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 […]
Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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 […]
Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, General News, Peru News, Upstate New York.
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Mannix placed on administrative leave
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Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay
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Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Peru Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast – March 9-11, 2023
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Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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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 […]
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Beekmantown Central School District superintendent Dan Mannix on leave during investigation
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Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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During this St. Patrick’s Day season, here’s a lesson on pouring the perfect pint of Guinness (video)
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Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events.
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ERs are in crisis in Syracuse and across US. When will Washington act? (Editorial Board Opinion)
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Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Upstate New York.
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Here’s your chance to learn more about Peru’s roadsalt reduction program
Posted: March 5th, 2023 under Community Events, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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.
Posted: March 5th, 2023 under General News.
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This is not Peru news, but it’s a wonderful story of a small Adirondack community’s kindness
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Posted: March 5th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Milk with Dignity’ Called A Success For Farms And Workers
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Posted: March 5th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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 […]
Posted: March 4th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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
Posted: March 4th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Fire Department News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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
Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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New Yorkers are the No.1 movers to Florida. Find out why.
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Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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City of Plattsburgh, campus gearing up for St. Platty’s Day
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Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business
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Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Business News, General News, Upstate New York.
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Police ID victim in fatal crash on Route 3 in Plattsburgh
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Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm
Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Peru News, Youth News.
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