Archive for July, 2023
New York flooding: Gov.Hochul expands emergency declaration to Clinton, Essex counties
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Posted: July 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Babbie Museum Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend – July 22-23
Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, saw mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch our blacksmith at work. See flax being spun into linen. Try your hand using a wash board or vintage wringer washer. Visit the garden shed, raised beds and hops display. KIDS: […]
Posted: July 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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School Street structure demolished
Peru – July 10, 2023. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup watched as the 5 School Street house fell today. Guynup issued code violations over several years and brought the issue to Peru Town Court. Finally, the Town Board took the many required legal steps to demolish the building. Because the building was in disrepair and […]
Posted: July 10th, 2023 under Code Enforcement, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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High water in and around Peru
July 10, 2023 – The Little Ausable River at Heyworth/Mason Park and the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm are typically low this time of year. While they’re not high today compared to many area rivers, they’re still relatively high.
Posted: July 10th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Weather News/History.
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Updated at 11 a.m BREAKING More flood damage reported in North Country
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Posted: July 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Flood Watch National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EDT Mon Jul 10 2023
Widespread, heavy rainfall capable of producing considerable to catastrophic flooding is beginning to unfold. Road washouts are ongoing, and are expected to increase in extent and severity over the course of the day. Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, […]
Posted: July 10th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Amtrak cancels service for severe weather
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Posted: July 10th, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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July 10 Update See Below – Rt. 9 to close at Carpenter’s Flat Bridge Monday at 3 p.m.
July 10, 9:30 a.m. Update: I just spoke with DOT. A DOT news release is in the works. Release date and time unknown. Based on the signs posted in and around Keeseville, Route 9 will indefinitely close at the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge on Monday, July 9.
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, State Government News.
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The Only Peru Town Board Regular Meeting in July is July 24
The Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of July 10 is canceled. The next meeting is Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m.
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru CSD BOE Reorganization & Regular Monthly Meetings
The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated […]
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023
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Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Business News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Man charged in crash that killed 19-year-old Rutland police officer during chase
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Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Champlain Cup Lacrosse Series bringing athletes from both sides of Lake Champlain together for new summer tradition
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Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Cup Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. , Peru, NY All are WELCOME at our table!
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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A. Mason descendants witness historic painting reproduction being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park
By John T Ryan Peru – July 8, 2023 – It must have been a memorable morning for Phillip, Ann, and Douglas Mason as they watched a painting that recalls their family’s place in Peru’s history being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park. The three are great-grandchildren of Albert Mason, founder of A. Mason Lumber […]
Posted: July 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Here’s why Adirondack peatlands are so unique in the face of climate change
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Posted: July 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fireworks added to packed Airborne Make-A-Wish Saturday, July 15 schedule
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Posted: July 8th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Jehovah’s Witness Convention Returning to Albany, New York
MVP Arena to Host the First Large Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019 Jehovah’s Witness News Release Edited for brevity. Albany, New York – After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organizations has again chosen Albany to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention. In 2020, the pandemic […]
Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News, Upstate New York.
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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING…
National Weather Service Burlington VT 852 AM EDT Fri Jul 7 2023 Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex- Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, […]
Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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State bridges, culverts receive $516M for rehab or replacement
BRIDGE NY funding makes communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Trailways of NY stepping up service in Amtrak absence
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Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Greg Timmons named New York Fire Chief’s Association Instructor of the Year
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Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Education News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Closure of big-box retail chains to impact Williston’s future
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Posted: July 6th, 2023 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru Knights announce scholarship winners
Congratulations to Peru High School graduating seniors Remi Beauharnois, Tucker MacDougal, Katherine Roy, and Nolan Manchester, the winners of the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus 2023 college scholarships. The Scholarship Committee reported that their applications were outstanding. Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan and Committee Chairman Robert Bilow presented scholarship certificates to Katherine Roy and Nolan Manchester […]
Posted: July 6th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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