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Archive for June, 2023

Vermont woman pleads not guilty to DUI charge following fatal crash that killed son

Police said Baustert was driving on Interstate 89 in Sharon a week before Thanksgiving when she crashed her SUV, which at the time was carrying her husband and two children. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY June 21, 2023@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 17, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:Tim and Monica LaPier 257.3-3 53 Arnold Rd, 1. Z2023-083 Side Setback Variance ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT  

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 10, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT 1. P2023-009 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA Chip Blair 2. P2023-012 Site Plan Review with SEQRA 278.-1-3-4; 881 Mannix Rd Leon Blair 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-013 […]

Upstate New York under air quality health advisory Tuesday

Click here for the MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY News report 

TOP STORY CCC offering three cannabis courses as industry’s popularity grows

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New York distributes free test strips to protect drug users from deadly xylazine tranquilizer

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10 NY colleges are among the 50 most expensive, including No. 1 in nation

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Macaroni and Cheese Carrots Fruit Cup 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!

Eat Dessert First: A Celebration of Life Set for June 9

FitzPatrick Cancer Center’s survivorship celebration part of American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life PLATTSBURGH, NY Eat Dessert First: A Celebration of Life, the FitzPatrick Cancer Center’s (FCC) signature celebration of cancer survivorship and part of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life, takes place Sunday, June 9 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Ice cream […]

Essay Contest for Young People: Online Workshop Now Available

Adirondack Park – A writing workshop is now available online to help young people enter the essay contest My Dreams for My Community.   North Country residents between ages 13 and 25 can win up to $400 by writing about their vision for the Adirondacks.  Submissions are due by June 15, 2023. In a workshop recorded […]

Celebrate Father’s Day early at the Peru Memorial VFW

How Akwesasne processed last spring’s tragic migrant drownings

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County reaches agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim

After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding land purchased from the reservation by the State in the early 19th century. In 2022, […]

Mission of Hope Color Run, Sat. June 17

Click here for more information and to sign up! 

Quebec wildfires: Air quality alert issued for Northern New York, parts of Vermont

Reduced visibility and air quality possible through Tuesday Click here for the MYNBC5 story

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION COVID-19 CAPITAL COSTS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO SEPT 30TH

Small Businesses with 100 or Fewer Employees May Receive Tax Credits for COVID-19-Related Costs  Empire State Development today announced that the application deadline for Empire State Development’s (ESD) $250M COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program has been extended to September 30, 2023. New York State small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders […]

Peru Blood Drive Today

Remember the CVPH blood drive today, June 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

The banners are up again

Fastening photos of Peru High School”s graduating seniors along Route 22B began during the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, the practice is continuing! Parents, family, and friends erected 130 banners on Saturday. Thanks to Jennifer Madore for the photos and congratulations to all the seniors. 

Register to vote or update your voter information online

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Connector lift eyed for Stowe, Smugglers’ Notch resorts

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Dannemora teen hospitalized after UTV wreck

The 15-year-old driver- identified by loved ones as Saranac Central athlete Donavyn Smith- was critically injured in the May 29 crash. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist his parents who are out of work as they stay at his side. Click here for the Sun Community News story Click here for the […]

Champlain Area Trails awarded $100K

N.Y. Environmental Protection Fund grant to help expand community engagement Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Under new SNAP rule, work requirement cutoff age will jump to 54

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From Willsboro to Juneau and back: travels with Joe, the caricature artist

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Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden’s desk with days to spare

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