Archive for January, 2024
Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake
Listen to this man sing! Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: January 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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Schluter Systems donates big to Plattsburgh YMCA
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Posted: January 9th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News.
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Fire fighters battle River Rd. and Macey Lane blazes Saturday night
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Posted: January 9th, 2024 under Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Spectrum hikes prices for 2nd time in 6 months. Here’s how to avoid some of the increases
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Posted: January 9th, 2024 under Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout
“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story
Posted: January 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Snow, Wind, Rain! What’s next?
National Weather Service graphic
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Significent storm system pending
National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Everyone is invited for great food and community
Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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New York State Police identify victim of fatal bus crash on Adirondack Northway
Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Beef Stew Fruit 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. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Keene-grown business picks up momentum nationwide
Small Town Cultures to see big time growth with national chain pickups Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Livingoods posts new business hours
Our updated hours until further notice are: Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday through Friday – 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday – 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday – 10 am to 8 pm (brunch buffet 10 am to 2 pm, regular menu available 12 pm to 8 pm)
Posted: January 7th, 2024 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Fire destroys River Rd. home
January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]
Posted: January 7th, 2024 under Fire Department News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Hoping to draw visitors, St. Lawrence County launches lodging website
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Posted: January 7th, 2024 under Business News, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News.
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Dry January: Resources and tips to help you drink responsibly (or not at all)
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Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Heathcare News, National News.
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Some Cabot products removed from shelves amid labor shortage, co-op says
Cabot cited a workforce shortage combined with strong demand Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter
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Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , JANUARY 8, 2024, 6:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports); MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 28, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Purchase of John Deere 2025R Compact Utility Tractor […]
Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, JANUARY 8, 2024 5:00 PM
Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2024 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2024 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2024 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2024 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2024 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: […]
Posted: January 6th, 2024 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Updated: One dead after I-87 tour bus crash
Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Snow forecast adjusted slight;y upward
As of 4 pm Fri: Here’s our latest snow forecast for this weekend’s system. Note there has been a slight northward trend in the low track, so snow amounts have been adjusted upward slightly. The forecast will continue to evolve as we go forward; additional adjustments are likely.
Posted: January 5th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Anthony Politi, MD Obituary
Dr. Politi owned and operated Adirondack Medical Practice at Glenwood Plaza, 3384 Route 22, since May 1, 2001 Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony […]
Posted: January 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane
Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]
Posted: January 5th, 2024 under Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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