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13 National Guard troops hospitalized after bus crash in Malone Friday morning

Click here NCPR story 

Roger’s House needs volunteers

Adirondack Foundation Announces Name Change to Adirondack Community Foundation

New name reinforces the community foundation’s deep commitment to serving the people and places of the Adirondack region LAKE PLACID, NY  — Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. “Adding the word […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 2025 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 9, 2025.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Authorize Signature for Realtor’s Contract to Sell the 7 Jenkins St. Property. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Request for Use of Heyworth Mason Park for Honor Flight Fundraiser. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Request for Use of Heyworth Mason […]

NY School Districts ranked by per pupil spending

Thanks to Syracuse.com for this information.  https://www.datawrapper.de/_/gwj66/

Very gusty winds Friday morning and early afternoon

Batten down the hatches! We will see some widespread gusty winds materialize around daybreak on Friday and continue into the early afternoon. West winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph could cause minor tree damage and/or scattered power outages.

Keeseville Music Festival’s nine concerts begin July 4

Jay receives $300K Community Development Block Grant

Eligible households now able to apply for funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Anderson Falls Heritage Soc. begins Summer Speaker Series

Free presentations uncover the fascinating stories behind Keeseville’s history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru 8th graders write to Assemblyman Billy Jones

Today I received letters from students in Peru Central School District’s 8th grade class. They shared with me their concerns about issues they’re seeing with the environment and wildlife. I love hearing from young students about their concerns and seeing them getting involved in being a voice for change. Thank you to their teachers and […]

Celebrating the North Country’s role in the Underground Railroad on Juneteenth

“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story 

June 19, National Weater Service, Burlington

Warm to hot temperatures and muggy conditions will help increase the risk of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms. The main time window will be between 2 PM and 8 PM. Storms could produce a variety of weather hazards today. After the front, gusts up to 35 mph are possible.

Stefanik asks for review of Medicaid eligibility

Says Medicaid must be safeguarded from waste, fraud and abuse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Town Board receives long-awaited news – The Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project will meet the July 1 start deadline

By John T Ryan June 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting – The Senior Construction Manager at AES Northeast presented the near-term construction schedule for the wastewater treatment plant. The general contractor, Murnane Building Contractors, is set to arrive at the site on Monday, June 16, to erect signage, install electricity, and bring in trailers. Erosion […]

Disaster Hub forming at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has announced the formation of the North Country Community Disaster Hub, a new regional initiative to provide coordinated response, training, and relief services in the event of natural disasters or community-wide emergencies. The Hub will be located in the former St. Augustine’s School, now functioning as the parish […]

Stefanik Revives Bill to Fairly Compensate Federal Correctional Officers

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

Infrastructure concerns mount at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says he has repeatedly asked for federal assistance to address the issues, but no serious action has been taken Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Begins 

Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite  June 16, 2025, Peru, NY –  Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site.  Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]

June 19 Double Concert at the Strand

Local family pledges impressive $30K to YMCA capital campaign

Fundraising continues as planning for New York Road expansion continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Public Service Commission approves $37M NYSEG Kents Falls project

Approval part of 29 infrastructure projects valued at $632M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds gather for “No Kings” protest in Canton, Malone, Plattsburgh and many others

Click here for the NCPR story 

Don’t Miss! The Town of Peru History Walk

June 28th, 10 am, Begins at Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street, Peru, 12972 Don’t miss our Town of Peru history walk with Helen Nerska, Christina Irwin Mullen, and Bob McGee. We will walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street, concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. On the walk you […]

Peru’s summer concert series begins on Sunday, June 29, at 6 PM

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh 

Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]