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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 […]

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 […]

Ellenburg woman arrested after early morning stabbing

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Casella makes Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025

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Parolee arrested on weapons and drug charges

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Central NY neighbors fight over snow plowing. Then the gun came out

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Hochul deploys National Guard to state prisons; judge orders corrections officers to end strike

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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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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 […]

Gov. Hochul plans to deploy troops as prison officers strike around NY

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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!

Adirondack conservation organizations call on APA to drop motor vehicle plan

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Adirondackers protest Trump administration actions and Elon Musk

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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 

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 

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 

N.Y. readies National Guard amid prison strikes

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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 

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 […]

With 78 inches of snow already this month, a CNY town braces for more: ‘It’s coming down in buckets’

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Corrections officers hold strikes at Buffalo-area and Elmira-area prisons

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Adirondack Park Lobby Day slated for Feb. 24

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Regional History: Lake Champlain bridge — Debate over where to build

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Police arrest Michelle Zajko, wanted in connection to Vermont border agent killing

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Feb. 17 Cancellation – CVPH Blood Drive in Peru

Cancelled due to cold weather issues with the Donor Center Truck