Archive for March, 2025
Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 13-16
SARANAC LAKE, NY — Registration is open for the 2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 13-16 in Saranac Lake, NY. Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), the Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes course tracks for kayaks, pack boats and canoes. The Harrietstown Town […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Rotary Club of Plattsburgh pledges $50,000 donation to the local YMCA Project
March 20, 2025 – (Plattsburgh, N.Y.): What started as discussions among local Rotarians quickly turned into a community donation from its members at yesterday’s Rotary meeting! President Ed Kirby announced that over the next five years, the Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Club will be pledging a $50,000.00 donation! The news was announced after the Rotary Board […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Update: March 20 Keeseville fire claims two lives
Elizabeth Shalton and William Regazzi identified as victims of the overnight fire on Margaret Street Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 55,000 TICKETS ISSUED DURING STATEWIDE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT MOBILIZATION
55,661 Tickets Issued Statewide for Various Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations 1,224 Tickets Issued Statewide for Impaired Driving March 21, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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AG won’t charge Onondaga County deputy who shot and killed two teens in stolen car
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Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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After long wait, Elise Stefanik to be confirmed as UN ambassador in early April
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Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools
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Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Education News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting, Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2025, and Special Meeting of March 18, 2025. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Clinton County Youth Bureau Contract. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Loan Money from the General Fund for the Temporary Partial Payment of the 2025 […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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US to restrict Canadian access to historic Vermont library straddling northern border
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Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Border News, Community Events, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Honoring the 2025 Irish Person of the Year: Bill Meyers
Chamber of Commerce News A highlight of the event is the presentation of the Irish Person of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify exceptional dedication to volunteerism in business, community, or civic activities. This year, we proudly honored Bill Meyers, Market Area Manager at Casella Waste Systems. Bill’s unwavering commitment to community service and […]
Posted: March 17th, 2025 under General News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Stew Fruit Bread 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!
Posted: March 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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High winds and possble flooding today
Sunday, March 16, 2025 National Weather Service – Burlington, 6 a.m. Southerly wind gusts up to 35-55 mph are anticipated throughout the day. When rain begins this evening, winds will decrease, though excessive runoff of rain and snowmelt may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Posted: March 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Wanted in VT, Armed and dangerous man arrested in New York after manhunt
Gardner now faces several felony charges in New York. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vermont agriculture community reels from federal funding changes
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Posted: March 16th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Adirondack Loon Center Unveils New Interactive Exhibits
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Posted: March 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Five years later, COVID continues to impact education in the North Country
In-depth story details many of the challenges facing today’s schools, including here in Peru, NY Click here for the excellent NCPR story
Posted: March 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stec, Gray announce joint resolution to rescend Governor’s CO employment ban
Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R, C-Watertown) today announced a joint legislative resolution to rescind an executive order banning fired correction officers from all government employment. Senate Resolution B515 would eliminate Executive Order 47.3 and restore rights taken away from 2,000 correction officers who went on strike to protest unsafe working […]
Posted: March 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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$14.5 Million in State Aid for Malone, Keeseville
3/14/25 – Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) announced that two North Country communities will receive nearly $15 million in state funding. The Village of Malone will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Hamlet of Keeseville will receive $4.5 million as […]
Posted: March 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Statewide Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Starts March 16
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened wildfire conditions. “Prevention is best, and […]
Posted: March 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News.
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Sixty-three children and teens reported as runaways were found safe, due to the efforts of a first-of-its-kind operation in the Capital Region.
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Posted: March 14th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Population estimates for New York in 2024
Clinton County had a slight decline of 0.02%. New York’s total population increased 0.66% last year to about 19.87 million. The state’s population grew in the second year in a row, but it’s still 1.18% (237,000) lower than in 2020. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 14th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Program that sends local food to Vermont schools loses funding in Trump cuts
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Posted: March 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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As US-Canada relations sour, Vermont businesses are facing boycotts
Canadians are shunning Vermont-made goods and canceling trips to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 14th, 2025 under Business News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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WIRY Radio announces its closing down
3/13/25 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WIRY RADIO STATION MANAGEMENT To Our Loyal Listeners and Valued Advertisers, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of WIRY. After serving our community for 75 years, the challenges of an evolving media landscape have made it increasingly difficult to continue operations. The rise of digital platforms and […]
Posted: March 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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National Weather Service Burlington warns Sunday, heavy rain and possible flooding
Widespread snowmelt will continue through the weekend with widespread rainfall expected Sunday and Sunday night. This will lead to sharp river rises and the potential for flooding. Now is the time to prepare, so be sure to monitor the forecast and river levels in the coming days.
Posted: March 13th, 2025 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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