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Archive for August, 2022

Early voting in primary elections starts Saturday

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CDC no longer requires unvaccinated to quarantine after being exposed to COVID

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PHOTO STORY: 9-year-old cancer patient warmly welcomed home from St. Jude

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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 

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 […]

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 […]

Facing $3 million deficit, SUNY Potsdam weighs cuts to majors amidst leadership transitions

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Silent Auction to benefit Peru’s Babbie Museum

Stefanik, Tenney lash out over Mar-A-Lago search

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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 […]

Lake City Beverage spearheads $5K fundraiser for Honor Flight

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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 

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 […]

Board member and relative of Stewart’s Shops owner drowns in Adirondacks

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Watch: Moving mountains, crews create the new ADK Cascade Trail

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NY primary election voters face new deadline to change party enrollment

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Peru Town Board Meeting of August 8, 2022 -written report to follow

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Clinton Co. Public Transit to grow presence in the county

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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, […]

Olivia Newton-John, pop singer who found stardom with ‘Grease,’ dies at 73

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Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge announces new rules, village considers ending program

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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!

Adirondack Water Week: a celebration of the history, future of our waterways

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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 […]

MAKE IT: Zucchini Fries

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