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Archive for February, 2019

After-School Activities Canceled

Please note that due to the winter storm warning, Peru CSD has cancelled all after-school activities for today, February 12th.  Thank you. Sherri Provost Peru CSD District Office

Commission on the Adirondacks in the 21st Century: A Status Report 

Source: Commission on the Adirondacks in the 21st Century: A Status Report – – The Adirondack Almanack

Information for SUNY Plattsburgh Graduates

Each year, the SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Association recognizes notable alumni and faculty or staff who have made outstanding contributions to the Alumni Association, the college and/or the community. At this time, we are seeking nominations for the following awards: Distinguished Alumni Award The Distinguished Alumnus or Alumna Award is presented by the college and the […]

Approved Minutes of Town Board’s January 28th Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, January 28, 2019at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. […]

Ovalle joins Sun Community News & Printing 

Source: Ovalle joins Sun Community News & Printing – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru wins sectional wrestling title 

Source: Peru wins sectional wrestling title – Sun Community News & Printing

No Zoning Meeting This Month

There will not be a Peru Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on February 20, 2019.  

Knights Tuesday Bingo Canceled This Week

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus Bingo scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th is canceled because of the winter storm warning.  The knights hope to see all their bingo players next week.

Due to icy conditions and space limitations at CCHA we have arranged an alternate location for this important presentation.

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces ”Northern Slavery — Part of the American Story” Thursday, February 21, 6:30 pm At the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru Slavery is not just a southern story.  In fact, New York was the epicenter of slavery in the early colonial world.  From Boston to Plattsburgh, […]

22-year-old killed in Lyon Mountain house fire; father suffers burns 

Source: 22-year-old killed in Lyon Mountain house fire; father suffers burns | News | pressrepublican.com

Winter Storm Warning for Eastern Clinton, New York

From 1:00pm EST, Tue Feb 12 until 4:00pm EST, Wed Feb 13 Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOWFALL EXPECTED. SNOW MIXES WITH SLEET ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN […]

Peru Drama Club Presents the Musical Newsies

Now is the time to seize the day! Jack Kelly dreams of living in Santa Fe, but he’s stuck selling papers in New York City under the authority of manipulative publisher Joseph Pulitzer. When Pulitzer unfairly raises the price of papers, Jack and his fellow newsboys take a stand with the help of reporter Katherine […]

Republican senators scoff at proposal to increase pay of state inmates – Times Union

Source: Republican senators scoff at proposal to increase pay of state inmates – Times Union

Enrollment in NY’s Obamacare marketplace hits record high – Times Union

Source: Enrollment in NY’s Obamacare marketplace hits record high – Times Union

School Board Meeting Postponed

Please note that due to the winter storm warning, the Peru CSD Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow, February 12th has been postponed.  An announcement of the the re-scheduled date will be forthcoming.   Thank you. Sherri Provost Peru CSD District Office

Police crack down on drug trafficking with eight arrests 

Source: Police crack down on drug trafficking with eight arrests – Sun Community News & Printing

DEC, Adirondack partners launch effort to reduce High Peaks search and rescue operations 

Source: DEC, Adirondack partners launch effort to reduce High Peaks search and rescue operations – Sun Community News & Printing

CVPH, Hudson Headwaters open new health center 

Source: CVPH, Hudson Headwaters open new health center – Sun Community News & Printing

Farm Belt bankruptcies are soaring

Source: Farm Belt bankruptcies are soaring

Adirondack Regional Theatre Presents “The Crucible” at the Strand Theatre Featuring Six Former Peru Central School Grads

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.-      Adirondack Regional Theatre announces it will be staging the Arthur Miller classic “The Crucible” at the Strand Theatre in Plattsburgh February 8, 9 and 10. Arthur Miller’s searing timely American drama is about what can happen when truth is bent to political convenience. No one is safe as a reign of terror […]

Depot Theatre Announces 41st Season Lineup 

Source: Depot Theatre Announces 41st Season Lineup – – The Adirondack Almanack

Disappointing Personal Lessons in Racism – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Disappointing Personal Lessons in Racism – – The Adirondack Almanack

Stefanik Co-Leads Amendment to Provide Emergency Child Care for Struggling Veterans

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led Rep. Delgado’s amendment to H.R. 840 – the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act. This amendment allows for child care to be provided by the VA for veterans in need of emergency mental health services, something that was unaccounted for […]

Biologists Record 175 Moose Sightings During the Fifth Year of Collaborative Research Project

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of an aerial Adirondack moose survey that takes place each year as part of a collaborative study of the health of New York’s moose population. A total of 83 groups of one or more moose were observed during the survey’s […]

Stefanik Applauds SkyWest Essential Air Service Contract to Massena and Ogdensburg

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Transportation announced it has selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Massena and Ogdensburg, New York. SkyWest will use a 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet to provide twelve round trips per community each week to Chicago O’Hare […]