Archive for February, 2023
Peru Central Closed Today – Friday, February 17, 2023
Due to the forecasted continuation of icy conditions, Peru CSD is now CLOSED for today.
Posted: February 17th, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Weather News/History.
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Editorial: North Country cell service is an ‘insult’
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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CCC, SUNY Plattsburgh sign new integrated nursing program
Integrated program comes with big applause from educators and students alike Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Free snowmobiling weekend coming March 3-5
First weekend in March now dedicated as Free Snowmobile Weekend each year Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Panel discusses addiction and overdose crisis in North Country
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Icy conditions, light snow likely for morning commute in Vermont, New York Friday
A mix of freezing rain and light snow overnight will create slick conditions during the morning commute and could lead to school delays and tough travel. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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What happens to your garbage after you drag it to the curb?
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY…
National Service Burlington – .WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to three tenths of an inch. * WHERE…Portions of northern New York. * WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to […]
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Did Covid Reshape Adirondack And New York State School District Enrollment?
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How will the unseasonably warm weather impact this year’s maple crop?
Many sugarmakers have already had their first boil of the season Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Rouses Point Bridge back open after police search for possible missing person in Lake Champlain
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Border News, Highway Dept. News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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New NY tax break for volunteer firefighters: What to know, how to apply
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Adirondack Bootlegging
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Buffalo shooter Payton Gendron gets life sentence for racist supermarket attack that killed 10
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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N.Y. announces 2023 Free Fishing Days
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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North Country Commnity College to host Campus Visit Days Feb. 21-24
Malone, Saranac Lake, Ticonderoga and Akwesasne locations to all open Click here for the Sun Community New story
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Cadyville FD announces 55th-annual Field
DayEvent to take place June 10th and 11th Click here for the Sun Community New story
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Community Events, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Stewart’s Participation in Chowder Fest Provides 6,000 Meals to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
February 15, 2023 — Stewart’s Shops served their all-new Southwest Corn Chowder at the recent Saratoga Chowder Fest. Over 750 bowls of the creamy corn chowder were served. Stewart’s Shops raised $1,545 at the event and presented a check to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to support their mission to feed those […]
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Here’s why New York State inspection stickers are getting a new look
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Releases Draft Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan
March 17 Deadline for Public Comments on Plan to Reduce Phosphorus and Improve Water Quality The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft Watershed Implementation Plan that creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The […]
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Highlights of the Monday, February 13, 2023 Peru Town Board Meeting
Road dispute on the Connors Rd. Four apply for Recreation Director position Planned road paving may be cut back Culvert replacement is expensive And More By John T. Ryan John Helmer addressed the board regarding the Davis Pond Rd. that borders his Connors Road property. Helmer wanted to know if the Davis Pond Rd. […]
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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DEC is Hiring Staff for the 2023 Summer Camps Program
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Youth News.
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Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s to open massive store in Clifton Park Outdoor outfitter hopes to have the 70,000-square-foot store open by 2024. It would be the fourth in New York state.
Outdoor outfitter hopes to have the 70,000-square-foot store open by 2024. It would be the fourth in New York state. Click here to view the Times Union story
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Business News, Upstate New York.
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In a digital age, Peru residents still love their library
By John T. Ryan (Please share) Peru – Public Libraries! Does anyone use libraries when people can find almost any publication online? In Peru, NY the answer is YES! Many people use and appreciate the Peru Free Library’s books, media, and services. For example, last year, the library’s printed and digital media circulated 11,628 times, […]
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Peru Democrats seek candidates for town and county offices
“The Peru Democratic Party seeks candidates for several town and county offices. If you are interested in seeking any of these offices please contact Peru Democratic Party Chairman Marque Moffett at perudemocrats@gmail.com The party is actively looking for Democrats who are willing to serve our community in the following ways: as a member of Peru’s […]
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News.
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