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Plattsburgh’s spring artisan market, and many events set for Adirondacks from April 25-May 1

Click here for  the Adirondack Almanac story 

A new brew pub comes to town

By John T Ryan April 24, 2025, Peru, NY – Many have been curious about what happened since the Livingoods Restaurant sign was taken down. A new establishment, Ledge Hill North, is now operating at 697 Bear Swamp Road. Matthew Brankman, the owner of Ledge Hill Brewing Co. in Ticonderoga, oversees this new venture. Brankman […]

Saturday, April 26 is Peru Green Up Day

Ausable Point, April 23, 2025, 5:45 to 6:00 a.m.

Early morning fire burns down historic funeral home in Elizabethtown, NY

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Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Actions

Town of Wilmington Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On April 19 at 6:14 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from two hikers looking for assistance getting down from the top of Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway. The two 19-year-olds from Quebec were not prepared for the cold and rainy conditions on the trail. At 6:52 p.m., Forest […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 23, 2025  

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  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!

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of April 14, 2025

AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of April 14, 2025 @ 6 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO);

Planning Board Chairman Richard Williams stepping down; volunteers needed

Once again, the Peru Town is seeking Planning Board volunteers. The longtime chairman, Richard Williams, is giving up his position, and one vacant position has not been filled. The board can have up to seven members; It’s been getting by with six plus one alternate.  Regarding serving on the board, Richard Williams explained, “Why not […]

Remembrance Plaza Plans Unveiled

Plattsburgh – April 18, 2025 – The Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor, Michael Cashman, unveiled the signature piece of this next chapter: the Remembrance Plaza — a space of reflection and reverence, honoring those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms.   Mr. Cashman’s Facebook Post:  With the 250th anniversary of the United States (USA 250) […]

Peru Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, April 21,  from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

Depot Theatre announces expanded 2025 main stage season; season passes now on sale

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COMMENTARY: Saving Arto, It’s Not Magic

Monaco’s Land of Make Believe heritage is safe–and on public display–at the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown Click here for Adirondack Almanac story 

Stefanik reintroduces by-partisan legislation to designate Plattsburgh Airport as a Port of Entry

April 17, 2025 – Elise Stefanik News Release  While Plattsburgh International Airport qualifies as a port of entry under CBP’s criteria, it has not received this designation, which has resulted in increased costs for the airport and travelers flying in and out. Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Border Airport Fairness Act […]

March Champlain car crossings down by 31% compared to last year, truck crossings up 12%

North country Chamber Of Coommerce Press Release  “We now have the border crossing numbers for Champlain for March and, as anticipated, car crossings were down 31% compared with March 2024,” reports Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “Visitation was down 16% in February but we knew March was the month that […]

NY-21 Rep. Elise Stefanik reportedly eyeing run for governor of New York

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Peru students are learning more about the environment at Earth Fest 2025

By John T. Ryan The Peru High School gym is bustling with activity from Tuesday to Thursday this week as 1,200 students participate in Earth Fest 2025. Sixteen environmental education and student organizations are on hand to answer questions, distribute literature, and conduct hands-on learning activities. The school club Students Against a Vanishing Environment hosts […]

NYS Leaders describe the advantges of the soon-to-be-installed Smart Meters

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SUNY chancellor worries about chilling effect after Plattsburgh student set for deportation

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CVPH Blood Drive on Monday, April 21

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, April 21,  from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

Should I stay or go? Immigrants across U.S. consider self-deportation

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New Education Course for Lake Champlain Boaters

New York passed a law requiring anyone operating a motorized vessel to get and carry a boating safety certificate. Click here for the WCAX story 

Peru Central to host Earth Fest 2025

Peru CSD will conduct Earth Day celebration workshops involving sixteen (16) environmental education organizations and student presenters from April 15th to April 17th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a three-day event to celebrate Earth Day and bring greater awareness of environmental issues to our students, staff, and community. There will be stations […]

Clinton County Fair Demolition Derby set for July 12

ACW seeks submissions for Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is now accepting submissions for its 12th annual Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency – a fully funded, two-week residency at the Lodge on Twitchell Lake near Big Moose, NY. Submissions are due by May 19. Each fall, ACW welcomes six poets, fiction writers and creative nonfiction writers – three […]