Archive for May, 2023
Historical Association postpones Redford Glass presentation
Good morning – We regret to advise that our May 23rd Program, Redford Glass Uncovered, to be held at the Orchard at Meadowbrook has been postponed, and a new date will be available soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Our May program continues with our Walking Tour of the Oval, 10:30 am, 98 […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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North Country Mission of Hope Color Run returns June 17
All proceeds to support the mission’s clinic in Nicaragua Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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CVPH nurse honored for helping to save colleague who had a heart attack
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy
Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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NYC to send first bus of migrants to Onondaga County, town official says
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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AGENDA – Peru TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 22 @ 6 PM
Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Advertise for Stumpage and Chips Bid for the Town’s 469 Brand Hollow Rd. Property. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Amendment to Employee Handbook Regarding Nepotism. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Declaring the Water/Sewer Department’s […]
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu, Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Pulled Pork Sandwiches Coleslaw Fruit Cup Dessert Served take-out only, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Ausgustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates 2023 graduates
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Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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North Country’s first recreational cannabis dispensary is open for business
Elevate ADK is operating a delivery-only service until it moves into its new storefront. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday
Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]
Posted: May 20th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington
The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: May 20th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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How a flower farm flourished in the harsh climate of the North Country
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget
In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Michigans for lunch Sunday sounds like a great idea
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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Legendary Syracuse running back, Hall of Famer Jim Brown has died at 87
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under General News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers
Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Veteran Biographies – North Country Honor Flight #45 – May 13, 2023
Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by former NYS Assemblywoman Janet Duprey Lee Terry Ackley U.S. Air Force 1963-1988 Vietnam As a married electronics draftsman, a non-aviation military career in the Air Force seemed like a good […]
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under General News.
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Veteran Biographies North Country Honor Flight #44 of May 13, 2023
Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey Allen Burnsworth U.S. Navy 1965-1972 Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy, joined the Navy – the […]
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Sports News, State Government News.
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Town Clerk’s office offering one-day marriage officiant licenses
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The Artimus Pyle Band Saturday, May 20, 8:00 PM—10:30 PM
Higher Ground & The Strand Center for the Arts Present; The Artimus Pyle BandAPB delivers hit after hit after hit, night after night after night. From Freebird to Sweet Home Alabama, APB gives fans the best of Skynyrd with one of men who made it! More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tribute […]
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at Mother Cabrini Shrine, Peru, NY
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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