Archive for August, 2022
Border commission plans to introduce visa waiver program that could bring more doctors to the north country
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Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Ma’am, do you have anything to declare? $230,000 seized at Champlain
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Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DEA warns brightly-colored fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction
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Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Fentanyl is now in nearly all illegal drugs in the North Country. Here’s why that’s so dangerous
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Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Local leaders, COs and families rally outside Clinton Correctional
Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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US life expectancy lowest in decades after dropping nearly a full year in 2021
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Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York teachers union pushes for support from legislators over school safety report
The union says staffing plays a big challenge in putting a new safety plan in place Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Education News, Political News.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine dedicated 75 years ago today.
Click here for the Press-Republican story. You’ll have to zoom in to read it.
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under General News.
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ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation
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Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Storm damage shuts down Essex County roads
Numerous roads closed in Moriah, Westport, Essex and Crown Point Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Chicken and Biscuits Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table!
Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Bonus Heyworth Mason Park concert; this Sunday 5 to 7 p.m.
A bonus See 3 Band concert next Sunday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 pm (earlier than usual due to darkness). The band canceled a previous concert due to a family illness.
Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru News.
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Interim Recreation Director hired; town faces 2023 budget challenges
By John T. Ryan Peru – The Peru Town Board appointed Kristen Marino as Interim Recreation Director at its August 22, 2022, board meeting. Marino will hold the position until the board hires a replacement for retired Recreation Director John Flynn. Marino previously served as assistant recreation director. She told the board she is a […]
Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Open Farm Weekend Begins this Friday
Farm Tours, Workshops, You-Pick and More Along the Boquet Valley Cuisine Trail September 2-5 The Boquet Valley Cuisine Trail Open Farm Weekend begins this Friday, with farm tours, local food workshops, you-pick, kids activities, and more through Labor Day Weekend. Many of the events are family-friendly, free to attend, and will be hed outdoors. Attend one, […]
Posted: August 30th, 2022 under General News.
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Holy cow, there’s a lot of milk: Here’s what 2 first-timers thought about the NY State Fair
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Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Upstate New York.
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Sept. 27 Peru Youth Commission Meeting
Peru Youth Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:15 pm at Lapham Mills Park. Open meeting. The public is welcome!
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Youth News.
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CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 19
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Women’s Equality Day commemorated with history, discussion
Collaborative program addressed suffrage, racism and voting rights Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Sept. 3 Honor Flight honors Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Veterans Motorcycle Association a proud supporter of each flight Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Local community to gather for Overdose Awareness Day
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Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Paul Meyers “World on a String” Jazz Trio: Labor Day at Weatherwatch Farm
Paul Meyers is one of the most admired jazz guitarists active today. His classical guitar artistry finds him equally at home performing musical styles ranging from Bossa Nova to Be-Bop to Bartok – all played with impeccable technique and true passion. His fluid style and lyricism as both virtuoso guitarist-improviser and composer-arranger have won him […]
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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This is Our Home: Keeseville, NY
George “Speedy” Arnold and his store have been staples of the town for over 6 decades Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly
This is a serious threat to local apple and grape growers Click here for the My Champlain Valley News Story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york/officials-warn-of-invasive-species-spotted-lanternfly/
Story published several days ago, but the threat is deadly serious. Click here for the MyChamplainvalley.com story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Several cows killed after storm destroys barn on Rutland County farm
Community members helped pick up the pieces Saturday Click here for NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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