Archive for August, 2022
Matt Castelli declared winner in NY 21 U.S. House primary
Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Plattsburgh teen raises $8K for inclusive playground equipment
City officials, coaches and residents alike applaud Bailey Vanarman’s efforts (Note that several Peru businesses contributed to the effort) Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
Comments: none
Assemblyman Billy Jones and Speaker Heastie announce $1.3 million in funding for Plattsburgh YMCA
Photo Caption: Assemblyman Billy Jones, Speaker Carl Heastie, CEO and President of the Plattsburgh YMCA Justin Ihne, and board members and staff of the Plattsburgh YMCA This morning Assemblyman Jones joined New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to announce an investment of $1.3 million for the Plattsburgh YMCA’s new facility at the former CVPH […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Spread of fentanyl concerns North Country addiction specialists and law enforcement
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Classes start soon. But will North Country schools have enough staff?
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Should you get a polio vaccine booster? What health experts are saying
Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News.
Comments: none
Clinton County Agencies Prepared for Joint Response to Monkeypox
Clinton County, August 23, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), SUNY Plattsburgh and Hudson Headwaters Health Network (HHHN) have been working together to create a streamlined response to any potential monkeypox cases in Clinton County. “This group has been working together for several […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Burlington police investigate overnight car shooting
Click here for the NBC News 5 story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
New York voter guide: Today is 2022 primary election day
Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
DEC Announces 2022 Deer Management Assistance Program for Valcour Island, Clinton County
Application Period Now Open for Antlerless Deer Tags The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) for Valcour Island would continue in 2022. The program, launched in the fall of 2020, offers opportunities to take antlerless deer on Valcour Island with antlerless deer tags. Deer hunting […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under General News.
Comments: none
Vt. deputy caught on camera kicking person in custody ignores calls to exit Franklin County sheriff’s race
Click here for the VTDIGGER story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
State Fair opens Wednesday; here’s the latest news
Click here for Syracuse.com stories
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Regal Cinemas owner considers bankruptcy as movie theater struggles continue
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, National News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
NYS is working on Peru’s sidewalks
The Peru Gazette posted this June 27, 2022, news release on July 4, 2022. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES NORTH COUNTRY PROJECT TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR PEDESTRIANS WITH DISABILITIES New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work will soon begin on a $1 million project that will provide sidewalk […]
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
Comments: none
New scholarship aims to help North Country’s manufacturing workforce shortage
Scholarships will provide full-tuition scholarships for up to 80 students at Clinton Community College over the next two years. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum to unveil new exhibit
Recent donation ready for display at local museum Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Hochul updates COVID-19 guidance for schools
Quarantine no longer required for students exposed to the virus Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru School News, State Government News.
Comments: none
New York Primary 2022 Preview: Analyzing the Democratic U.S. House candidates
Click here for the NBC 5 News story sample-ballot-august-2022-primary
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Special School Board Meeting
The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. Anticipated topics include: Adoption of the Districtwide Safety Plan Board Policy Review District Goal Review The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org). The meeting is open to […]
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Peru School News.
Comments: none
How the Adirondacks Gives Us Hope in Hard Times
Click here for the Adirondack Life story
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Opinion.
Comments: none
32nd Annual Run For Jon is near – Saturday, August 27th
Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty Second Annual Run for Jon When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm Events start at 5:00 pm What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run 5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run 1.25 mile non-competitive Walk Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 Last […]
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
Comments: none
New York voter guide: 2022 primary election day
Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Agenda – Peru Youth Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7 p.m. at Lapham Mills Park
Call to order Approval of agenda Approval of minutes of July’s meeting Interim Youth Director Soccer Updates Other Business Executive Session (if necessary) Adjourn
Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Peru News, Sports News, Youth News.
Comments: none
Champlain Valley Fair 2022: Everything you need to plan your trip
Click here for the NBC5 News story
Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
UPDATE: Clinton County sheriff’s office faces more allegations of workplace harassment
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 21st, 2022 under County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none