Archive for September, 2023
Community Calendar Event – Rescheduled!
Clinton County Historical Association Tuesday, September 26, 2:30 pm. Abolitionists and Freedom Seekers on the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad with Jackie Madison, President of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Starting in the late eighteenth century with freedom seekers, moving into the twentieth […]
Posted: September 21st, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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See Upstate NY’s 5 best colleges in US News & World Report’s 2024 rankings
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Posted: September 20th, 2023 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Cultivating Hope: 2nd Annual Event to be Held in Chazy
Chazy, NY – The Alice T. Miner Museum will host the 2nd Annual Cultivating Hope Event: A Healing Grace Center for Hope & Healing fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the museum in Chazy. The event will raise funds for Healing Grace, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support and other services […]
Posted: September 20th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Northern NY News.
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Experience the 50th Anniversary of the Adirondack Balloon Festival September 21 – 24, 2023
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Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Battle of Valcour to be commerated on Oct. 11
(Plattsburgh) October 11th marks the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held on the 2nd-floor lobby and veranda in the Main Building at Clinton Community College on […]
Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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South Burlington police see a 500% increase in stolen car pursuits
After seeing a 100% increase in reported car thefts Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Michigans Macaroni Salad Fruit 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!
Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Billy Jones announce $3 million for Franklin County Recreational Center
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private partnership between state, county and local resources including Adirondack For Kids and other interested organizations and will […]
Posted: September 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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North Country Children’s Consignment Sale September 16th Class of 2025 Fundraiser
The North Country Children’s Consignment Sale is coming to Peru School this Saturday, September 16th to benefit the Class of 2025. You’ll find toys, snow boots, books, baby gear, games, clothing in sizes newborn-14/16, ride-ons, sports equipment and lots more. The doors will open at 8 AM. Enter via the HS lobby (no entry fee). […]
Posted: September 15th, 2023 under General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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U.S. child poverty rate doubles to 12.4%; it’s even higher in six North Country counties
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Posted: September 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Free Welding Training at Clinton Comunity College
Posted: September 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Several city streets to be repaved
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Posted: September 14th, 2023 under City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Queen City to Keeseville, Wednesday, Sept. 20
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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The 2023 Applefest is only three days away
September 13, 2023, Peru, NY Applefest preparations are underway. This morning Dave Soulia and volunteers set up the craft fair tables and this afternoon, they tackled the game booths. Tomorrow, the food booths will go up. Other volunteers have been baking, frosting cakes for the Cake Wheel, and cooking delicious Michigan sauce. Soon Forrence Orchards […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Town 2024 Budget Schedule
Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget & Highway Budget Workshop Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:00 PM Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:00 PM Salaries/General Workshop Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop (if […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Celebrating a WWII Vet’s 100th Birthday
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh
Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, County Government News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids
Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Learn about our school and school board in a different setting
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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See moment Central New York home explodes from gas leak (video)
The house exploded about three hours after a stolen SUV driven by a 17-year-old male smashed into the home. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Visitation suspended at Ray Brook prison
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Ray Brook facility will be closed to visitation until further notice Click here for MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Town Board Meeting of September 11, 2023
Peru Town Board meeting of September 11, 2023. After 37 minutes, the board adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss litigation. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting. Everyone present expressed joy to see Jim return following his recent heart surgery. There was a moment of silence to remember the 9/11 victims. AGENDA – PERU […]
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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An expert talks solar battery farms, how they work and the risks
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Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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City fails to approve property sale for hotel
Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Aubuchon Co. to Transition to Ace Hardware
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Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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