Archive for December, 2022
A small, family-operated business going strong after sixty years, how have they done it
By John T. Ryan December 7, 2022, Keeseville – The Peru Gazette concentrates on Peru news, but we’re making an exception because Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville is celebrating its 60th anniversary. How has the small family-owned grocery store survived when regional stores usually dominate small towns? Co-owner George “Speedy” Arnold commented, “We had to find […]
Posted: December 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Sat., Dec. 10
You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trails in Peru this Saturday, Dec. 10th, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and […]
Posted: December 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Holiday Match Update: Over $706k Going to Local Charities so Far
Holiday Match Helps Children All Year Long December 6, 2022—The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is showing the true spirit of the holidays with giving; customer donations have reached over $353,870 through Monday, December 5th. That’s over $706,000 with Stewart’s match, and there are nearly three weeks left to collect! The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has […]
Posted: December 7th, 2022 under General News.
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South Burlington rezones land for proposed Tesla dealership
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Posted: December 7th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Hochul signs legislation to crack down on telemarketing calls
Requires telemarketers to immediately give customers options of being added to do-not-call lists during calls Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 6th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones Toy Drive benefits The Christmas Bureau
Jones hopes to see his office “filled with toys again” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 6th, 2022 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Retiring NY Thruway Authority boss Matt Driscoll defends toll increase
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Posted: December 6th, 2022 under Highway Dept. News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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See photos – Two Saturday night car brakes-ins on Paine St. and Washington Street
Message from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald Update: 2 Guns and a bulletproof vest were also Stolen by this Person last night in Peru !! From 2 different vehicles!! Plus more Everyone, Please Share!!!!! Car break-ins on Paine and Washington Street in Peru last night just after 12AM !!! This was one of the Vehicles […]
Posted: December 5th, 2022 under General News.
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SUNY trustees name John King new chancellor
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Posted: December 5th, 2022 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Peru Fire Department Nominates 2023 officers
On Saturday, December 3rd, we had our annual meeting with the election of officers. The 2023 officers pending fire district approval are: Chief Brian Westover 1st Assistant Chief Bill Lawson 2nd Assistant Chief Austin Newell Fire Captain Aleksey Longino 1st Fire Lieutenant Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Fire Lieutenant Adam Brawn EMS Captain John Stafford Fire Police […]
Posted: December 5th, 2022 under Fire Department News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Free rabies clinic in Peru on Thursday, Dec. 8
Posted: December 5th, 2022 under Community Events, County Government News, Fire Department News, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
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Posted: December 4th, 2022 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News.
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Burlington stabbing leaves one man dead
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Posted: December 4th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 6, 2022
Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Gravy Cranberries Bread Dessert Served 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! 😃
Posted: December 4th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Lake Champlain’s legendary monster inspires upcoming short film
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Posted: December 4th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Lake Champlain News, National News.
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Plattsburgh police investigate Saturday morning stabbing at downtown nightclub
Officials do not believe there is a threat to the community Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: December 4th, 2022 under City News, Law Enforcement News.
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Durand Road crash claims the life of one, injures others
Richie Arroyo mourned as four others recover from Friday’s deadly head-on crash Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 3rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Fort Montgomery sold; Canadian brothers look to revitalize land, fort
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Posted: December 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Canadian manufacturing company coming to former Pfizer property
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Posted: December 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Museum Holiday Bazaar Dec. 3 and 4
Posted: December 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Community Events, Peru News.
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Peru Craft Fair Today – Saturday, Dec. 3
Posted: December 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Community Events, Peru News.
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Peru’s Christmas Tree is illuminated and beautiful
Peru – December 2, 2022 – It was fun at Little Ausable River Park tonight as the Peru Girl Scouts sang Christmas carols and Mrs. Marti Cabana lit Peru’s Town Christmas Tree. Just as she was about to throw the switch, the Peru Fire Department’s decorated trucks passed by. The kids were excited. Dianne Miller, […]
Posted: December 2nd, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Rulfs’ Farmstand is beautifully decorated for Christmas, with even more decorations to come.
Posted: December 2nd, 2022 under Business News, Peru News.
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Minimum wage increase coming this month in New York
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Posted: December 2nd, 2022 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Draft NY Assembly maps kick out 3 Central New York members from their districts
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Posted: December 2nd, 2022 under Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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