How Peru Central School District became the Nighthawks In Peru, the board of education adopted the name Nighthawks at their board meeting July 14, 2020, after 70 years of being the Indians.Superintendent of Schools Thomas Palmer said the district … [Read more...] about Inside a recent transformation
Lake Pleasant Town Board breaks tie vote for supervisor
By Greg Hitchcock Every vote matters in a small Adirondack town. Last November Betsy Bain and former Lake Pleasant town supervisor and Adirondack Park Agency board member Dan Wilt evenly split 566 votes. The Town Board has since broken the tie, … [Read more...] about Lake Pleasant Town Board breaks tie vote for supervisor
State opens assistance centers for flood victims
By GREG HITCHCOCK WELLS – New York State officials on Friday announced the opening of Disaster Assistance Service Centers during in a visit to Wells, a town hit hard by last week’s Halloween storm. “There was significant damage done and we want to … [Read more...] about State opens assistance centers for flood victims
Southern Adirondacks slammed by storm
By GREG HITCHCOCK Southern Adirondack communities are reeling from wind and rain that closed roads and knocked out utilities. Officials there are awaiting an assessment to determine if residents will receive federal disaster assistance. The … [Read more...] about Southern Adirondacks slammed by storm