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Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 

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

A. Mason descendants witness historic painting reproduction being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park

By John T Ryan Peru – July 8, 2023 – It must have been a memorable morning for Phillip, Ann, and Douglas Mason as they watched a painting that recalls their family’s place in Peru’s history being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park. The three are great-grandchildren of Albert Mason, founder of A. Mason Lumber […]

Here’s why Adirondack peatlands are so unique in the face of climate change

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Fireworks added to packed Airborne Make-A-Wish Saturday, July 15 schedule

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jehovah’s Witness Convention Returning to Albany, New York

MVP Arena to Host the First Large Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019  Jehovah’s Witness News Release Edited for brevity. Albany, New York – After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organizations has again chosen Albany to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention. In 2020, the pandemic […]

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING…

National Weather Service Burlington VT 852 AM EDT Fri Jul 7 2023 Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex- Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, […]

State bridges, culverts receive $516M for rehab or replacement

BRIDGE NY funding makes communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Trailways of NY stepping up service in Amtrak absence

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Greg Timmons named New York Fire Chief’s Association Instructor of the Year

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Peru Knights announce scholarship winners

Congratulations to Peru High School graduating seniors Remi Beauharnois, Tucker MacDougal, Katherine Roy, and Nolan Manchester, the winners of the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus 2023 college scholarships. The Scholarship Committee reported that their applications were outstanding. Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan and Committee Chairman Robert Bilow presented scholarship certificates to Katherine Roy and Nolan Manchester […]

Column: Truth has no slants, spins, or sides

Thoughts from Behind the Pressline from the Sun Community News Publisher  Click here for Dan Alexander’s opinion 

Heat alert issued for much of Upstate NY; it could feel like 99 degrees

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Strand Center for the Arts – Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting is right around the corner!

Learn how to use our Fusion Edge Epilog Laser to create engraved coasters, keychains, and beverage tumbler! Register for this class at StrandCenter.org

Aubuchon Round Up yields $2,800+ for Babbie Museum

The Babbie Museum sending out wishes for a Happy 4th of July! The Babbie Museum is not only celebrating independence day today, but we are also celebrating the spectacular results of Aubuchon Hardware’s June Round Up program. Thank you, Jason Trombley and Deb Defayette, for being our fundraising champions! Monday, David Babbie and Lee Babbie […]

Fire cancels July Fourth parade in Ticonderoga

The Ticonderoga Fire Department was lined up to walk in the parade when the emergency call came in Click here for the MyNBC5 News story 

Seven state campgrounds open early for 2024 eclipse

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits Fruit Cup Yogurt 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 at our table!

Surgical Technology Training Pathway, Others Offer Health Care Career Opportunities

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Thanks to an innovative partnership with Clinton Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College, the University of Vermont Health Network has created a Surgical Technologist Training Pathway Program (ST) designed to prepare students to become part of the surgical team. Its launch is the latest in a series of strategic initiatives by […]

NAC grad earns Retired Educators Scholarship

The Dr. Karl R. and Ruth Kramer Northeastern Zone of the Retired Educators of New York Education Scholarship 2023 is being awarded to Matthew Boulrice. Matthew graduated from Northern Adirondack Central High School and plans to attend SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall. Matthew has been a high honor roll student throughout his high school years, […]

Elmore SPCA has multiple places to drop bottle and cans

Water rescues and road closures in northern New York

Story highlights Blue Haven Campsite damage  Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Flood warning in effect for parts of Northern N.Y., damage reports along Great Chazy River

Communities along the 374 and Route 11 corridors can expect road closures Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Here’s why Peru Farm Center has a new name and a new home

By John T. Ryan (Please share) Plattsburgh – On June 14, 2023, Peru Farm Center, located at 2682 Route 22 in Peru, moved and became Taylor Equipment Sales and Taylor Powersports at 5 Latour Lane, Plattsburgh. All the employees who worked in Peru are working at the new location. In Plattsburgh, it operates in a much […]

No hiker shuttles are running in the Adirondack High Peaks. Here’s why

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