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Archive for January, 2024

$6.5M in federal funding to CVPH

FEMA allocation to support generator replacement project Click here for the Sun Community News story 

High schoolers invited to Students Inside Albany program

Visit to capital gives students a close-up look at how state government works Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Several Quaker Products Recalled

Clinton County Health Department The Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the recall to include additional cereals and bars. To learn more, visit https://www.quakerrecallusa.com/.

State invests $78M for clean drinking water infrastructure projects

Lake Placid project approved for long-term interest-free financing Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY, January 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Temperature 12 Degrees

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

Stamp prices increase Sunday for the 5th time in three years

Price increasee to $.68 effective Sunday, January 21, 2024  Click here for the Fox 11 news story 

Sub-Zero wind chills coming, especially Saturday morning

NWS Burlington Below-normal temperatures are forecasted through the weekend. Breezy winds will bring sub-zero wind chills, especially on Saturday morning.

Facing room shortage, Vermont is turning away people seeking shelter in motels during winter weather

No room at the inn for about 60 households daily  Click here for the VTDigger story 

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

Click here for the State of Politics story 

Drone package triggers Ray Brook Federal Prison lockdown

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

DMV drops ‘under the hood’ requirement on CDL road test

State hopes to put more school bus drivers behind the wheel Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Wild Center nominated again for Best Science Museum in U.S.

Fans can vote once a day till Feb. 12 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hochul proposes $233 billion budget that avoids broad tax increases

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Governor’s executive budget includes proposed closure of 5 state prisons

Click here for MYNBC5 story 

U.S. Rt. 9 Lakeshore Rd., Peru, NY – January 17, 2024

Fire on Greyhound bus shuts down I-87 northbound between Exits 35 and 36

Click here for the Mychamplainvalley.com story 

CVPH, Monday, Sept. 29, Peru Blood Drive

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Martin Luther King Jr Day: famous quotes & speeches

Click here for the MSN story  “Why should one love his enemy? Because the process of hate for hate brings disaster to all involved. Because hate distort the whole personality. Because love has within it a redemptive power”. “I do not come here with a message of bitterness, hate or despair. I come with a […]

Big woods deer tracking: An old tradition faces new threats

Click here for the VTDigger story 

State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh parolee linked to Warren Co. burglary

Click here for teh Sun Community New story 

Notice to clients of Russell, McCormick and Russell

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 17, 2023

Pulled Pork Over Rice Vegetable Fruit Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

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