Archive for April 28th, 2023
New highway superintendent takes the helm in Plattsburgh
Greg Burnell now filling the shoes of the town’s top highway job Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News.
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Work on new Au Sable Forks firehouse about to begin
Skyrocketing cost of materials was challenging but not insurmountable Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAIL VOLUNTEERS PREPARE TRAILS FOR THE GRAND HIKE ON MAY 6TH
WESTPORT, NY: Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is preparing its trails for the annual Grand Hike on Saturday, May 6, which this year is an almost 14-mile walk through forests and fields from Willsboro to Westport. CATS will have three “oases” along the way, where hikers will find snacks, water, and porta potties. Hikers can also […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Hochul announces conceptual agreement on weeks-late state budget
Hochul convinced lawmakers to make more changes to the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more power to set bail in cases of serious crimes. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”
The Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023 and will be judged by a […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service
Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs
Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Downtown Plattsburgh Riverwalk construction begins May 1
Will be open to pedestrians and cyclists with multi-use path and overlooks Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under City News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry
Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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