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Malone man arrested for stealing, crashing multiple vehicles; high speed chases through Malone and Plattsburgh

Charged with stealing a second vehicle after being released following first vehicle theft  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones calls for HELP Program to include local governments

From the office of Assemblyman Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently sent a letter to the Commissioner of Civil Service, Timothy Hogues, regarding expanding the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program to include local governments. This program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for critical openings at state agencies. Currently, the program […]

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

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Fort Edward man convicted of murdering woman who wound up in his backcountry driveway after wrong turn

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Moriah native surpasses 1,000 points with Plattsburgh State

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Outdoor adventure at Point au Roche

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Businesses bet on the Adirondack Rail Trail

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National Weather Service Burlington – Today’s Forecast

The first part of a multifaceted storm arrives late this evening as a period of widespread snowfall. Snow will continue for much of the night, but rates will be light, so there will only be minor accumulations #vtwx #nywx

Doobie Brothers Schedule SPAC Concert

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Plattsburgh State mourns loss of former coach Phoebe Strurm

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Time to roll up your sleeves

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 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. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

Peru, NY, January 21, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Lyon Mountain as viewed from Jarvis Road.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Meat Loaf Potatoes Vegetable 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! We are excited to see you.

Peru Community Church Subs for Super Bowl!

Full-size subs for $12: Your choice of Ham, Turkey, Mixed Italian, or Egg Salad. Cheese, dressings, and vegetables are also available.  Chips included. CASH ONLY Pre-order by February 8th by calling 518-643-2261, 518-324-6084, or 518-578-5317. No phone orders will be taken after 2/8/24. Pick-up between 2 pm and 5 pm at Peru Community Church Fellowship […]

Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

Top professionals, including Janine Scherline of Peru, join Adirondack Council Senior Staff

Janine ScherlineELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. – Janine Scherline of Peru, NY, joined the Adirondack Council staff as Director of Development in mid-January, the organization announced. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro joined the Council’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. Prior to joining the Council’s team, Scherline was Director of Donor Engagement for […]

Guilty pleas in Chesterfield murder case

Plattsburgh men plead guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of Kenneth Darrah Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$6.5M in federal funding to CVPH

FEMA allocation to support generator replacement project Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY, January 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Temperature 12 Degrees

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

Sub-Zero wind chills coming, especially Saturday morning

NWS Burlington Below-normal temperatures are forecasted through the weekend. Breezy winds will bring sub-zero wind chills, especially on Saturday morning.

Drone package triggers Ray Brook Federal Prison lockdown

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Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

The Wild Center nominated again for Best Science Museum in U.S.

Fans can vote once a day till Feb. 12 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor’s executive budget includes proposed closure of 5 state prisons

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