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Archive for June, 2024

Peru Summer 2024 Concert Schedule

Mike Collin named 2024 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award Honoree

Former Luck Bros. superintendent continues to lead Beartown Ski Area into a strong future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Over $4.7M in eclipse visitor spending across North Country

Direct spending in Lake Placid over $2.7M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Free event features 200+ skaters from the Northeast and Canada

Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships return June 19-22 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidate Dan Lennon Shares His Top Issues for the City

Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidate Dan Lennon Shares His Top Issues for the City

Mayoral Candidate Wendell Hughes on His Vision for the City of Plattsburgh

Mayoral Candidate Wendell Hughes on His Vision for the City of Plattsburgh

DEC Announces 2024 First-Time Camper Program

Interested Campers Encouraged to Enter Lottery Open June 13 to 20 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the return of the popular First-Time Camper Program for the 2024 season. New York families that have never experienced camping will have the opportunity to try camping and other recreational […]

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of June 10, 2024

Growing SUNY Plattsburgh North Country scholarship program inspires students, donors

Support for the North Country Scholarship Program by businesses, alumni, community is rising CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY 

Elmore SPCA officials discuss future of animal shelter

The Peru-based animal rescue is set to stop providing services to seven out of ten communities in Clinton County within the next 90 days CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

Chem/Biochem Fun Day lures high schoolers to SUNY P’burgh

Faculty opened its labs, shared microscopes for North Country students Click here for the Sun Community News story 

2024 Applefest will be Saturday, September 21

Spread The Word! The 2024 St. Augustine’s Applefest will be held on Saturday, September 21, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Grounds will open at 10:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the Peru Elementary School. The Applefest Committee is already working to make the 46th Annual Applefest […]

Farrell explains why he doesn’t anticipate a portion of Telegraph Rd. reopening until July 2026

Monday, June 10, 2024 – Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell recently indicated that the bridge close to Telegraph Rd would not reopen until about July 2026. At the town board meeting on Monday, June 10, Town Attorney Matt Favero said a concerned resident had called him about the issue. Farrell explained his reasoning by citing […]

Peru JCEO Outreach moves to St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Peru—On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Peru JCEO Outreach Center departed Peru Town Hall for a nearby location: St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 3030 Main St. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald noted the change at the Board’s Monday, June 10 board meeting. JCEO’s Director of Community Outreach, Lisa Goodrow, told the Peru Gazette that the primary […]

Burlington mayor to outline plans for waterfront homeless encampment

Click here for the WCAX story 

We asked dads what Father’s Day gifts they actually want: Here are their (surprising) answers

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Street drug ‘Super Mario’ hits Syracuse. It contains opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Lawmakers adjourn without acting on amendment to free closed North Country prison land

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

ADK Amtrak line now suspended through September

Original six-week construction delay now anticipated through the summer Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Elmore SPCA Forced to Cancel Municipal Dog Control Contracts

Seven of ten municipalities received a 90-day cancellation notice Sheltering legislation due to go into effect in December 2025 has forced Elmore SPCA to make some difficult decisions regarding services provided to Clinton County municipalities.  In a recent New York State Animal Protection Federation (NYSAPF) consultant review of the Elmore facility and its operations, it was […]

Northern New York manhunt with armed suspects ends in arrests of four teens

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Dairy Days at the Babbie Museum on June 22 and 23

New Lake Champlain Health Report Highlights Progress and Challenges

POSTED ON JUNE 6, 2024 SHARE Note: A list of key highlights and takeaways is available at lcbp.org/press. Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) released today’s 2024 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators Report. Drawing on the most recent scientific data, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 12, 2024

BBQ Pork Sandwiches Salad 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!