Archive for December, 2023
(Note – This order was lifted on Dec. 21 at about 1 PM) Peru residents asked to conserve water
To All Residents of Peru: Due to the excessive rain and stormwater runoff, our water filtration capacity is reduced. The Town of Peru Water Department requests that the residents try to conserve water usage as much as possible until further notice. Thank you so much for your help with this. Courtney Tetrault Town of Peru […]
Posted: December 18th, 2023 under Environmental News, Peru News, Weather News/History.
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Flooding hits Keene
Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: December 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Fire Department News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News.
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Time to sit back and enjoy the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir
The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts.
Posted: December 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Boneless Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 23972 All are welcome! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Posted: December 18th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Nurses Association members ratify new CVPH contract
Contract preserves healthcare benefit fund, provides wage increases Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Steve Collier spreading Christmas joy in Peru
Posted: December 16th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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ORDA submits proposal to host Olympic event in Lake Placid
International Olympic Committee seeks bobsled venue Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Sports News, State Government News.
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Ecumencial Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru this weekend!
Steve Collier and Andrew Woodruff at St. Augustine’s Churhc this morning practicing for this weekend’s Ecumenical Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru. Based on what I heard, we have a lot to look forward to!!!!!!!!!!! Please give it a quick listen!!!!!! Click here to see and hear.
Posted: December 15th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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UPS driver honored for life-saving action
Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Authorities recover body of missing woman in Champlain, NY
Border Patrol and local police and rescue crews searched for more than 24 hours for a person believed to have crossed the US-Canadian border illegally Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: December 15th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Gazette 2023 You Tube Statistics
85 New subscribers 57.6K Views 46 Uploads, 165 Likes 4 Comments 185 Shares
Posted: December 13th, 2023 under Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Diabetes Self-Management Education Set for January 9
Three-part program offers information, practical tips to those living with Type 2 Diabetes PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/12/2023) – A three-part Diabetes Self-Management Education Program sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) begins Tuesday, January 9 at the main hospital. The program, led by certified diabetes educators Ann Watts and […]
Posted: December 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Micron’s CNY chip plant could get boost from $10 billion research center in Albany
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: December 13th, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Casella pledges $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA
CEO John Casella says local Y ‘provides a critical role’ in the wider community Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News.
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Medical Assistant Laura Crossman Honored for Supporting Patients, Colleagues
PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/12/2023) – A Medical Assistant renowned for her unwavering support of colleagues while ensuring patients with diabetes get the care they need has been honored as the latest recipient of the BEE Award at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Laura Crossman was presented the award during a surprise […]
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1
Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Town Board December 11 Meeting Summary
Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue. JCEO has not been staffing its town […]
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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Ausable Valley School District proposes $24M capital project
Security vestibules planned for all three district school buildings Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Sausage & Potato Skillet Vegetables 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!
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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CCHD to Hold Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Plattsburgh, December 11, 2023. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The clinic will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at CCHD’s offices, located at 32 Court Street in Plattsburgh. This clinic is open for all residents ages 12 and older. “Staying […]
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Interested in Peru’s 2024 Town and Fire Department budgets? Here they are!
Salaries, Tax Rates, Budget Summary, Fire Department Budget, Town General Budget Highway Department Budget Sewer District Budget Valcour Sewer District Budget Water District Budget
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Mazdzer slides for one last time
Chris lived in Peru when he took his fist luge run. He learned to slide on a hill in yard with friends. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes
A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.
Posted: December 9th, 2023 under Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Peru News.
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Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!
One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!
Posted: December 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation
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Posted: December 8th, 2023 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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