Archive for September 30th, 2021
Obituary of Carl T. Kokes
“He was born May 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Louise (Pliml) Kokes. Carl graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962. In 1968 he moved with his family to Peru. He developed and taught the orchestra in the Plattsburgh City Schools, retiring in 1994; then taught at Clinton Community College for ten […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh’s Holiday Express Inn Full Renovation Completed
Today, Matrix Hotels celebrates the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh. The Holiday Inn Express, an award-winning hotel located in Plattsburgh, NY, has announced the completion of a full renovation and now offers guests a range of high end IHG amenities. As the Plattsburgh tourism industry prepares to emerge from the pandemic, the reimagined […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The History of Farming in Beekmantown
“From horse-drawn plows produced in John Rea’s foundry in the 1800s to modern-day no-till planting, agriculture continues to evolve and thrive in Beekmantown,” wrote Rick Grant, president of Miner Institute. He continued, “The history of agriculture in Beekmantown can be told with statistical trends in crop and livestock production and how local farmers have adopted […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Projects to Improve Water Quality
Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), in partnership with NEIWPCC is pleased to announce a Request for Technical Pre-Proposals for services to further the goals and objectives of the Lake Champlain management plan Opportunities for Action. The total request for each project may range from $25,000 to $300,000 for projects anticipated […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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The Strand Center’s Juried Show “Bring Your Best!” Opens Friday, October 1
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts annually hosts a juried show open to artists of all ages and mediums. This year, the theme of the show is “Bring Your Best!” and participants were encouraged to submit their best abstract or representational artwork for this competition. “Bring Your Best!” will be on view […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events.
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7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: 7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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An Eight and One-Half Year Run Comes to an End
By John T. Ryan Peru – On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 1 p.m. Green Acres Restaurant will be closing. Donna Rowley, who has successfully operated the business for the past eight and one-half years, needs a new chef and can’t find one. She explained, “My chef Paul Drake told me some time ago that […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Hochul Announces Major Hydropower Project Moving Forward – Mountain Lake PBS
“Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the state will move ahead with a proposed major project to run hydropower from Quebec to New York City. The Champlain-Hudson Express transmission line would carry more than 12-hundred megawatts of hydropower from Quebec under Lake Champlain & the Hudson River to power more than a million homes in […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Business News, Environmental News, Political News, State Government News.
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Officials: North Country child care services in crisis | News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Officials: North Country child care services in crisis | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Business News, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Parents share stories of COVID schooling | News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Parents share stories of COVID schooling | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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+36 Additional Covid Positives Reported Today
Since our 9/29 update, 36 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-seven. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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+41 Additional Covid Positives Reported on Wednesday
Since our 9/28 update, 41 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-six. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Partial Maiden Lane Closure Today
The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brook today Thursday, September 30th from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to install a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Social Security cost-of-living hike coming, but might not matter for many – syracuse.com
“Much of the extra cash will probably be consumed by higher prices and rising Medicare premiums, according to The Motley Fool, a finance website.” Source: Social Security cost-of-living hike coming, but might not matter for many – syracuse.com
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Onondaga County reveals number of Covid breakthrough cases – syracuse.com
“Breakthrough Covid-19 cases have occurred in about 1% of Onondaga County residents who were fully vaccinated against the virus.” Source: Onondaga County reveals number of Covid breakthrough cases – syracuse.com
Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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