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Teen suspect in Brexi’s killing was released from youth facility despite gun charges last year

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Lake George Ice Castle to open, tickets on sale

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‘It’s crunch time’ Ice Palace construction starts late, but IPW 101 moves fast

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

County social services in NY botch many child death investigations, system failing kids, audit says

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Peru seeking Part-time Recreaction Director

The Town of Peru is seeking a Part-time Recreation Director at $18,000 per year.  Please see the attached job description and requirements.  The attached application (or pick up at the Town Hall) must be fully filled out and returned to secretary@perutown.com or dropped off at the Peru Town Hall to Pamela Barber.  Applications must be […]

Edible marijuana consumption among kids in VT, Upstate NY skyrockets

Following the national trend for kids under 5 over the last five years Click here for the NBC5 story 

How sweet it is: See Central NY gingerbread village named a top hotel display in the US

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What parents should know about COVID vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under

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Children as young as 6 months can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine

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Peru’s Christmas Tree is illuminated and beautiful

Peru – December 2, 2022 – It was fun at Little Ausable River Park tonight as the Peru Girl Scouts sang Christmas carols and Mrs. Marti Cabana lit Peru’s Town Christmas Tree. Just as she was about to throw the switch, the Peru Fire Department’s decorated trucks passed by. The kids were excited. Dianne Miller, […]

Peru highway department gears up for winter, Heyworth-Mason Park paintings awaken Peru students’ interest in local history

  By John T Ryan   November 16, 2022 – Peru – As of 8:30 a.m. Peru has more than 4 inches of snow on the ground, and it’s still falling. Thankfully, at the Monday, November 7th meeting, the town board approved hiring Adam Archer and Darrell Martineau as equipment operators, their most important job […]

North Country Youth Soccer Program finds a winter home

Plattsburgh YMCA joins Adirondack Coast Sports to ensure program continuation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru youth soccer closing ceremony

9 a.m. Oct. 15, 2022 – Youth Commission Brian Marino thanked coaches, parents, former Recreation Director John Flynn, Interim Recreation Director Kristen Marino, youth commission members, the field maintenance staff, and everyone responsible for the program’s success. Three hundred eighty children participated on mite, mini-mite, and peewee soccer teams.  

Holiday Train to return after two-year hiatus

Stops planned in Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Monday, Nov. 28 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru father, daughter become 46ers together

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Adirondack Center for Writing Launches First Teen Writing Anthology 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that submissions are open for Wild Words, the first Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. This brand new, yearly print publication is designed to be a place for teens living in the North Country to publish their creative writing, including […]

October 22nd County Youth Bureau “Trick or Trot” at Heyworth Mason Park

Interim Recreation Director hired; town faces 2023 budget challenges

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board appointed Kristen Marino as Interim Recreation Director at its August 22, 2022, board meeting. Marino will hold the position until the board hires a replacement for retired Recreation Director John Flynn. Marino previously served as assistant recreation director. She told the board she is a […]

Sept. 27 Peru Youth Commission Meeting

Peru Youth Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:15 pm at Lapham Mills Park. Open meeting. The public is welcome! 

Plattsburgh debates future of Crete Civic Center

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Agenda – Peru Youth Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7 p.m. at Lapham Mills Park

Call to order   Approval of agenda   Approval of minutes of July’s meeting   Interim Youth Director   Soccer Updates   Other Business   Executive Session (if necessary)   Adjourn

The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the whole planet, study finds

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Respect for Town Justice Larry Cabana; John Flynn resigns; Preserving Peru’s rich history and much more

By John T Ryan  Peru – Supervisor Brandy McDonald began the meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, by asking for a moment of silence for Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, who passed away on Saturday, August 6. Cabana was first elected as town justice in 2014. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Matt Favro stated that […]

43rd Essex Day celebration scheduled for Aug. 6

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Tiny library, wide impact

Ellenburg Center boy’s pandemic idea continues to flourish and grow Click here for the Sun Community News story