Archive for June, 2023
U.S. customs has been checking vehicles before they leave the country. Here’s why
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Posted: June 25th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Fulton’s Folly Band today, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth-Mason Park. Bring the family and have a great time.
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Posted: June 25th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Remember! It’s Peru Town Market Day today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Posted: June 25th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Valcour Island Lighthouse Tours offered on July 9
IT’S LIGHTHOUSE SEASON – You are invited to join us on Sunday, July 9, at the Peru Dock to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Captain Mick Maynard will provide round-trip transportation. The $30 per person fee will include a Valcour Island Heritage Trail Guide and George Clifford’s book on Lake Champlain […]
Posted: June 25th, 2023 under Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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June 26 Town Board Meeting Agenda
Peru Town Board’s June 26, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Girl Scout Troop 4183 presents book lending box to town
Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 presented a Book Lending Box to the town at the Town Board’s June 12, 2023 meeting. Troop Leader Melissa Hart said the girls designed, built, and painted the box. They even filled it with some of their favorite books. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the town would work with the […]
Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News, Youth News.
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An investigation into ORDA’s ‘billion dollar bet’ in the Adirondacks
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Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Keeseville Giuseppe’s Pizza operating from one location.
By John T Ryan Peru is fortunate to be the home of several excellent restaurants, but when they’re looking for a different taste, several enjoy Giuseppe’s Pizza in Keeseville. Until two weeks ago, Giuseppe’s Pizza had two Keeseville locations, 1711 Front St. downtown and 243 Rt. N. near the Pleasant Corner Restaurant. The owner, Oscar […]
Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Restaurants tackle staffing shortages amidst summer rush
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Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids
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Posted: June 23rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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New York lawmakers OK bill removing medical debt from credit reports
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Posted: June 23rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Peru Highway Department has been busy paving this month
June has been a paving month Peru Highway Department. The Dashnaw Road was first, followed this week by the 10,475 feet of Mannix Road. Mannix is done except for shoulders and stripping. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated, ” We will work on the end that we didn’t pave and get it ready for paving next […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Saranac Middle School student arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate
The unnamed student was stabbed one time in the back, according to New York State Police. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 22nd, 2023 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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DEC 3-minute video explains how to discourage neighborhood bears
Posted: June 22nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DMV UNVEILS NEW SET OF REGIONAL LICENSE PLATES AROUND THE STATE
New Plates Feature Images Representing the State’s 10 Regions Albany, NY – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned North Country regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions. The plate features an image of […]
Posted: June 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR DAN STEC CONCERNING NOVA BUS
Company announced it’s closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025 “I was disheartened to hear today’s announcement that Nova Bus will be closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025. The jobs being lost due to this closure, combined with the impact this will have on affiliated businesses in our region, will have major consequences on our […]
Posted: June 22nd, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Road work planned throughout Clinton Co. in 2023
Drivers may experience delays while work is underway Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under County Government News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News.
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Student assaulted at Saranac Middle School
Students ordered to shelter in place Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Farm Center closes its doors in Peru; reopens in Plattsburgh under a new name
June 21, 2023 – On June 14, the Peru Farm Center closed its Route 22, Peru location. The business relocated to 5 Latour Avenue in Plattsburgh, where it operates as Taylor Equipment and Powersports. Story Updated 9:21 p.m. June 21, 2023.
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru couple honored to participate in program that may positively impact our nation’s health and well-being
Peru resident Cheryl Breen Randall and her husband Craig were among the few Clinton County residents selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Survey. Cheryl was kind enough to tell us about their experience and how the survey may impact our nation’s future health care. By Cheryl Breen Randall It all started in […]
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under General News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is shocking
“Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is devastating news for the North Country and my heart goes out to the 350+ employees who call Nova Bus home. Between the ancillary companies and the transportation manufacturing hub, there is truly no doubt that this will have a huge impact on our communities and our region. While this does […]
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Nova Bus to leave New York, close Plattsburgh facility
Production in North America will be focused to Canadian facilities in Quebec, according to the announcement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Border News, Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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2023 Heyworth-Mason Park Concert Schedule
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Don’t forget to come and enjoy Sunday’s Community Concert
Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru Town Board Meeting of June 12, 2023 – Video and Agenda
Future Peru Gazette Peru Town Board meeting coverage will include the agenda, our YouTube Video, and, if needed and time-permitting, later feature stories on the meeting’s most critical issues or news of interest. Click here for Town Board Agenda – June 12, 2023.
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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