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Archive for April, 2023

New York State Fair adds 15th concert to 2023 lineup: See list

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Adirondack Park Agency eyes Saranac Lake building as future headquarters

Click here for the NCPR story 

DRILL Emergency Lockdown DRILL Scott Storms • Thursday, Apr 6 at 9:50 AM • Peru Central School District

DRILL Emergency Lockdown DRILL Scott Storms • 24 minutes ago • Thursday, Apr 6 at 9:50 AM • Peru Central School District Dear Peru Central School Families, I am writing to inform you that Peru Central School will be conducting a mandatory lockdown drill today at 10:00 AM. As a part of the drill, the […]

Editorial: Be set to fight for SUNY Plattsburgh

This Press-Republican editorial is being (with permission) because it addresses a potential issue that’s extremely important to the North Country’s future. Editorial: Be set to fight for SUNY Plattsburgh Apr 5, 2023 – The recent visit to SUNY Plattsburgh by SUNY Chancellor John King Jr. got us thinking about the future of the campus and the […]

OrthoNY is now Glens Falls Hospital’s orthopedic provider

Click here for the Glens Falls Chronicle Story 

2022 US Census estimates: 89% of NYS counties lost population

Click here for the Protect The Adirondacks story 

P-R reporter Newton honored at NYPA awards

Out of 2,657 entries from 154 newspapers across the state, Newton took home first prize in her division for Best Feature Story and Best News or Feature Series. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic

Better Emergency Management Preparation Needed by OPWDD Before Next Public Health Crisis, Audit Finds April 6, 2023 – The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) inadequate emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by New York […]

Stranded hikers rescued from swollen High Peaks stream

DEC issues warnings about rapid snow melt Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Increased car counts, exciting schedule on tap for Airborne in 2023

Season opener Saturday, April 29, presented by Liquor & Wine Warehouse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Artistry Community Theatre announces musical comedy auditions

To be held at Ausable Valley Central, 40 positions open  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Emergency HEAP application deadline extended

Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023@ 7:00 PM

23 Maiden Lane and 388 Calkins Road applications on the agenda TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 15, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-079  Area Variance- relief from two front setbacks           Cory Barton           […]

Highway Department repairing lawns that plows damaged

Peru Highway Department’s staff are enjoying spring by repairing the lawns the plows damaged this past winter. Left to right on the ground, Tyler Jarvis, Adam Archer, Tom Rock. Andrew McLaughlin is the Gradall. 

Clinton County Historical Association and the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel present: Lest We Forget – 

The Story of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska April 18 – 6:45 pm Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh The Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel is described by many as the most beautiful building on the Old Base. Former Base Chaplain Major George Mennen described it as “the most […]

CVPH Family Medicine Residency Welcomes Class of 2026

Majority of graduates practice medicine in the region, helping to improve primary care access PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/04/2023) – Six new physicians will begin a 3-year Family Medicine training program here in July.  The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency introduced its Class of 2026 during Match Day […]

2023 Babbie Museum Membership Drive

Please consider supporting this wonderful Peru learning resource.  2023 Membership Drive Info

Community Events during April from Marque Moffett

April 17th: join us for the next Community Learning Series, where we’ll hear from Gary Henry, Stream Restoration Manager for the Ausable River Association. This event will begin at 6:30 pm at Peru Free Library. More details are coming soon. April 22nd: Town Green Up Day! Organized by the Peru K-5 PTO, Peru CSD, the […]

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s Statement on Arrest of President Trump.

WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “The shameful arrest of President Trump is an unprecedented and chilling chapter in the Left’s weaponization of the justice system against their leading political opponent. This dangerous and illegal overreach by a radical DA has completely backfired for the corrupt Far Left Democrats […]

Schumer leads Senate fight to save fed. firefighter funding

Schumer urges Senate to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 by month’s end Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Read Donald Trump’s full 34-count indictment; accused of falsifying business records

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Four cannabis dispensary licenses issued in the North Country

NCPR reports 

Peru VFW hosting Thursday, April 6 Easter Buffet

Clinton Commuity College posts several job openings

NOW HIRING Forward-thinking, dynamic individuals wanted to join CCC! We have immediate openings for the following exciting roles: Director of Financial Aid Director of Admissions Admissions Advisor Administrative Assistant (Financial Aid/Admissions Office) Associate Director for Institutional Advancement Advanced Manufacturing Student Support & Lab Coordinator Assistant Director of College Relations Co-Coordinator for Higher Education for the […]

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges in New York court (update)

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