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Archive for October, 2022

FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as 5

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Two Miner Institute students receive scholarships

Scholarship was started in 2016 after a $1.3M donation from the late Stephen Flanagan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Holiday Train to return after two-year hiatus

Stops planned in Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Monday, Nov. 28 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington beach reopens following possible carcinogen contamination

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New York’s DEC chief felt “pulled” to volunteer in Ukraine

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Seller exploits NY gun-buyback loophole with 3D printer, makes $21,000 in Utica

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton Co. reports 4 new COVID deaths

Clinton County upgraded to COVID HIGH status  Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Burlington beach still closed 19 days following chemical spill

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Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants

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Domestic Violence is a community concern

“In Clinton County last year, there were 188 criminal allegations reported to police. Of the total reported, 71 were female victims; 17 were male victims; and 50 were other family members.” New NY license plate: End Domestic Violence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Early morning fire claims Route 9 business

Despite devastation, StoneWorks Massage & Skincare vows to reopen Click here for the Sun Community News story 

City drug bust net five arrests

Additional arrests are pending after massive fentanyl and crack cocaine bust Click here for the Sun Community News story

Sen. Gillibrand announces $60M in LIHEAP for NYS

Home heating bills are expected to be 39 percent higher than last winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions

October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s September 26th meeting

The Board: Approved payment #7 of $137,097.93 to P & H Senesac for its lagoon removal work at the wastewater treatment plant. Approved payment #1 of $247,020.26 to Luck Brothers Construction for Elm Street sewer line replacement work. Approved payment #3 of $215,131.75 to Luck Brothers Construction for the Telegraph Road culvert replacement project. Approved […]

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable

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Police say Malone stabbing murder happened following fight on social media

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Former Burlington High School teachers file lawsuit against company for PCB exposure

The school district is not currently involved in any way. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Plattsburgh paid parking gets underway throughout the city

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A car traveling over 100 mph on Route 105 in Sheldon struck a cow in the road on Sunday night, killing the driver and the cow, police said.

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St. Augustine’s says, “THANK YOU!”

Letter to the Editor: On behalf of St. Augustine’s Parish in Peru, I thank the many people, local businesses, the media, and organizations who participated, attended or supported our 44th Annual Applefest. The Good Lord blessed us with a perfect day and people packed the parade route and festival grounds. So many people saw friends […]

Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? NY bill proposes holiday change

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Setting up a sawmill at the Babblie Museum didn’t happen overnight

10/8/22 Peru – Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum – David Babble and Ross Goodyear describe all the work that went into bringing a sawmill for the southern Adirondacks, constructing a beautiful building to house it and getting it operational for Saturday’s ribbon-cutting. Congratulations to the Babbie family, the museum’s board of directors, and the […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Spaghetti Garden Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table!

Adirondack Council: Prohibit private weapons testing in Adirondacks

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