Archive for June, 2023
NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation
North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow
Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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See more buggies lately? It’s not your imagination when you travel to St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis Counties
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Posted: June 15th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
Allegedly Used the Funds to Pay for Groceries, Meals, and Travel for Her Husband June 14, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing […]
Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire
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Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Saranac Lake board OKs vacation rental law
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Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Procession held for late Trooper Garrow
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Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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No more daily printed Glens Falls Post-Star
The Post-Star said it will publish a print paper only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here for the Chronicle story
Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere
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Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting and Trapping Courses
Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot
“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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State’s fully paid parental leave program expands
Eighty percent of state’s workforce now entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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DiNAPOLI OP-ED: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF PANDEMIC-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATION
By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber
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Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Chamber to offer Leadership and Digital Marketing Training Series
Plattsburgh, NY – 06/12/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Series designed to help you and your employees obtain and develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader in the workplace. Whether you’re working toward a promotion, were recently promoted, just started a new business, or have been […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County Land Claim agreement passes State Legislature
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones After New York State and Franklin County reached an agreement over a week ago on the Franklin County Land Claim issue, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (A7759/S7566) to finalize the negotiations. This bill was sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo). […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow
State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Rural students are less likely to go to college. This group aims to change that
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Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Summer Concert Series Announced
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Carrots 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 12th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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NY, NH, VT Target stores evacuated Saturday night following hoax bomb threat
Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Death Gamble Bill passes State Legislature
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 Saturday, June 17
Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Flight 47 will include three WWII veterans. A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies again this Saturday with flights 46 and 47. Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female […]
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Two women looking forward to doing business in Peru and the North Country
By John T Ryan Peru – Peru’s newest business has opened adjacent to Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and the CFA Insurance Agency. After several weeks of remodeling and cleaning, Molly LaMountain and Karen Riccardelli opened LaMountain Riccardelli Accounting at 692 Bear Swamp Road. The women bring many years of individual and business accounting experience […]
Posted: June 6th, 2023 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED.
PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED. Unfortunately we must cancel this event due to an road acces issue. Thank you – Mike Derrick
Posted: June 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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