Archive for February, 2023
Weathercock fire started when owner tried to thaw frozen pipes, fire department says
The building was totally destroyed as a result of the incident. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
North Country at Work: a church becomes a general store in Black Brook
Featuring Robbie and Michelle Timmons Click here for the North Country Public Radio story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
Comments: none
FEATURED Weathercock fire ruled accidental
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Business News, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Keith Defayette recounts seeing balloon shot down
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under National News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
1 person hospitalized, 1 arrested in Burlington shooting
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
Move-ins to begin this week at Burlington ‘pod’ community
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
See the latest graduation rates for 678 NY school districts: Search for yours
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
SeaComm completes $50K fuel grant pledge
Credit Union helped 100 of its members with $500 fuel grants Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
A great place to celebrate Valantine’s Day
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Community Events, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Veterans' News.
Comments: none
Registration Now Open for Free Welding Training at Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY – 02/06/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Community College, and Lincoln Electric are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program. The training will run for three weeks (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day) from April 24th through May 12th and includes 120 […]
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Buffalo earthquake is strongest in New York since 2002
The quake, which measured at 3.8 on the Richter Scale, was the largest magnitude earthquake in New York state since 2002. Click here for the MYNBCNews5 story
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt discovered love of music in the Adirondacks
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Melissa Etheridge Coming To The 2023 Franklin County Fair
Click here for the story
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
251: Skiing On the Cheap at Cochran’s in Richmond
Click here for the Seven Days story
Posted: February 6th, 2023 under Recreation opportunities, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
At least 9 fire departments spend all day Saturday battling blaze in Chazy
Officials said no injuries have been reported Click here for the NBC5 story and a video
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under Business News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Vermont National Guard aviation unit deployed
About 50 Vermont national guard soldiers were deployed to the Middle East and Southwest Asia Saturday. Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under General News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Roasted Beef Gravy Mashed Potatoes 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 12972 All are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under Community Events, Peru News.
Comments: none
Chazy fire destroys The Weathercock
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under Business News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival on tap through Feb. 12
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
Comments: none
Birds in Crisis Around the World; You Can Help – Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Chazy native to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 4th, 2023 under National News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
February 4, 2023 – It’s a bit chilly, with a -21 earlier this morning with wind chills forecast from -30 to -45
…WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 to 45 below zero, except 40 to 55 below in portions of the eastern Adirondacks of New York and northeastern Vermont. * WHERE…All of northern New York and […]
Posted: February 4th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
Comments: none
DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy
Deadline for Public Comments is Feb. 27 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on a newly developed policy to guide how DEC evaluates and reviews work plans for projects in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. The draft Commissioner Policy (PDF) is available for public comment until Feb. […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Approved June 2022 -December 2022 Peru Town Borad Meeting Minutes
Click below to view Peru Town Board Minutes from June 22, 2022 – December 29, 2022 2022-06-13-RM 2022-06-21-EM 2022-06-22-RM 2022-07-11-RM 2022-07-25-RM 2022-08-08-RM 2022-08-22-RM 2022-09-12-RM 2022-09-19-SM 2022-09-26-RM 2022-10-13-RM 2022-10-24-RM 2022-11-07-RM 2022-11-21-RM 2022-12-12-RM 2022-12-12-RM 2022-12-29-RM
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under General News, Town Board News.
Comments: none
SENATOR STEC: GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL FINALLY ADDRESSES GUN CONTROL LAW’S IMPACT ON ADIRONDACK PARK RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
Senator Stec News Release As Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) looks through the particulars of Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget proposal, he’s pleased to see the plan finally addresses several parts of the negative impact last year’s gun control laws had on gun owners and visitors to the Adirondack Park. In the Public Protection and […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none