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Archive for August, 2022

Matt Castelli declared winner in NY 21 U.S. House primary

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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 

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 […]

Spread of fentanyl concerns North Country addiction specialists and law enforcement

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Classes start soon. But will North Country schools have enough staff?

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Should you get a polio vaccine booster? What health experts are saying

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 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 […]

Burlington police investigate overnight car shooting

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New York voter guide: Today is 2022 primary election day

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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 […]

Vt. deputy caught on camera kicking person in custody ignores calls to exit Franklin County sheriff’s race

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State Fair opens Wednesday; here’s the latest news

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Regal Cinemas owner considers bankruptcy as movie theater struggles continue

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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 […]

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 

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 

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

New York Primary 2022 Preview: Analyzing the Democratic U.S. House candidates

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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 […]

How the Adirondacks Gives Us Hope in Hard Times

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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 […]

New York voter guide: 2022 primary election day

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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

Champlain Valley Fair 2022: Everything you need to plan your trip

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UPDATE: Clinton County sheriff’s office faces more allegations of workplace harassment

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