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Archive for November, 2024

Time to register snowmobiles with DMV

Online registration makes it easy Click here for the Sun Community News story

Scott Tyrell sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murder of Lisa Dashnaw

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Authorities hope the public can help solve lewdness case

Police are searching for a man who repeatedly exposed himself at local swimming holes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

15-year-old charged with attempted murder

Altona stabbing Victim listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning   Click here for the Sun Community News story 

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT OFFICE TO OFFER COMPANIES COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

(ESD News Release) Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the opening of the new Small Business Environmental Support Office (SBESO), designed to help small businesses understand and comply with federal and state environmental regulations involving air, water, solid and hazardous waste, petroleum and chemical bulk storage, and other important environmental standards. Governor Kathy Hochul first […]

CBP announces reduced border crossing hours

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HamilSun Community Solar is about to go online

(Please Share) November 19, 2024, Peru, NY—Peru residents learned about the solar farm on Mannix Road six years ago when the Hamilton family (Patti, Neil, Mark, and Ruth) applied for a building permit. At long last, there’s good news to report. By the end of December or early 2025, HamilSun Community Solar’s 5,200 panels should […]

Our “Grinch” is very friendly!

November 19, 2024 – Peru’s Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Mathew Houser, and Christopher Martineau erect Holiday Banners on Peru’s primary streets today. They always do it with a flourish. It’s time for everyone to get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday spirit. Courtney Tetrault provided the photos. Thank you! 

Dan Stec: “Clean Slate taking effect continues Democrats failing pro-criminal agenda”

Dan Stec News Release Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) expressed outrage and concern over the safety of law-abiding residents as New York State prepares for Governor Hochul’s “Clean Slate” law to take effect tomorrow. Under the governor and Democrat leadership’s controversial law, the records of individuals convicted of a host of felonies, including manslaughter, DWI-related […]

Combating diabetes in the North Country

November marks American Diabetes Month, with healthcare providers, public health agencies, educators and community organizations nationwide rallying against the diabetes epidemic. In northern New York, a regionwide coalition has been in the trenches combating diabetes and prediabetes for the last several years, picking up momentum and helping individuals take control of their health. The Get […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Recognized as Health Care Provider Legislator of the Year

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was recently recognized as the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) Elected Official of the Year during their annual meeting at Bolton Landing. This distinction is given to a local or State official who has made significant strides in advancing the interests of home and community-based care. […]

Elmore SPCA addresses new Animal Care Standards Act

To adjust to spaçe requirements, Elmore SPCA closed seven of the ten municipal contracts  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chicken & Biscuits at the VFW, Thursday, Nov. 21

Beloved Adirondack Boy Scout Camp to close

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 20. 2024 

Thanksgiving Dinner  Turkey Potatoes  Stuffing  Squash  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

‘It’s overwhelming’: In St. Albans City, petty crime prompts frustrated residents to organize

Click here for the VTDigger story 

2024 Peru Tractor Parade is on Friday, December 13

Peru, NY—Come one, Come all! Peru’s 2024 Tractor Parade will occur on Friday, December 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Farmer Don Dimock will be the Grand Marshal. It’s a great family event. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over […]

Lake Champlain at lowest water level for this date in the last five years

Ausable Point, Peru, NY, 3:30 p.m. on November 16, 2024 Historical water levels on this date: 2024 – 93.68 ft. 2023 – 96.02 ft. 2022 – 95.15 ft. 2021 – 95.28 ft. 2020 -94.14 ft.

Cornelia Street fatal shooting suspects in county court on new charges

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

DEC issued a statewide burn ban until Nov. 30

This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking […]

The most affordable ski resort in the U.S. is in Upstate NY, ranking finds

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Can the Adirondacks turn short-term rentals back into long-term housing?

Click here for the NCPR story 

BETA Technologies begins production aircraft flight test campaign

Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for a Beta Technologies flight video 

Peru spikers bow out in Class A sub-regional

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

School Board Meetings & Retreat November 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately […]