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April 30 Chesterfield Public Open House and Planning Workshop

Inmate sentenced to 22 years for C.O. assaults

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Gov.’s Grid of the Future study advances innovative ‘smart grid’

This story reads like a Governor Hochul Press Release  Study establishes goals and strategies for a grid using multiple power sources Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stec stands up for correctional facilities in budget debate, fights to prevent future closures

State Senator Dan Stec Press Release            Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today voted against the Public Protection and General Government Bill (S.8305-C) state budget bill and a measure in it that authorizes the closure of up to five correctional facilities statewide. During the debate on this bill, Senator Stec brought a hostile amendment to […]

A new St. Lawrence Seaway visitor center connects past and present

Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru man facing murder charge

Accused killer found near the Canadian border just hours before Krysten Remy’s body was discovered Click here for the Sun Community News more detailed story 

George and Shirley Moore Foundation steps up in a big way to help a new, much-needed program

Plattsburgh – April 17, 2024 – The George and Shirley Moore Foundation of Keeseville presented the Heart Well Homestead with a $25,000 donation to help establish a maternity home in the city of Plattsburgh. Heart Well Homestead is a new nonprofit in Clinton County that will strive to alleviate homelessness by operating a 24-month transitional […]

April 18, 2024 – Police make arrest in Peru homicide investigation

Kevin D. Kosza was arrested and was arraigned this morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru, NY Police investigating Jenkins St. homicide after woman found dead

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April 17, 2024, Ausable Point DEC Campground – “Major” construction project underway

A new entrance booth 

Peru Central School District is partners with River Valley Regenerative to compost food scraps!

River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik named to 2024 Time Magazine 100 list

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Big Peru VFW event coming up

Stone fundraiser set for April 27

This is your chance to support a family with Peru ties whose son is undergoing cancer treatment By John T Ryan Peru/Plattsburgh —If you’ve never been to Peru’s Courthouse, you may not know Holly Stone. She’s been a Peru court clerk since 2011. Holly and her husband Terry’s 25-year-old son Austin is battling brain cancer. […]

2024 property tax assessments in today’s mail

By John T Ryan  April 15, 2024, Peru—Most Peru property owners opened their mailboxes today to find their 2024 Assessment Notification from Peru’s assessor, Jeremiah Cross. An accompanying letter explains why annual assessments are necessary and provides options if a taxpayer disagrees with the assessed value. County, town, and school tax rates, not assessed values, […]

CVPH statement on today’s lockdown

CVPH Lockdown Initiated for Patient and staff safety Security measures were lifted after a quick, professional response from local law enforcement PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/15/2024) — Earlier this morning, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) officials, in conjunction with local law enforcement, locked down the Main Campus after a credible […]

UPDATE: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital lockdown lifted

This story was last updated at 1:50 p.m. Click here for the NCPR story 

NBC5 reports that CVPH lockdown ended at 10:32 a.m.

Lockdown cleared at CVPH in Plattsburgh April 15, 10:36AM EDT The lockdown has ended as of 10:32 a.m., according to hospital officials.

CVPH in Plattsburgh on lockdown

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One confirmed dead after Saranac Burnt Hill Rd. fire

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

CCC remembers past President Ray DiPasquale

DiPasquale passed away on April 4, He served as the College President from 2017 to 2021 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hudson Headwaters to open new primary care location in Lake Placid

New practice focuses on family health Click here for the Sun Community News story

Man arrested following report of gunfire in Plattsburgh

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Total eclipse of the pie: Warrensburg pizza joint turns stopped cars into customers

An employee had the idea to sell pizzas to people stopped at red lights. It worked in a big way!  Click here for the GREAT NCPR story