Archive for February, 2024
St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Desert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (corrected) at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Margaret St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Posted: February 18th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Migrant Justice launches a new and expanded survey of dairy farm workers in Vermont
Click here for the VTDigger story “The data collected in June and July of 2014 found nearly half of the 172 dairy farm workers surveyed were paid below the state minimum wage (then $8.73); 40% worked seven days a week with no days off; 30% suffered a workplace injury or work-related illness; and 20% had […]
Posted: February 17th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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CVPH Presents First DAISY Team Award
Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]
Posted: February 16th, 2024 under City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Referendum for new campus fails in Boquet Valley Central School District
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Posted: February 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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AuSable Valley voters approve $24M Capital Project
Great turnout for referendum vote Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 15th, 2024 under General News.
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New Yorkers receive $200M energy bill credit One-time credit offers bill relief to metered gas and electric customers
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Posted: February 15th, 2024 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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National Weather Service Burlington – Predicted snowfall amounts
The countdown to when the snow will begin across the North Country is getting closer. There is some dry air in the low levels, but widespread snow will spread from west to east this evening. Take a look at the graphics below for forecast snow amounts and start time. #vtwx #nywx
Posted: February 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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North Country lawmakers join call to push back electric school bus mandate
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Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades
Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show
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Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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BOCES students build, sell tiny homes
Building Trades program teaches home-building skills Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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$100M enriches after-school programs
LEAPS merges all state after-school programs into a single entity Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Education News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital
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Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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A $66 million new school for 400 Westport-Elizabethtown students is on the ballot
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Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,
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Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau
Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH
Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru seeking Assistant Recreation Director
Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs. Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams) Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month […]
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Community Events, Peru News, Recreation opportunities, Town Board News.
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Peru Knights serving their popular Michigans on Saturday, Feb. 17
Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable […]
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Woman killed after car collides with UPS truck in St. Lawrence County
A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Burlington City Council unanimously approves next steps of CityPlace’s development
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Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Business News, City News, Community Events, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Saranac three-peats as Section VII wrestling champion
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Posted: February 12th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Allegiant adds flights from Plattsburgh to Sarasota
One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Recognized by Press Ganey for Quality, Patient-Centered Care
Awards honor CVPH team’s continued commitment to clinical quality, positive patient experiences. CVPH News Release PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/12/2024) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) announced today that it has received two 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience awards: The Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award. […]
Posted: February 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Girl Scout Cookies on sale Saturday, Feb 17, 10 – 2, at Grand Union Plaza
Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 will kick off this year’s cookie sale on Saturday, Feb 17th, with a table at the Peru Plaza outside Kinneys and Aubochon from 10 am to 2 pm or until supplies last!
Posted: February 12th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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