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Town Board awards last wastewater treatment plant bid

By John T Ryan April 8, 2025, Peru, NY—On Tuesday afternoon, the Peru Town Board awarded K & L Plumbing and Heating of Plattsburgh a $1,156,000 contract for the mechanical components (heating and air conditioning) of the wastewater treatment plant project. The general, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contracting bids amount to $17,450,000, excluding design, engineering, […]

Prison Dog Sweep very successful

Stec, Gray announce legislation allowing 2,000 fired COs to return to work

            Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) announced legislation permitting the reinstatement of 2,000 correction officers fired by Governor Hochul in the aftermath of the CO strikes for prison safety measures. Senate Bill S.7310 would grant a grace period for officers terminated by the governor to return to work without retribution. […]

CVPH Community Forum Spotlights UVMH Network Workforce Development, Physician Recruitment Success

CVPH CEO Eappen, MD, said, “Our health system has recruited 90 physicians and 57 advanced practice providers, with a scheduled start date this fiscal year.” PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/10/2025) — Improving access to quality health care close to home by recruiting and supporting the region’s health care workforce was the primary focus of a Community Forum […]

Stefanik appointed to key leadership positions

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Dannemora FCU donates $10,000 to local non-profit North Country Veterans Association

(Plattsburgh, N.Y.) – Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU) is excited to announce a $10,000 donation to the North Country Veterans Association, a local non-profit in the community. Dannemora FCU President and CEO Chris Hay said, “We are extremely passionate about donating to the North Country Veterans Association, and it has been an honor to do […]

President Trump is dismantling the Dept. of Education. What does that mean for the North Country?

” “But the biggest pots of federal funding are to support children with physical and learning disabilities and for rural and/or low-income schools. The North Country has a lot of those.”  Click here for the NCPR story 

May 14 Chamber of Commerce Job Fair

Looking to grow your team? Don’t miss the Spring Job Fair on May 14th—your chance to connect with potential employees and showcase the opportunities within your organization! Finding the right talent is crucial for every business, and the North Country Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping our members fill their open positions. Take advantage […]

Peru students awared Stem Fair Highest Honors Commendations

April 8, 2025 – This past Saturday, two Peru Science National Honor Society members presented their year-long research project at the judged TERRA Northeast Regional STEM Fair at Paul Smith’s College. After multiple rounds of presenting to judges, Lauren and Josie were awarded Highest Honors Commendations, the Association for Women Geoscientists Student Award for Geoscience […]

Upstate NY woman draws on immigrant experience to diversify Adirondack trails

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New York corrections officers to receive extra overtime pay until May 9

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Olympic Skeleton Racer Katie Uhlaender: A Powerful, Determined Leader & Advocate

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Sackets Harbor family detained by ICE is returning home to the North Country

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New Organization’s motto is “Veterans 4 Veterans”

By John T Ryan (Please share)  Peru, NY, April 6, 2025—Last year, a small group of local veterans formed The Veterans of the North Motorcycle Association (VONMA), adopting the motto “Veterans 4 Veterans.” On Sunday morning, the Association’s President, Kevin Burrell, exemplified this motto by presenting a check for $14,244 to veteran Jimmy Devan.  On […]

Enjoy the Palm Sunday Brunch at the PCC Fellowship Center

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 

Chicken & Biscuits  Salad  Fruit  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!

CCHA awarded $5k grant by Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Early in 2025, the Clinton County Historical Association received a $5,000 grant from the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to promote studying our country’s history. The internship is intended to provide a student with training and education within the organization. CCHA uses the internship to make hundreds of historical documents and […]

PERU CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ANNUAL MEETING of the inhabitants of the Peru Central School District, Peru, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in the district will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the High School Community Room, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the transaction of such business as […]

Border Czar Tom Homan addresses ICE visit close to home

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Town of Plattsburgh celebrates 240 years on Charter Day

Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and investing in the future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Central School student Connor Baehre selected to attend Students Inside Albany Conference

Plattsburgh, NY- Connor Baehre, a high school junior from Peru Central School, has been selected to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany Conference sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc. Annika Pair from Northern Adirondack Central School has been chosen 1st alternate and Lino Caputo from Boquet Valley Central […]

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting April 8, 2025

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately […]

Plattsburgh Bublic Library to host Creative Writing Group

Writers of all levels are encouraged to let their creativity shine Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. Office for the Aging to host caregiver training

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North Country Community College to use $50,000 grant to target more adult learners

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