow. Front: Craig’s wife, Jill Palleschi, and their three sons, Anthony, Luca, and James. PLATTSBURGH | Adirondack Farms and […]

Plattsburgh native Ella Fesette will compete for SUNY Plattsburgh women’s hockey this winter

Click here for a very interesting MYNBC5 story 

Here’s your weekend snow forecast from the National Weather Service

NWS Burlington Don’t look now, but a winter storm tracking up the New England coastline is expected to bring widespread snowfall to the region on Sunday. The highest amounts are expected across southern Vermont with a relatively sharp gradient in snow totals from south to north. #vtwx #nywx

Final JetBlue flight departs from Burlington airport

Click here for the WCAX story 

Poverty Rates in Northern NY School Districts

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

Woman survives dangerous fall on South Dix

Rangers rescued hiker after hours in frigid, wet conditions Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

New York State’s 2024 legislative session begins with a focus on crucial North Country issues

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Please welcome to the stage the FIRST Strand Center performance of 2024 HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS – The Bob Seger Experience!

This 9-piece band is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. They pride themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring, raspy vocals, and the groundwork Bob has laid over the past 30 years. Get your tickets NOW at StrandCenter.org

Morrisonville man arrested in Peru for illegal firearm possession

State Police also detained and later arrested a Plattsburgh man on an active arrest warrant thanks to the investigation Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

Click here for the NCPR story 

Concerts coming to Vermont and New York in 2024

Editor’s Note – More names will undoubtedly be added to this list. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Willsboro, NY family and Richmond, VT couple welcome New Year’s Day babies

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Peru Gazette 2023 Photo Memories

It was very difficult to limit to 65 photos.  Click here for the photos 

12/30/23 – Dull, grey day, but the sun breaks through ever so often

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

National Weather Service Burlington warns of freezing drzzle and changing road conditions

We’ve received reports of patchy freezing drizzle across the region this afternoon. As road temperatures cool below freezing this evening, additional freezing drizzle or light snow may coat area roadways. Please keep in mind the changing road conditions.

Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Free Stewart’s Hot Coffee on New Year’s Eve!

Stay awake to ring in the new year with a FREE hot cup of Stewart’s coffee. Stop by any location on Sunday, December 31st and receive a free hot coffee from 6pm to close. Enjoy any size of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at Stewart’s Shops to celebrate 2024. Choose from their long list […]

Affordable housing gets $46M shot in the arm

Clinton, Essex and Warren co. received a combined total of nearly $4M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 3, 2023

Oven Roasted Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetable/Bread Dessert Served take-out only, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Auguatine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 1272 All are welcome!

Growing industry on Clinton County Airport Flightline

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Plans January Drives

CVPH program encourages all those who are eligible to donate in the New Year  Peru drive Monday, January 29  PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/28/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) encourages all those who are eligible, to kick off the New Year […]

A day on the set of ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ in Lake Placid

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh woman hospitalized after trooper-involved shooting

Jessica A. Chase reportedly drove at troopers responding to a welfare check Click here for the Sun Community News story