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Elise Stefanik endorses Trump for president in 2024 as other Republicans decline

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony

Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Local veteran honored during annual Veterans Day ceremony

Greg Lee honored for dedication to country, community and fellow veterans Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Nicole’ makes landfall in Florida, remnants to impact New England, northern NY

Click here for the NBC5 story 

Make-A-Wish Northeast New York to kick off holiday campaign

Volunteers needed for annual holiday fundraiser Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain dealership changes ownership

Parker Chevrolet becomes Goss Chevrolet Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Nicole’ makes landfall in Florida, remnants to impact New England, northern NY

“Northern New York is likely to see the heaviest amount of rainfall, with more than 3 inches of rain possible in the hardest-hit areas, Frechette says. More widespread rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected throughout the region.” Click here for the NBC5 story 

Take-out turkey dinner Sunday in Morrsonville

Clinton County Legislature Meeting of November 9, 2022

Saranac Central soccer program makes heartfelt $20K+ donation

Making a difference on and off the field with a lasting legacy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Upstate vs. Downstate: The 2 different NY governor races plus 7 more Election 2022 takeaways

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Earl Parker passes away

Facebook post of November 9, 2022 Parker Family Maple Farm It’s the end of an era. Sadly, we must share the passing of Earl Parker at the age of 88. Mr. Parker passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Although, we are all heartbroken by this loss, we are grateful for the innumerable ways that […]

Hathaway sets a Section VII swim record

Saturday, November 5 – Congratulations to Peru student Alexis Hathaway who surpassed a 100-meter backstroke record that stood for twenty-seven years. Alexis recorded a time of 1:02:89 surpassing Erica Lindsay’s  time of 1:02:90 set on September 15, 1995. Alexis set the record at Section VII competition held last Saturday at Ausable Valley Central. Alexis swims […]

More people are aware of Peru’s rich history than ever before thanks to Ron and Carol Allen

By John T. Ryan Peru – Over many years, many people knew Ron and Carol Allen, Ron as a Peru Central School guidance counselor and Carol as Peru Central’s food service director. They retired from their professions several years ago. On July 31, 2022, Ron and Carol retired as Town of Peru co-historians, another activity […]

Stec wins re-election to state Senate

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Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District

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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin

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Lake Placid’s McGahay wins state Supreme Court seat

“Republican running mates Richard A. Kupferman and Chris Obstarczyk, who earned the other two open seats, earned 152,176 votes and 144,315 votes, respectively.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Stefanik cruises to re-election

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2022 Peru, NY Election Results

These totals do not including 262 Early Ballots, 241 Absentee Ballots and 22 Affidavit Ballots.  Governor and Lt. Governor  Hochul & Delgado – 779 Zeldin & Esposito – 1382 Write-ins – 6 State Comptroller  DiNapoli – 981  Rodriguez – 1144  Attorney General  James – 840 Henry – 1291 Write-ins – 1 U.S. Senator  Schumer – […]

Five new COVID deaths reported locally

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UVM doctor: Child RSV cases, hospitalizations putting stress on system

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No.Co. officials report high early voting rates

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Last week to enjoy “13 Sundays Art Exhibit” at the Peru Free Library

Peru, November 7, 2022 – This week is your last chance to see the 13 Sundays Outdoor Art Exhibit at the Peru Free Library. Over the course of the 13 Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these local artists and photographers meet at a local venue to put their artistic skills to work. Overlooking […]

President’s door revolves again at Paul Smith’s College

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story