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Archive for March, 2023

Police identify two people killed in Colchester murder-suicide case

Initial findings point to murder-suicide.  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Library closed 1:30 to 2:30 Tues. – Friday March 14-31

Stefanik earns National Preservation Leadership Award

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

McIntosh Drive pool variance on the agenda TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of Dec 21, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-078        Area Variance for Pool                                    […]

Legendary rock band Kiss to make stop in Montreal on farewell tour

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Two people dead in Colchester shooting

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Nearly 70,000 in Onondaga County teeter on ‘hunger cliff’ as pandemic food stamp benefits end

Statewide cuts, not just Onondaga County. It affectes nearly 3 million people  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

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Could a new state perk help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and EMTs? Massena hopes so

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New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers 

Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must:  1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]

Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

Lake Placid’s Lisa G’s receives community’s support through temporary closure

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Have questions to ask Peru’s Highway Superintendent, here’s your chance

Assemblyman Jones announces 2023 Women of Distinction Award Nominations Underway 

         Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as […]

DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Coyote Conflicts

Sightings Anticipated to Become More Prevalent as Spring Approaches The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC […]

Peru Central School Consignment Sale – They want your STUFF!

Large scale snow, mixing possible Friday night in Vermont, New York

The meeting of this system and the cold air mass is likely to create heavy snow, and conditions could last into midday Saturday. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Court temporarily blocks repeal of NY’s Covid vaccination mandate for health care workers

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