Archive for April 18th, 2023
New York officially bans native-themed school mascots
“Under the new policy, dozens of districts that have resisted efforts to do away with the mascots, which include names like ‘indians’, ‘braves’, and ‘warriors,’ will have until the end of the 2025 school year to finalize the changes.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Peru’s Clean Up Day is this Saturday, April 22
Peru Lions Club and Peru K-5 PTO announce they are co-hosting this year’s town-wide Community Green Up Day on Saturday April 22nd from 8 am – 12 pm. This event is being conducted on Earth Day and everyone, young and old, is encouraged to take part. We invite you to join us as we pick […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Jessica Kline wins North Country Neighbor Award
Our 2023 Women of Distinction — North Country Neighbor Award goes to Jessica Kline! Jessica got her start at SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in Accounting, followed up with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She worked for the former Gregory Supply Company, now Curtis Lumber Company, before making the switch […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Stefanik Slams Hochul Admin for Prioritizing Woke Agenda Over NY Schools
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement after the Board of Regents unanimously voted to implement Hochul’s Education Department’s proposal to defund New York public schools if they do not remove and rename the names of their historic mascots. In New York’s 21st District, this would impact Cambridge Central School District, Fonda-Fultonville Central […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Congressional News, Education News, Political News.
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NY Board of Regents unanimously approves policy barring indigenous mascots statewide
Refusal to comply with the rule could impact schools’ eligibility for state aid, according to ABC 7 in New York City. Click here for the Fox News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Janet Duprey honored for public service
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Saratoga County woman
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Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Here are this year’s Peru Town Market Dates
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Peru News.
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State Police continue to search for Peru girl missing since 1973
Linda St. Germaine was last seen on frozen Lake Champlain Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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A 20-year-old woman shot and killed after accidentally turning into the wrong driveway in Saratoga County, officials say
Click here for the MSN story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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New York hospitals scale back mask, testing policies
CVPH and Alice Hyde are rolling back COVID-19 requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton Community College union votes no confidence in college president Kowal
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DMV reminds motorcyclists to renew registrations by April 30
Registrations can be renewed online as state officials urge safety ahead of riding season Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gun buy-back event returns April 29
The multi-agency event will be held at Clinton County Fairgrounds offering gift cards for guns Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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National health survey to visit Clinton County
Data will guide national health programs and policies Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store petition to unionize
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Business News, General News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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AHMC, CVPH Update Masking, COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
Changes reflect data, shifting status of pandemic MALONE/PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/18/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are rolling back COVID-era masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Beginning tomorrow, April 19, the […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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