Archive for 'Northern NY News'
From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape
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Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Power line relocation issues could delay work on the Telegraph Road culvert/bridge
June 23, 2025, Peru Town Board Meeting – Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported electric line relocation issues related to the closed Telegraph Road culvert/bridge that could delay the project. The large crane required to install the heavy box culvert needs a wide-clearance space, resulting in the relocation of power poles. Thus far, neither of the […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Champlain border crossing down 31% compared with 2024
June 25, 2025, North Country Chamber of Commerce – Border crossing numbers from Canada at our Champlain Port of Entry were down 31% in May compared to 2024. This compares to a 31% figure for March and 26% in April, likely attributable to the Easter holiday falling in April this year. It remains important that […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Fourth of July Celebration returns to Downtown Plattsburgh
This year’s event includes a parade, free concert, downtown food court and fireworks Click here for the Sun Community News services
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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June 23, 2025 set record local highs
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Fenton Thompson Obituary
“Fenton proudly served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, working in aviation aboard the USS Hornet. After his military service, he continued his aviation career with Grumman in Long Island before taking the New York State Police exam. He was sworn in as a Trooper in the early 1960s and dedicated 35 […]
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Few pop-up storms accompany second day of intense heat in Vermont, New York
Temperatures and humidity levels will both fall through the rest of the week Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Town of Jay’s Summer Concerts
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Clinton County. receives approval for nursing home sale
Click here for the Press-Republican story Here’s an October 2022 background story
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lake Placid man charged in major cross-country drug bust 1
8-month investigation culminated in 13 arrests and significant drug seizures Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Plattsburgh set for Toyota Bass-Fishing Series at Lake Champlain
Three-day tournament features a roster of region’s best bass-fishing pros Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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Schuyler Falls Music in the Park begins on Friday, July 18
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Peru girls basketball coach Brittany Marshall earns regional coaching honor
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Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL HIGHLIGHTS $250 MILLION AVAILABLE IN FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR OVER TWO MILLION CHILDREN ACROSS NEW YORK THIS SUMMER
$120 Per Child to Eligible Families Through 2025 Summer EBT Program Albany, June 23, 2025 – Gov. Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Reorganization & Regular School Board Monthly Meetings
The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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CVPH Blood Donor Drive, Monday, July 7
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, July 7, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates Peru blood drives.
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Service Org News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN 32 COUNTIES FOLLOWING SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FORECASTED EXTREME HEAT
The State of Emergency includes Albany, Bronx, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Kings, Madison, Nassau, New York, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Suffolk, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Westchester and contiguous counties. Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties in response […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Weather News/History.
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Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source
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Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Serving with Pride: Native of Adirondacks now on NYC Council During LGBTQ+ Pride month
Erik Bottcher discussed growing up in Wilmington, N.Y., his struggles with mental health, and how he advocates for kids in crisis Clcik here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.
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Posted: June 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 15, 2025
Cheezy Ziti Vegetable 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!
Posted: June 22nd, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru students hold Community Days with Sweethearts & Heroes: 6/11/25
A message and photos from Sweethearts and Heroes PERU, NY — About 350 Peru Central School District (CSD) students recently celebrated months of preparation and hard work — with a focus on changing their school culture — by holding a Community Day with Sweethearts & Heroes on June 11. About 2,000 elementary school students and […]
Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain and damaging winds tonight
NWS Burlington Nighttime thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight through Sunday morning, bringing frequent lightning, heavy rain, and damaging winds. Heat will build behind the storms on Sunday and peak on Monday.
Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Gibbs steps back from city council for career move
Gibbs encourages public interest in government office Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Political News.
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Chazy High School student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm
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Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Weather News/History.
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