Archive for February, 2024
Dozens of students displaced after campus fire at SUNY Potsdam
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Posted: February 12th, 2024 under Education News, Fire Department News, National News.
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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
Posted: February 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: February 10th, 2024 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru School News.
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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
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Clinton Community College ranked third best community college in New York State
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Posted: February 9th, 2024 under County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Central NY company hit with $1.6 million judgment for refusing to interview deaf candidate
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Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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Syracuse-area landlord takes an unusual deal: He’ll fix lead paint before he can sell homes
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Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Code Enforcement, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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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
Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Upstate New York.
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NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams
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Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Statewide News.
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Peru, NY, February 8, 2024, 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Ausable Point Campground overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain
Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Regional NY-VT News.
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U.S. bobsleds made in Lake Placid
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Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes announces candidacy for Mayor of Plattsburgh
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Posted: February 7th, 2024 under City News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Ray Brook federal prison in the Adirondacks on lockdown for the second time in weeks
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Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Gov. signs new consumer protection law – Credit card surcharges must now be displayed prior to sale
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Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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!!!!!!!
Posted: February 6th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Border News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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