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Archive for March, 2023

Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Mitchell and Ms. Linda Morgan (appointed to fill vacant seat previously held by Mr. Thurber). The individual receiving the highest number of votes will […]

Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

Mannix placed on administrative leave

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New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay

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Hilary Stec appointed to represent Qby. on Warren Co. Board of Supervisors

State Senator Dan Stec’s wife enters politics  Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Peru Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast – March 9-11, 2023

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DEC Now Hiring for 2023 Camping and Summer Recreation Season

Seasonal Recreation Staff Opportunities Available The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment and who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities at upcoming on-site job fairs on […]

Beekmantown Central School District superintendent Dan Mannix on leave during investigation

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Paul Smith’s College serves up NYC culinary program

Non-degree program will include semester at Fedcap kitchen in Manhattan, then work-study summer here Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

During this St. Patrick’s Day season, here’s a lesson on pouring the perfect pint of Guinness (video)

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ERs are in crisis in Syracuse and across US. When will Washington act? (Editorial Board Opinion)

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Here’s your chance to learn more about Peru’s roadsalt reduction program

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Pulled Pork Coleslaw Hamburg Bun Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augusine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome at our table.

This is not Peru news, but it’s a wonderful story of a small Adirondack community’s kindness

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Milk with Dignity’ Called A Success For Farms And Workers

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Budget Workshop #1 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 7th at 6 PM in the High School Community Room for their first 23-24 budget workshop.  At this workshop, the School Board is expected to: Review the budget timeline Examine current year projections Review tax levy limit calculation Receive overview of preliminary revenues Discuss […]

Saranac High School cheerleading team receives warm celebration before state tournament

Chiefs will compete in state finals for first time in 35 years. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Peru’s Drive in Monday, March 27, 3 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/03/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open […]

Widespread snow arrives Friday night as winter storm impacts Vermont, New York this weekend

4″ to 8″ of snow expected in Champlain Valley  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

New Yorkers are the No.1 movers to Florida. Find out why.

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City of Plattsburgh, campus gearing up for St. Platty’s Day

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Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business

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Police ID victim in fatal crash on Route 3 in Plattsburgh

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Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm