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Archive for August, 2023

New Yorkers cautioned about buying flood-damaged vehicles

DMV offers tips and warnings against buying flood-ravaged used vehicles Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Essex Co. Fair returns with updates to grounds

This year’s theme is “Country Hoedown” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New student loan repayment program debuts: How to apply

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Fried Potatoes and Sausage Skillet Carrots Bread 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.

Destination: Valcour Island

A canoe trip to a camping destination within Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Land trust acquires Adirondack Loj Road entranceway

“The property offers a vista of Mount Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mount Colden and other popular mountains. The Olympic ski jumps and Whiteface Mountain are visible from it.”  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Williston Christmas Tree Shops to close on August 12

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Tops Markets employees in Upstate NY to receive $764M pension fund bailout

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Grant monies available to address opioid prevention and recovery programs

The Clinton County Community Services Board is awarding over $400,000 in Opioid Settlement Funding to address prevention programs and recovery programs in our community. These funds originate through state aid/regional funding allocation from the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and direct funding to the County from the NYS Office of the Attorney […]

Regular Peru School Board Monthly Meeting August 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal […]

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NYS Board of Elections certifies controversial touch screen voting machines

The story includes a statement that individual counties can choose whether or not to buy the machines  Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail and are potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Click here for the NCPR story 

New York opens ap­pli­ca­tions for child care retention program

“…Incentives ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 for retention and referral bonuses for existing staff and sign-on bonuses for new workers.” Click here for the State of Politics story 

CVPH security guard recognized for exceptional attention to patient and employee safety

Mark Silver Receives CVPH’s Inaugural BEE Award PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/2/2023) – Security Guard Mark Silver is the recipient of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) inaugural BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Silver, a CVPH employee for more than five years, was nominated by an Emergency Department (ED) colleague for his inspirational […]

Zach O’Connell wins prestigious awards

Clinton County Mariners standout Zach O’Connell earned the Coaches Award & the Gary J. Butler Award. O’Connell, a standout player, will continue his baseball career as a member of the SUNY Brockport team.

Lake Placid emergency room to close Aug. 20

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670

Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals

CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

August 2, 2023 – Beautiful sunset tonight! Thankful for our beautiful Peru Elementary School, once the home of grades K-12.

A rare two consecutive weather days for area farmers

August 2, 2023 – 7:50 p.m. Adirondack Farms chopping hay as the sun sets tonight adjacent to River Rd. Area farmers are taking advantage of yesterday’s and today’s sunny days to get a second cut anticipating tomorrow’s scattered rain showers. In a typical year, the second cut would have been already harvested. Click the photo for […]

A bit of good news – NY churning out new businesses at record pace

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

All NYS employers required to provide lactation accommodations for employees

Clinton County Health Department   ·Effective June 2023, ALL employers in NYS are required to provide lactation accommodations to their employees. For more information call 518-565-4993. To learn more about NYS Labor Law 206-c visit: https://dol.ny.gov/breast-milk-expression-workplace

Pharmaceutical company SterRX to close two Plattsburgh locations, lay off 161 employees

SterRX currently operates out of two buildings, including its plant on Idaho Avenue and a smaller space on Connecticut Road. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru next Monday

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, August 7, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS

    Albany, N.Y. – Throughout August, Price Chopper/Market 32 is teaming up with the American Red Cross to raise funds in support of the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. Until August 31, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at the register to benefit disaster relief. All monies […]