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Snowmobile accident takes life of New Jersey man

Town of Harrietstown Franklin County Snowmobile Accident: On Feb. 1 at 2:20 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch called NYS Forest Ranger Adams about a snowmobile accident near McCauley Pond. Ranger Adams was on snowmobile patrol and reached the scene with Ranger O’Connor at 2:45 p.m. Saranac Lake Rescue and Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department were assisting the […]

Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election

Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik  Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones, Chair of the Task Force on United States-Canada Relations: Statement on the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Canada

                “I am hearing from several North Country businesses, local officials, and consumers who are extremely nervous about the impending tariffs on Canada. The decision to move forward with the broad 25% tariff on Canadian goods will be highly detrimental to consumers and manufacturers in the North Country. Our area transportation equipment companies will be […]

Dan Stec reacts to Democrats delaying special election

The Albany Times-Union reports that New York’s Democrats are considering pushing back the date of a special election to fill Elise Stefanik’s congressional seat when she leaves to be ambassador to the United Nations. State Senator Dan Stec, who declared his candidacy for the seat in Congress, issued this statement. “Since Democrats assumed full control […]

Social Media is not social anymore

By Ellenburg Center 10th Grader Clara Parsons  Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Graves and Mr. Steven Peters. The three-year term for each seat runs from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. The Petition for Nomination of […]

Upper Saranac Foundation appoints first-ever executive director

Longtime lake manager Guy Middleton steps into leadership role UPPER SARANAC—The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Board of Directors has announced Guy Middleton’s promotion to executive director, effective Jan. 1. Middleton, who has served as USF’s lake manager since 2001, will now lead all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. This marks introducing the executive director role […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 5, 2025  

Pulled Pork  Macaroni & Cheese Vegetable  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!

Peru JCEO outreach has larger space at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

An important resource for local residents Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North Country Chamber: U.S. tariffs on Canada are binationally harmful

See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Scammer takes over local historian’s Facebook page – BEWARE

At this time, please DO NOT enter Rod Bigelow’s Facebook page and BE AWARE of scammers. Many people know Rod Bigelow as a Dannemora historian, co-author of the book Dannemora, and President of The Bigelow Society. Unfortunately, a scammer took over his Facebook page, removing important Dannerora history and personal information. The scammer is saying […]

Vermontville man succumbs to injuries in Route 3 crash

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

On The Brink 2025 – An Art Exhibition Featuring Strand Center Staff, Board, Techs and Teachers

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – January 30, 2025) When Strand Center for the Arts employees are not on the clock, they are making their own artwork. To celebrate the talents of those who work hard to maintain Plattsburgh’s cultural hub, Strand Center for the Arts is scheduled to host “On The Brink 2025,” an art exhibition featuring […]

Premiere Québécois Band “Le Vent du Nord” in Concert Sunday February 9

The renowned Québécois band Le Vent du Nord opens the 2025 Hill and Hollow Music performance series on Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 pm at the historic Strand Theater in Plattsburgh, New York.  A leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement, Le Vent du Nord performs French-Canadian traditional music with a contemporary twist. The […]

Recent rash of prison exposures prompt calls for action

NYSCOPBA and northern lawmakers condemn recent incidents at Upstate Correctional and other facilities Click here for the Sun Community College story 

Learn more about Hamilson Solar on Feb 8 at the Peru Free Library

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – 10:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. Join the Peru Free Library Community Learning Series. Interested in Community Solar? This is the event for you. Learn about the HamilSun solar farm right here in Peru. Bring your NYSEG bill to sign up at the library if you have a low to moderate income. […]

Clinton Community College Plans Move of Nursing, EMT Programs to UVM Health Network – CVPH

CCC News Release – Clinton Community College plans to relocate the educational space for its renowned nursing and EMT programs to The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. The move is a unique opportunity to further develop the college’s leading nursing and emergency medical […]

Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center Drives Offers Many Opportunities to Give

Blood collected by Donor Center supports regional hospitals  PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/29/2025) –   The Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in partnership with numerous community sponsors, has several blood drives open to the community planned this month. Blood and blood products collected […]

Prison in Malone on lockdown after two incidents that hospitalized 25 staff

Click here for the NCPR story 

Wastewater Treatment Plant pre-bid meeting held this morning

Peru, NY January 29, 2025— Several contractors (local, downstate, and VT.) attended the Wastewater Treatment Plant pre-bid meeting this morning at the Peru Town Hall. AES Northeast, the town’s contracted engineering firm, filled them in on the contract details and responded to questions. The regulations contractors are required to follow are mind-boggling. None of them […]

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival on tap for Jan. 31-Feb. 9

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

What a 25% tariff on Canadian goods would mean in the North Country

Click here for the NCPR story 

CVPH Peru Blood Drive, Monday, Feb. 17

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, February 17, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is coordinating the drive.

Community mourns the loss of distinguished college coach and father – Geoffrey Spear

“His love for the game of soccer and deep dedication to our student-athletes was evident in everything he did.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Community Church offering Super Bowl Subs