Archive for 'Northern NY News'
PCSD Superintendent reports today’s budget, proposition, board vote
Dear Community, I’m pleased to share the official results of the 2025 Peru Central School District budget vote: 2025–2026 School Budget Passed – 450 Yes, 182 No Bus Purchase Proposition Passed – 447 Yes, 182 No Peru Free Library Funding Passed – 465 Yes, 166 No Board of Education Election – Two Seats Lauren Prue: […]
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vandals damage town property
Peru, NY, May 25, 2025 – On or about Saturday, May 3, vandals defaced the Sullivan Park entrance sign, damaged a Sullivan Park picnic table and bench, and severely damaged metal signs at Little Ausable River Park. On Monday, May 6, at the Town Board meeting, the Town Supervisor Craig Randall said the repair cost […]
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Heath Dept. cautions against using roadside spring water
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Andrew Woodruff and Ithaca College Friends
Andrew Woodruff and Ithaca College Friends Present “A SENIORS RECITAL” Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30pm Saranac United Methodist Church Free Admission
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh confers degrees to 1,000
Three ceremonies held Saturday as 1K graduated from Plattsburgh and Queensbury campuses Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru captures CVAC D-I baseball crown in final game
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 19th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Border crossings from Canada to the North Country are down significantly
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: May 19th, 2025 under Border News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Peru prepares for Memorial Day
Posted: May 19th, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meatloaf Potatoes 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: May 19th, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #61
Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability. He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont. The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #60
Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training. Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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National Weather Service Burlington 4:30 a.m.
Our warm weather streak is over for awhile. Rain showers remain in the forecast, but no thunderstorms are expected today.\n\nYesterday, Montpelier and Plattsburgh broke daily record precipitation amounts of 1.86″ (besting 1.11″ in 1970) and 1.47″ (besting 0.83″ of 2014).
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under City News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction
Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.” Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow
The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Highway Dept. News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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Peru Fire Department Volunteers Honor Vets
Peru, NY, May 17, 2025 – Three cheers to these members of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department who traveled to Plattsburgh early this morning to honor the veterans traveling on the North Country Honor Flight.
Posted: May 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, General News, Honor Flights, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Saturday, May 24 – Ledge Hill North (the former Livingoods) Grand Opening
Posted: May 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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May 17 – Severe thunderstorm warning until 3:15 PM
NWS Burlington Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Plattsburgh NY, Dannemora NY and Keeseville NY until 3:15 PM EDT
Posted: May 17th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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People travel many miles to enjoy the North Country
Peru Dock, U.S. Route 9 – May 17, 2025 – At 6:30 this morning, the weather was perfect for fishing on Lake Champlain. This gentleman, accompanied by his son, drove six 6-hours from Long Island to fish in Lake Champlain. The dad is a 1998 Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh grad who appreciates all the North […]
Posted: May 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Recreation opportunities.
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Celebratory ribbon cutting for new Keeseville Waterfront Park June 4
Following years of planning and fundraising, Waterfront Park readies to open Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton Community College Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College is proud to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on Friday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Forrence Center on campus. This year’s valedictorian is Alex Cone, an applied psychology major graduating summa cum laude. Known for her academic drive […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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STEC honors entrepreneur Renee Reardon at Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) honored Queensbury resident Renee Reardon at the Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction ceremony yesterday in Albany. Reardon is a local entrepreneur, who owns two Queensbury McDonald’s, and is well-known in the community for being an active participant in and supporter of numerous non-profit endeavors. Reardon sponsors School Nights for her alma […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru students design new Babbie Farm Museum sign
The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its new museum sign. Peru School students, along with their teacher, designed and painted the new sign. The sign will be revealed during a special 10:00 AM ceremony on the museum’s opening day, Saturday, May 17th. To celebrate this special occasion, the museum […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Town of Peru History Walk – May 31, 10 am, Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street
Join Town of Peru Historian Helen Nerska with Bob McGee and Christina Irwin Mullen for a history walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street and concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. Share your stories of Old Peru and hear new ones. Should weather be a concern, call Helen at 513-582-7246 […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Interfaith Food Shelf saw 11% growing community need last year
Interfaith provided 11 to 12 tons of food monthly last year, their 60th Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Saturday, May 17 – Granny’s Attic at Fellowship Center
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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