Archive for April, 2017
Special Board Meeting Time Change– April 20, 2017
Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will have a brief, special meeting on the morning of Thursday, April 20th at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room. Thursday morning’s brief special meeting will focus on consideration of the BOCES administrative budget for the 2017‐2018 school year and consideration of candidates running for seats […]
Posted: April 17th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Sewer System Failure Results in Release of Untreated Sewage
By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s aging sewer infrastructure became strikingly clear during the heavy April 6/7/8 rainfall as a red light flashed at the Maiden Lane lift station. Lift station pumps couldn’t handle the combined storm water-sewage flow resulting in approximately 500 gallons of untreated liquid flowing into the nearby brook and one […]
Posted: April 17th, 2017 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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St. Augustine’s Church Easter Vigil
Posted: April 15th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Religious News.
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April 15th – A Beautiful Day to Experience Peru’s Walking Trail
Posted: April 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Fire Damages Reservoir Road Home
By John T. Ryan Peru – The Peru Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a dangerous brush and shed fire at 39 Reservoir Road this afternoon. The flames damaged the rear wall and deck of the large manufactured home. Property owner Joelynn Stickney used a fire extinguisher to douse most of the deck flames prior to the […]
Posted: April 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Clear plastic bags required at NY prisons
Source: Clear plastic bags required at NY prisons
Posted: April 14th, 2017 under General News.
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St. Augustine’s Church Services
Holy Thursday – 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Passion of Our Lord 3 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. All are Welcome!
Posted: April 13th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Religious News.
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Assemblyman Jone’s 2017 Women of Distinction Announced
From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Throughout the month of March, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) received almost 100 nominations in honor of Women’s History Month for his upcoming 2017 Women of Distinction Awards. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony this weekend. Jones noted, “This event will serve as a great opportunity to […]
Posted: April 12th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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‘Raise the Age,’ Now Law in New York, Is Still a Subject of Debate – The New York Times
Source: ‘Raise the Age,’ Now Law in New York, Is Still a Subject of Debate – The New York Times
Posted: April 12th, 2017 under General News.
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America’s Best Bass Fishing Lakes and Ponds – Lake Champlain is #1
Source: America’s best bass fishing lakes and ponds
Posted: April 12th, 2017 under General News.
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Anti-hunger groups praise NY farm-to-foodbank tax credit | NCPR News
Source: Anti-hunger groups praise NY farm-to-foodbank tax credit | NCPR News
Posted: April 11th, 2017 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY makes tuition free, but students must stay after college | NCPR News
Source: NY makes tuition free, but students must stay after college | NCPR News
Posted: April 11th, 2017 under General News.
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Little Says Budget Funds Issues Important to the North Country
From the Office of State Senator Betty Little State Senator Betty Little today said the newly approved 2017-18 state budget provides funding for many programs and services identified as North Country priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Little said the new budget makes the largest investment in clean water infrastructure in state history, enacts workers’ compensation reform to reduce […]
Posted: April 10th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Jones: Budget Works for North Country Families, Economy
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he helped pass a $153.1 billion 2017-18 state budget that will improve North Country roads and bridges, invest in public education and close the skills gap to get people back to work. “We’re investing in opportunity, supporting those who need a helping […]
Posted: April 9th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York’s Prison System
New York’s prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While data detailing inmate health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli’s report […]
Posted: April 8th, 2017 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Veteran administrator to fill in at Peru Central | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Veteran administrator to fill in at Peru Central | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: April 8th, 2017 under General News.
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Rainbow Falls at Ausable Chasm Today – April 7, 2017
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Posted: April 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Know your rights with border & immigration agents – UPDATED 2017 | NCPR News
Source: Know your rights with border & immigration agents – UPDATED 2017 | NCPR News
Posted: April 7th, 2017 under General News.
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Monday’s Town Board Agenda
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, April 10, 2017, 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 27, 2017 DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION/MOTION: […]
Posted: April 7th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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DEC Issues Draft Buck Pond Campground Management Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the Draft Buck Pond Campground Unit Management Plan (UMP) for review. The draft UMP would guide management actions for the Buck Pond Public Campground over the next five years. The campground is located on County Route 60, also known as Gabriels-Onchiota Road, .4 mile […]
Posted: April 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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US missiles blast Syria; Trump demands ‘end the slaughter’ – Times Union
Source: US missiles blast Syria; Trump demands ‘end the slaughter’ – Times Union
Posted: April 7th, 2017 under General News.
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Champlain Valley BPW Seeking Candidates for Young Careerist Program
Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women have announced that applications are now being accepted for participation in the 2017 Virginia Allan Young Careerist Program to be held Tuesday May 2, 2017 at 5:30pm at Uno Pizzeria & Grill on Route 3 in Plattsburgh.
Posted: April 6th, 2017 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Champlain Valley BPW Searches for Business Woman and Employer of the Year
During the month of May, the Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club will be hosting “A Celebration of Women in Business Event” This event has been created for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the achievements of working women in the Champlain Valley. As part of our celebration, the Champlain Valley Business & Professional […]
Posted: April 6th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru School District Seeks Board Candidate
The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Ms. Linda Morgan. The seat is at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022. The ‘Petition for Nomination of Candidate’ is available in […]
Posted: April 6th, 2017 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Liberty’s Garage is Still in Good Hands
By John T. Ryan Peru – Liberty’s Garage is a Peru institution. Jack Liberty operated the garage for 25 years. In 1995, Chazy native Jim Champagne purchased the business and successfully operated it until cancer took his life on August 31, 2016. Karen Champagne, Jim’s wife of 38 years, faced a life-changing decision. Would she […]
Posted: April 5th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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