Archive for June, 2023
Here’s why Peru Farm Center has a new name and a new home
By John T. Ryan (Please share) Plattsburgh – On June 14, 2023, Peru Farm Center, located at 2682 Route 22 in Peru, moved and became Taylor Equipment Sales and Taylor Powersports at 5 Latour Lane, Plattsburgh. All the employees who worked in Peru are working at the new location. In Plattsburgh, it operates in a much […]
Posted: June 30th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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No hiker shuttles are running in the Adirondack High Peaks. Here’s why
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Posted: June 30th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Third annual Michigan Month returns to Plattsburgh
Town of Plattsburgh revealed the contest’s final T-shirt design winner June 29 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 30th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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N.Y. expands eligibility for NYSP applicants
Raises the maximum age to apply from 29 to 34 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 30th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Here’s the website to check your community’s air quality
Click here for airnow.gov
Posted: June 29th, 2023 under Environmental News, National News.
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Clinton County Fair revs up summer shows
Fun-filled six days of food, music, shows, farm finery Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 29th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Macomb State Park attack sends two to the hospital
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Posted: June 29th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Saranac students to host August 27 soccer tournament to benefit UVM and its childhood cancer patients
A one-day soccer tournament on August 27 will be hosted by Saranac High School students Audrey Napper and Gabe Cayea as part of their National Honor Society Senior Legacy Project. Players must be between the ages of 7-12 to sign up. It will also be hosted by the Town of Saranac Recreation Department. ALL PROCEEDS […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Most North Country families can now get help to pay for child care. Do you qualify?
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Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Hannaford recalls veggie salads sold in Vermont, NH and NY due to potential allergen
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Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Mannix Road scheduled to be shimmed on Thursday, July 6
By John T Ryan Peru -A few days ago, the Peru Highway Department paved 10,475 feet of Mannix Rd. Weather permitting, on Thursday, July 6. the highway department will shim Mannix Rd from where the new pavement leaves off to Patent Rd. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell describes shimming as “Applying a thin layer of asphalt […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News.
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Video and Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of June 26, 2023
Agenda below except one item added to the agenda at the meeting, changing the Anti-Nepotism Clause in the Employee Handbook regarding seasonal, part-time personnel. 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023. 5. Community Input. 6. MOTION/DISCUSSION: […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Retired Educators announce winners Educator Awards to two local teachers.
The $1000 Retired Educators of NY (RENY) Hudson-Kramer Memorial Grant will be awarded to Michael Trudo of Northeastern Clinton Central School for his project ‘Ukuleles in the Classroom’ to purchase a class set of ukuleles which will be used by his fifth-grade students in Mooers Elementary School and Rouses Point Elementary School. This grant honors […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Malone Police respond to multiple Xylazine overdoses
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Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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New Hoops for Hope Tournament Tipping Off
Day of basketball honors local physician, supports family medicine in the North Country PLATTSBURGH, NY (6/27/2023) – The inaugural Dr. David Anderson Memorial Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, July 15 at Noon at the YMCA on the Oval. The event features a full day of 3-on-3, co-ed basketball […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several July Blood Drives
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Representatives of The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), are encouraging all donors to donate blood during the summer months as the need continues but contributions decrease. Several community blood drives are planned in July to ensure an adequate […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Vermont State University tries to find its footing after a rocky few years
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Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Canine training at Altona Correctional builds community
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Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Ewing named president of NYS Association of Fire Chiefs
“Unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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53rd Lake Placid Horse Show kicks off
Riders come from all over to compete Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Forest rangers return to NY after helping fight Canadian wildfires
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Posted: June 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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There’s a new varsity sport in the North Country: flag football for girls
The story centers on Ausable Valley Central Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: June 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Amtrak suspends Adirondack Rail Line north of Albany
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Posted: June 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Michigans Salad Fruit Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table!
Posted: June 25th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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