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Archive for May, 2021

“They Will Give of Self When The Call Is Made”

Peru – Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, delivered brief remarks at today the VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service.  Msgr. Duprey recalled visiting the cemetery at Normandy, France, and the impression it made on him, especially the age of the soldiers who lost their lives during the D-Day landing. Speaking of today’s […]

Many Residents Turned Out For Memorial Day Service

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru VFW Post 309 conducted an impressive Memorial Day Service today. Post 309 honored our nation’s fallen war heroes, the deceased members of Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Post commander Tom Boisseau welcomed the large number crowd and delivered remarks. Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, also […]

Antique variety revitalizes unique property  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Antique variety revitalizes unique property  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Antique and Variety Mall is not new to Plattsburgh. With its original location on Margaret Street, this group shop has recently expanded its operation to Cornelia Street. 

Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off

Source: Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off

PHOTOS: Baseball back in Burlington – VTDigger

Source: PHOTOS: Baseball back in Burlington – VTDigger

The vice principal: How a small Vermont town overlooked the abuse of two teens – VTDigger

Source: The vice principal: How a small Vermont town overlooked the abuse of two teens – VTDigger

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 2, 2021

 Garden Salad Chicken Parmesan Garlic Bread Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. 3030 Main St. Peru, NY

Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Source: Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Mark Calendars For The Peru VFW Memorial Day Service

What: Memorial Day Service with luncheon to follow. When: Monday, May 31st @ 11:00 a.m. Where: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY 12972 Note: Service will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

Several North Country Prison Are Far Below Capacity

May 28, 2021 – Tweet by Emily Russell reporter for the North Country Public Radio “NYS is expected to announce more #prison closures soon. Nearly all North Country correctional facilities are well below capacity, including: Adirondack: 15% Moriah Shock: 25% Altona: 30% Bare Hill: 40% Ogdensburg: 35%”

Postal Service wants to raise cost of mailing a letter to 58 cents – CNNPolitics

Source: Postal Service wants to raise cost of mailing a letter to 58 cents – CNNPolitics

Plattsburgh man to serve five years for city drug sales | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Plattsburgh man to serve five years for city drug sales | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man is now serving five years in prison as a second-felony offender after pleading guilty in a 2020 drug bust that disrupted local cocaine sales and di

Memorial Day weekend brings increased police patrols | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Memorial Day weekend brings increased police patrols | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With more than 8,000 tickets issued during last year’s Memorial Day weekend crackdown on drunk and impaired driving, law enforcement across the state are fanning out on

UPDATED: School district and police respond to youth scare | Sun Community News CHAZY 

Source: UPDATED: School district and police respond to youth scare | Sun Community News CHAZY | After reports of a scared student surfaced and one local business offered to open its doors to any others in need, a local school district has joined forces with law en

Clinton County May 28th COVID Report: Positives +1

Since our 5/27 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees

Text or Other Messages Asking for Money for Bogus “Upgrade” of Retirement Plan Are Fraudulent May 28, 2021 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State […]

Why did the chicken wing get so expensive? | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Why did the chicken wing get so expensive? | Local News | pressrepublican.com

JournalismJobs.com – Job Listing – Sports editor

Source: JournalismJobs.com – Job Listing – Sports editor

Technology Working On Sewer System Upgrade

May 28, 2021 – A horizontal drill is drilling under the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center driveway this morning. A 10-inch diameter inch bit is burrowing under the asphalt. A smaller bit preceded it. An 8-inch polyurethane sewer pipe will eventually be installed. Horizontal drilling is expensive but causes much less disruption than digging up […]

Canadian baker Mrs. Dunster’s to buy Koffee Kup, Vermont Bread – VTDigger

“We are hopeful to have this completed within a few days,” Mrs. Dunster’s co-CEOs Blair and Rosalyn Hyslop said in a statement, “to quickly get employees back to work and products back on the shelves.” Source: Canadian baker Mrs. Dunster’s to buy Koffee Kup, Vermont Bread – VTDigger

As Senator Patrick Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy – VTDigger

Source: As Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy – VTDigger

Employers must pay workers for recovery time from Covid vaccine side effects, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Employers must pay workers for recovery time from Covid vaccine side effects, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

The Editorial Board: Climate change will make a temptation of Great Lakes water, but it’s a bad policy | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: The Editorial Board: Climate change will make a temptation of Great Lakes water, but it’s a bad policy | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Officials to announce prison closures within days | State News | nny360.com

“State officials are expected to announce the closure of multiple state prisons in the coming days with the goal to shutter more facilities by Labor Day.” “It’s unclear how many prisons, or which ones, are expected to be closed by summer’s end.” Source: Officials to announce prison closures within days | State News | nny360.com

Progressives, unions urge Cuomo to reconsider mask rules

Source: Progressives, unions urge Cuomo to reconsider mask rules