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Archive for February, 2024

Dozens of students displaced after campus fire at SUNY Potsdam

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Knelly named special advisor to SUNY for CCC transition

CCC’s academic and administrative operations slated to move campuses by fall 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF COCO BAKERY MACARONS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today. Customers who purchased […]

Peru School Board Meeting Agenda

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Chazy names Sanford Coakley interim elementary principal

Chazy Junior/High School principal will take over the elementary position July 1 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington mayor, CityPlace developers want to add hotels to project and reduce housing

An updated development agreement, which requires City Council approval, would allow for up to 350 hotel rooms and lower the number of residential units to a minimum of 350. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Clinton Community College ranked third best community college in New York State

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Central NY company hit with $1.6 million judgment for refusing to interview deaf candidate

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Five BHS girls athletes sign National Letters of Intent

“They are recognized and respected not just in our community, but regionally and nationally for their outstanding achievements.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Syracuse-area landlord takes an unusual deal: He’ll fix lead paint before he can sell homes

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen for Ash Wednesday, St. Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024

Macaroni & Cheese Fish Sticks Macaroni Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augistine’s Parish Center, 3030 Mai St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome!! Happy Valentine’s Day

Almost $100K saved on Cook Rd. Culvert; LayerEight Group praised; Recreation Assistant needed; Thumbs up for town staff

Peru Town Board Meeting of February 5, 2024 Last September, when only one contractor submitted a bid to replace the deteriorating Cook Road culvert, Superintendent Michael Farrell recommended rejecting the bid, stating it was too high and he thought more contractors would bid in 2024. Farrell was correct! Three contractors submitted bids last week. Ed […]

Cargo train derails in Rensselaer County, N.Y.

“Ten cars of a cargo train carrying plastic pellets and cooking oil derailed in upstate New York, with two ending up in a river, authorities said.” Click here for the MSN.com story 

NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams

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Peru, NY, February 8, 2024, 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Ausable Point Campground overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain

U.S. bobsleds made in Lake Placid

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Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes announces candidacy for Mayor of Plattsburgh

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Price Chopper/Market 32 Announces Salvation Army Holiday Kettle Donation Program Results

Schenectady, N.Y. – Salvation Army bellringers at Price Chopper/Market 32 stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised nearly $580,000 through its six-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign. The money raised – $81,000 more than last year- will benefit those in need throughout the communities where the funds were collected. “The annual […]

Ray Brook federal prison in the Adirondacks on lockdown for the second time in weeks

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AuSable Valley CSD $24M Capital Project goes to vote Feb. 14

Building repairs, Energy Performance Contract are on the ballot Click here for the important Sun Community News story 

Leap Year in Clinton County

Clinton County Historical Association To be a leap year, the year number must be divisible by four – except for end-of-century years, which must be divisible by 400. This means that the year 2000 was a leap year, although 1900 was not. 2024, 2028, 2032 and 2036 are all leap years. March 1876 – Ellenburg […]

15-to-life in prison for double fatal motorcycle crash

‘Persistent felon’ sentenced for Bikeway crash that claimed two lives and left another seriously injured Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. signs new consumer protection law – Credit card surcharges must now be displayed prior to sale

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Chili Rice 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!!!!!!!

Local educator Jim Howard reflects on his youthful misbehavior, struggles with his father, and the good people who helped him find a better path

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]