Archive for February, 2025
It keeps me busy; it keeps me young!
By John T. Ryan February 20, 2025, Peru, NY – John “Jack’ Coste is a popular man at Elmore SPCA. As of last November, the 89-year-old Morrisonville resident had collected $100,000 of refundable beverage containers, with all the proceeds benefitting the SPCA. On January 31, he reached $106,047. When Jack started in 2020, a big […]
Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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DEC Forest Rangers and partners come to the rescue
Town of Santa Clara Franklin County Snowmobile Accident: On Feb. 14 at 1:26 p.m., Forest Rangers Corey and Ordway responded to a call for a snowmobile accident at Little Rainbow Pond on the rail trail. At 1:41 p.m., Rangers arrived and brought a Saranac Lake Paramedic to the patient. The 38-year-old snowmobiler from Mooers indicated she […]
Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Ellenburg woman arrested after early morning stabbing
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Casella makes Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Parolee arrested on weapons and drug charges
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Central NY neighbors fight over snow plowing. Then the gun came out
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul deploys National Guard to state prisons; judge orders corrections officers to end strike
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Experience Description: Flying direct from Burlington to Tampa — in winter — on the airport’s new budget carrier, Breeze.
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Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Irish Music “Dream Team” LÚNASA – Live in Concert Sunday, March 9
Architects of a bold new Irish musical landscape for over 25 years, the renowned Irish band LÚNASA performs on Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh, New York. Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 with members of some of […]
Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Gov. Hochul plans to deploy troops as prison officers strike around NY
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Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 Rulfs Orchard
Peru, NY – Walking by these cousins this morning without taking a photo was impossible. Rulfs’ apples are GREAT!
Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Adirondack conservation organizations call on APA to drop motor vehicle plan
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Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Adirondackers protest Trump administration actions and Elon Musk
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Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Rouses Point library fundraising for expansion
Updates at Dodge Memorial Library will provide space for public events and more Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 19th, 2025 under Border News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Thriving arts at Strand Center for the Arts
Historic Strand Theatre anchors vibrant Arts Center on Brinkerhoff at Margaret Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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North Country lawmakers react to prison unrest
Stec, Jones and Simpson call on the state to address ongoing staffing and safety concerns Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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N.Y. readies National Guard amid prison strikes
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Corrections staff strike at Clinton and across the state
‘It’s not safe in there.’ Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Peru Knights Breakfast March 9
Peru—St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will serve a “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast on Sunday, March 9, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The menu includes Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Fruit Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple Syrup, Coffee, Orange Juice, and Milk. $10 for adults, $5 for children […]
Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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With 78 inches of snow already this month, a CNY town braces for more: ‘It’s coming down in buckets’
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Environmental News, Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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Corrections officers hold strikes at Buffalo-area and Elmira-area prisons
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Adirondack Park Lobby Day slated for Feb. 24
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Regional History: Lake Champlain bridge — Debate over where to build
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Police arrest Michelle Zajko, wanted in connection to Vermont border agent killing
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Posted: February 18th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Feb. 17 Cancellation – CVPH Blood Drive in Peru
Cancelled due to cold weather issues with the Donor Center Truck
Posted: February 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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