Archive for 'Northern NY News'
How graphite mining in New York’s Champlain Valley created America’s iconic pencil
The rise and fall of Graphite, NY—the company town that powered Dixon Ticonderoga’s pencil empire Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: October 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Lake Champlain News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Tractor Parade on Friday, December 5
The 2025 Peru Tractor Parade will be held on Friday, December 5 beginning at 6:15 to 6:30 PM. 105-year-old Doug Brown will be the Grand Marshal. Make plans now! The Tractor Parade is one of Peru’s special events. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, […]
Posted: October 25th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru rallies past Saranac to claim CVAC football title
Click here for the Sun community News story
Posted: October 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Halloween Artisan Market Saturday, October 25, 10am-3pm
Join us today from 10am-3pm for our Halloween Artisan Market on the front lawn. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping or grab something special for yourself. Participating vendors: Designs By Renee, Half Moon Tarot Readings, Vikki’s Suds & Such, Bit Sized Builds, Upstate Emporium, As You Wish Signs & Gifts by Dina, Marilyn Kretser, […]
Posted: October 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Report: Goodman Mountain moose had chronic illness, brain lesions
Necropsy supports DEC’s field observations before staff euthanized the animal in July Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: October 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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ADK Action reports Keeseville Pharmacy is closing on October 25
Keeseville – 10/25/26 ADK Actions Reports: AdkAction is saddened to share the news that the Keeseville Pharmacy is closing on October 25, following the recent closure of Cornerstone Drug Store in Rouses Point. Both stores, owned by longtime AdkAction supporter Dan Bosley, have been important centers of care and community for years. Each also housed […]
Posted: October 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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$49 million NYS capital grants to strengthen private, not-for-profit colleges and universities
Grants Will Modernize Campuses, Enhance Student Experiences and Drive Statewide Economic Growth Full List of Awardees Available Here NYS News Release – Oct. 24, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $49 million in capital grants for 35 colleges and universities across New York State through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap). The […]
Posted: October 24th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Giants name Peru’s Ryon O’Connell Coach of the Week
Oct. 22, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Ryon O’Connell of Peru High School (Peru, N.Y.) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 8 of the 2025 season. The Peru Knighthawks remain undefeated and improved to 7-0 with a 27-0 win […]
Posted: October 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, Statewide News.
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Registration Open and Abstract Deadline Extended for the 2026 Lake Champlain Research Conference
Grand Isle, VT – Lake Champlain Sea Grant, in partnership with the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute, the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program/NEIWPCC, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium, is pleased to host the 2026 Lake Champlain Research Conference. The conference will be held from January 26–27, 2026, at the University of […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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North Country at Work: Remote work brought him back to Lowville. Now he runs his own firm
Clarkson grad returns to the North Country and starts his own consulting company Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Town Board October 9 Meeting Highlights
The Town Board approved: Granting Town Supervisor Craig Randall the authority to approve routine change orders on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project after conferring with the town’s engineer. The board’s goal is to “keep the project moving,” rather than delaying work until the next board meeting. A Murnane Building Contractors change order of $15,570.74 and […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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2025 Stuff the Strand event a resonating success
Casella, Northern Adirondacks Kiwanis and Morrisonville Girl Scouts Troop 4202 recognized for impressive results Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Service Org News, Social Issues.
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Peru’s Owen Laforest applauded for making a heartfelt difference
Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Youth News.
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Peru to host Section VII gymnastics championships Saturday
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Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Plattsburgh murder suspect found guilty
The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening Click here for the WPTZ story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Adirondack businesses try to capture electric vehicle traffic with chargers
EV charging stations have become more common at lodging facilities in recent years where guests can charge overnight Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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Look for good news? Here’s some!
NYS DEC reports: Vehicle and Hunting Compliance Checks – Hamilton County On Oct. 19, ECOs stationed at a check point in Hamilton County checked more than 100 vehicles, including hunters. Officers found no hunting violations, firearms that were safe and unloaded during their inspections, and legally tagged deer. These routine checks help to ensure that […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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ADK green group pauses plan to rename Coon Mountain
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Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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Here are the specific NYS DOT North Country planned 2026 paving projects
$1.1 million to resurface Route 374 from Reservoir Road to the Route 3 overhead ramp in the Towns of Saranac and Plattsburgh, Clinton County. $1.1 million to resurface Route 87 between Exit 40 and the Beekmantown Rest Area in the Towns of Beekmantown and Chazy, Clinton County. $3.1 million to resurface Interstate 87 from the […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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NYS to pave 2,150 lane miles in addition to the core road and bridge program
View List of Paving Projects Broken Down by Region Here NYS News Release of 10/22/25 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an unprecedented investment to renew dozens of vital state roadways across New York State during the 2026 construction season. Leveraging the $800 million that Governor Hochul secured in the most recent state budget to […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Regional Food Bank and Partners Detail Adirondack & North Country’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Event
Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up to thousands of individuals, families and seniors in the Adirondacks and North Country Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing will be the local food distribution site on November 22. PLATTSBURGH, NY (October 22, 2025) — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, local partners, site partners, donors and local elected officials […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, Upstate New York.
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Massena: NYS Power Authority concludes new power contract with Alcoa
Alcoa agrees to maintain a minimum of 500 full-time jobs NYS News Release, Oct. 22, 2205 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Border News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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More Students are Choosing Clinton Community College
CCC Sees Highest Overall Student Enrollment Figures in Five Years PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is continuing to grow, with fall enrollment up more than 9 percent over a year earlier and the highest since 2020. The college has 488 students enrolled on campus, up from 457 a year ago. In addition, full-time equivalent enrollment, […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Teen accused of disrupting “No Kings” protest in Potsdam faces multiple charges
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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The Smile That Said Everything: A Nurse’s Impact at the End of Life
New DAISY Award honoree Walter Rooks, RN ensures patient’s final moments filled with peace, respect CVPH News Release – Oct. 21, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – When Jessica Furnia’s father, Ricky Taylor, was unexpectedly admitted to University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, her world shifted in an instant. The man who […]
Posted: October 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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