Archive for August, 2022
Early voting in primary elections starts Saturday
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Posted: August 11th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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CDC no longer requires unvaccinated to quarantine after being exposed to COVID
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Posted: August 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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PHOTO STORY: 9-year-old cancer patient warmly welcomed home from St. Jude
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Posted: August 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Get ready to have a “Fair to Middlin’ good time” at these Country – Western events happening in Montreal this August!
A few events have already happened, but there are many more to come Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story
Posted: August 11th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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Respect for Town Justice Larry Cabana; John Flynn resigns; Preserving Peru’s rich history and much more
By John T Ryan Peru – Supervisor Brandy McDonald began the meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, by asking for a moment of silence for Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, who passed away on Saturday, August 6. Cabana was first elected as town justice in 2014. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Matt Favro stated that […]
Posted: August 11th, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Obituary of Renee E. (Melie) Downs
Posted at the request of the Renee Melie Downs Family Renee E. Downs, 60, passed away surrounded with love and her family by her side on August 7, 2022. She was born August 8, 1961, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Nester) Melie. Renee graduated from Peru High School and received […]
Posted: August 10th, 2022 under General News.
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Facing $3 million deficit, SUNY Potsdam weighs cuts to majors amidst leadership transitions
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Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Silent Auction to benefit Peru’s Babbie Museum
Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik, Tenney lash out over Mar-A-Lago search
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Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Congressional News, General News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Retired Educators of New York award scholarship to Mallorie Douglas
The Dr. Karl R. and Ruth Kramer NEZ Retired Educators of New York Education Scholarship for 2022 has been awarded to Mallorie Douglas. She graduated from Ausable Valley High School and will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh. In high school, Mallorie took advantage of the high school classes which would also award college credit. She […]
Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Lake City Beverage spearheads $5K fundraiser for Honor Flight
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Essex Co. Fair celebrates agriculture, community, tradition
Admission is $10 per person and includes rides, animal shows, face painting, exhibits, parking and more Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Manouche Jazz, Brazilian Choros and American Folk by the Will Patton Ensemble
The Will Patton Ensemble famously serves up “an astoundingly rich musical stew flavored with jazz, choro, folk, and other influences…. a unique blend of musicality, passion and respect sets this band apart as a special experience.” So says Mandolin Magazine, and here is the recipe: Combine a jazz/choro mandolinist with a symphony violinist who plays […]
Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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Board member and relative of Stewart’s Shops owner drowns in Adirondacks
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Watch: Moving mountains, crews create the new ADK Cascade Trail
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY primary election voters face new deadline to change party enrollment
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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Peru Town Board Meeting of August 8, 2022 -written report to follow
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Town Board News.
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Clinton Co. Public Transit to grow presence in the county
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Posted: August 8th, 2022 under County Government News, Northern NY News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones joins local business owners to call on State to pay off debt to Unemployment Trust Fund
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the state shut down in efforts to stop the spread which led to an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims. New York paid $1.2 billion towards the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF) in May but still owes $7.6 billion to the federal government, […]
Posted: August 8th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Olivia Newton-John, pop singer who found stardom with ‘Grease,’ dies at 73
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Posted: August 8th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge announces new rules, village considers ending program
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Posted: August 8th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All Are Welcome at Our Table!
Posted: August 7th, 2022 under Community Events.
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Adirondack Water Week: a celebration of the history, future of our waterways
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Posted: August 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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League of Women Voters of the North Country Launches Electronic Voter Guide for August Primary Races
On www.Vote411.org Vote 411, the League’s electronic voter guide, is now LIVE! Candidate information is available for all candidates running in the Congressional and New York State Senate primary races on August 23. The information includes biographical details and responses to questions posed by the League, as well as links to candidates’ social media and […]
Posted: August 7th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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MAKE IT: Zucchini Fries
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Posted: August 7th, 2022 under General News.
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