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Peru Drama Club will present “The Alibis” this December with a cast of 31 students from grades 6 to 12.

This show tells the story of Detective Casey Neptune, a world-famous detective investigating the case of eccentric billionaire J. Lesie Arlington’s tragic death. Murdered before his 75th birthday party, it is up to Casey to figure out who committed this terrible crime. Of the guests invited to J. Leslie’s birthday party, eight suspects are singled […]

Northern Tier truck crash leaves one youth dead and three critically injured

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One teen dies, three others hurt in early-morning accident in Northern Tier

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RN Elizabeth Trudeau Honored for Helping Patients Feel at Home

PLATTSBURGH, NY – A Registered Nurse who helped a patient get through her struggles away from home has been honored as the latest recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Elizabeth Trudeau, BSN, RN was presented the award during a surprise ceremony with […]

Here’s a great gift idea

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, December 4, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. What a great Christmas Gift for your neighbors – life-saving blood. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s […]

Extension of Dairy Margin Coverage secured

Program protects dairy farmers when cost of feed narrows profit margin Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be serving this week

St. Augustine’s will not be serving a meal this Wednesday, Nov. 22.  It will serve on Wednesday, November 29 (Lasagna). Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Best of luck today Nighthawks

Peru, Ny Nov. 18, 2023 – The Nighthawk football team gathered in the Middle School cafeteria to enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the Class B Quarterfinals in Mechanicville. Several local restaurants and businesses provided the food. Cheerleaders, family members, friends and community members were on hand to wish the team success.  

Purple Heart Trail marked at new Battlefield Memorial Gateway Park

Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Cashman, “With immense pride, we commemorate the completion of Phase I at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CCC receives $990K grant to foster student retention

The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways program also raises graduation rates for first-time students Click here for the Sun Community News story

Beta Technologies lands $169M federal loan to build its electric planes

Beta also has a facility in Plattsburgh  Click here for the VTDIgger story 

Beartracks Christmas Concert at the Fellowship Center on Dec. 9

More details on border funding – Both the Champlain and Rouses Point Ports of Entry to receive upgrades

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North Country Chamber applauds border crossing funding

Major funding announced to support Rouses Point and Trout River crossings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Kickin’ Up Dust Farm hosts Thera-Pets holiday fundraiser

Proceeds will support Thera-Pets work with special-needs kids Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum Dec. 9-10 Holiday Bazaar

Knights bring coats and boots to Peru Intermediate and Primary Schools

Peru, November 14, 2023 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented fifteen new children’s winter coats to Peru’s primary and intermediate schools, plus several pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. Intermediate School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We already know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing this […]

2024 Peru budget approved; property owner tax burden should be relatively stable

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY November 14 Special Town Board Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved the town’s $5.3 million 2024 budget. After multiple workshops, the board stayed under the state-mandated 2% tax cap. Its most significant challenge was dealing with projected Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance cost increases ranging from 26% […]

Public help sought regarding Military Turnpike Maplefields burglary

Anyone with information is asked to call State Police Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jersey Mike’s coming to Plattsburgh

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December 5 target date for reopening Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

Peru, November 14, 2023 – Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge construction is moving toward completion. Luck Bros. Project Manager Walter Tupper said December 5 is the target reopening date. Luck Bro. raised the bridge 3.5 feet and rebuilt the existing pedestals. It’s currently at road level but supported by temporary supports.

ADK 46ers give $100K+ to projects inside ADK Park

From loon conservation to steward programs, the funding will benefit the ADK Park Click here for the Sun Community News story 

STEC, SIMPSON BILL RENAMING BRIDGE AFTER FALLEN HERO OFFICIALLY SIGNED INTO LAW

Chesterfield bridge will now be the Lance Cpl. Scott Lee Schultz Memorial Bridge  Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Matt Simpson to rename a bridge after a deceased local hero has been officially signed into law by Governor Hochul. Bill S2905/A4033 renames a bridge on state Route 22, crossing over I-87 in […]

STEC HONORS GREGORY LEE AS INDUCTEE INTO NEW YORK STATE SENATE’S 2023 VETERANS HALL OF FAME

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.  Gregory T. Lee […]

What Veterans Day means to these North Country military personnel

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