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Peru Town Board March 9 meeting highlights

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru town Board conducted a 30-minute regular meeting on Monday, March 9, and then adjourned to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Supervisor Craig Randall said he didn’t anticipate any other board actions following the executive session.  The board approved:  Signing a Supplemental Consultant Agreement with C&S Engineers […]

Peru Drama Club presents Footloose: The Musical Three days, four shows March 19-21

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York Focus Is Suing the State Prison Agency

Prison officials have refused to release crucial records on how the agency handles allegations of sexual abuse. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center acquires 600 acres in Onchiota

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC: Statewide residential brush burning prohibition begins

DEC reminds New Yorkers of the statewide brush burning prohibition for two months this spring in an effort to prevent wildfires Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

After a winter of high bills, National Grid’s rates are going up again in April

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Downed trees and power lines close Peru School on Tuesday, March 17

The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum 2026 Season Schedule

Peru Free Library Family Program brings Iditarod musher, her dog, and sled to town

By John T Ryan  Peru – “Gee” and “Haw.” Those are the commands mushers use to tell their sled dogs to turn right and left. Until March 7, many local families and kids had never heard those words—at least, not until Karen Land brought her exciting world of sled dogs to a Peru Free Library […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 23, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr.Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also […]

Vilas Home opens two new secure memory care units

Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Locally strong winds, heavy rain, then a burst of snow in Vermont, New York Monday

Scattered outages, locally slick travel possible through Tuesday morning Click here for teh MYNBC5 story 

Lease approval moves $40M APA headquarters project forward

The Adirondack Park Agency is one step closer to moving from Ray Brook Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

The Recovery Lounge in Jay offers a haven for artists and creatives

The Recovery Lounge provides space for artists from around the region, but has struggled recently due to funding cuts Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Evening of Healing: Stories of Strength, offered free on Monday, March 23, Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, 6:00-7:30 pm.

Through a variety of different situations, everyone experiences pain and suffers unexpected loss at some time in their lives.  The goal ofAn Evening of Healing is to open communication for attendees to learn where and how to find strength, connect with people so healing can begin, and leave with a sense of hope and purpose.  […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

WITS WORKOUT TUESDAY, 11 A.M. at the Peru Free Library

Peru’s girls basketball season ends in 60-32 loss to Albany Academy

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Plattsburgh YMCA Board issues statement

Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]

Popular YMCA Bright Beginnings child care center in Plattsburgh closed after facing physical abuse and inappropriate discipline violations

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Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week

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Peru School District Seeks School Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]

Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Art exhibits, St. Patrick’s Day parades and other Adirondacks events

Events across the Adirondacks this week include concerts, snowshoeing, art exhibit openings and other activities Click here for the Almanac Almanac story 

Annual report with data about how invasive species impact land, water and communities in the Adirondacks released

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story