Archive for July, 2022
July 31, 2022 – Sunday evening Towne Meeting performing at Heyworth Mason Park.
Posted: July 31st, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru School News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88
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Posted: July 31st, 2022 under National News, Sports News.
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Banding and testing loons for pollutants with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
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Posted: July 31st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today
July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]
Posted: July 30th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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N.Y. makes emergency monkeypox declaration
Executive order allows state to respond more quickly as cases rise Click here to read the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 30th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Kids’ activities set for this weekend in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh
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Posted: July 30th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Undercover police now patrol Tupper Lake park after vandalism, hate graffiti
“Village mayor Paul Maroun is telling parents that if their children are caught making similar graffiti they will be charged with a hate crime.” Click here for a NCPR story
Posted: July 30th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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21 New York counties under a drought watch
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Posted: July 29th, 2022 under Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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Annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament and Airborne Speedway raise $15K+
25th annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament saw an impressive turnout in 2022 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 29th, 2022 under Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall
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Posted: July 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News.
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An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies
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Posted: July 29th, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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NY gas tax holiday begins to bite into municipal revenue, comptroller reports
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Posted: July 29th, 2022 under Business News, State Government News.
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Stefanik Works to Provide Support for Plattsburgh Airport
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to designate Plattsburgh International Airport as a Port of Entry instead of a user-fee airport. This designation change will save the Plattsburgh International Airport roughly $600,000 per year. Currently, Plattsburgh International Airport is designated as a user-fee airport, which requires […]
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Congressional News, County Government News, Northern NY News.
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Pen Pals for life
A truly beautiful story – From the Beatles to King Arthur’s legend, women share a journey of letters, travel, adventure Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Nursing homes are suing friends and family to collect on patients’ bills
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Bring a haiku and grab a brew: NCPR is coming to Old Soul in Plattsburgh at 5 p.m. this Friday
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Stec urges Gov. Hochul to reject Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today wrote to Governor Hochul, urging her to take action in advance of the upcoming September 6 meeting of the Farm Laborers Wage Board. At this meeting, it is assumed the board will issue its final recommendation in support of lowering the overtime […]
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under General News.
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“See 3” on the Heyworth-Mason Park Stage Sunday Night
Don’t forget the Sunday evening concerts at Heyworth- Mason Park — 6 to 8 p.m. This week the “See 3” band is on the stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or use one of the several picnic tables. It’s a beautiful atmosphere to relax, see your friends and enjoy.
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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North Country organization look to preserve monarch butterflies
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Severe thunderstorms likely across northern New York, Vermont on Thursday
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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“Inside and Out” by Brianna Forkey at The Strand Center for the Arts in August
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Inside and Out”, artwork created by artist Brianna Forkey, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibition will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August 5th, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm that night […]
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State needs to provide clarification on recent concealed carry legislation
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “There has been confusion in the media and among North Country residents about the concealed carry law that was passed earlier this month, especially regarding the Adirondack Park, sporting competitions like biathlons, and on conservation easements. This law will impact over 100,000 New Yorkers with firearm permits who […]
Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Business News, National News, Political News.
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Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6
Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 27th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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1st Annual Robert Clark Sr. Car Show and Swap on Aug. 6
Benefit honors local classic car enthusiast Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 27th, 2022 under Charity Events, Community Events, Veterans' News.
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