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Archive for April, 2024

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lasagna Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

CVAC, MVAC unveil winter 2023-24 scholar athletes

Congratulations Ophelia Breen and Mark Dubay Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Arson attack damages Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office, police say

Click here for the VTDigger story 

North Country is alive for the total eclipse

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Engineering the Future – A weekend-long celebration of creativity and ingenuity!

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce Engineering the Future: a weekend-long celebration of creativity and ingenuity produced by the Strand and Plattsburgh Robotics. The weekend, April 13-14th consists of three events, challenging participants of all ages and backgrounds to create something truly remarkable! The three events include the […]

Female Voices Perform Medieval Plainchant and Polyphony

Hildegard von Bingen and other medieval women composers Ensemble Scholastica performs in concert on Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm at the historic Church of the Assumption in Redford, New York.  There is a pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm by ensemble director Rebecca Bain about the medieval period and the culture of the cloister. General […]

DEC Announces Launch of New Podcast: ‘DEC Does What?!’

Biweekly Podcast to Spotlight DEC Experts Working to Protect New Yorkers and the Environment Premiere Episode Focuses on Impact of Upcoming Solar Eclipse on New York Wildlife New Yorkers Reminded to Plan Ahead for Safe Viewing Experience During 2024 Solar Eclipse The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC […]

An earthquake centered between NYC and Philadelphia rattles much of the Northeast

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CVPH to hold Flag Ceremony in Honor of Organ Donors

April 10 event to include family, friends of local donor  PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/5/2024) — A flag ceremony in honor of North Country residents who have selflessly given the gift of life takes place Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) front lawn as […]

Inmates at New York prison will get to watch eclipse after all

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April 5, 2024, Peru, NY, 33 degrees, 8:30 a.m.

Essex County, New York declares State of Emergency ahead of solar eclipse

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National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-

National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Burlington, Shelburne, Middlebury, Vergennes, Fair Haven, and Rutland 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY… * […]

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh could see clear skies

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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb. 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN […]

Peru pledges to be a pro-housing community

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY At its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, The Peru Town Board acted on or discussed several ongoing issues, including affordable housing and water treatment.   The board took a necessary first step to be named a pro-housing community, passing (5-0) a resolution affirming its wish to address the […]

‘Darkness & Light’

A Collaborative Exhibition Commemorating the 2024 Solar Eclipse (PLATTSBURGH, NY – April 4, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts and SUNY Plattsburgh have collaborated on a gallery exhibition to commemorate the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse. The “Darkness & Light” exhibition will be displayed at two locations and run from Friday, April 5, to Saturday, April […]

Sunday, April 14 – Enjoy a Peru Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast!

It’s really an all-you-can-eat brunch! All welcome!!!!!

Medical scholarship available for Adirondack region students

LAKE PLACID — The Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship program at Adirondack Foundation is accepting applications through May 15. The Plante Scholarship at Adirondack Foundation is awarded annually to medical students who have resided in the Adirondack Park — or in St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex or Hamilton counties — for a minimum of two […]

CVPH Rehabilitation Services Expands Hours

Team of specialists now offers appointments to accommodate patients’ busy schedules PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/02/2024) – To accommodate today’s busy lifestyles and provide more convenient appointment times, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Rehabilitation Services Department has expanded its hours. Patient appointments can now be scheduled as early as 6:30 […]

Galactic Fun for a Good Cause: Join the Force at this Year’s Autism Walk

Plattsburgh – The galaxy needs your help at the upcoming Autism Walk. Hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY, a Star Wars-themed walk will take place on May 4 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to don their best Star Wars costumes and join forces for a good cause. Proceeds from the […]

Postal Carriers delivering in spite of the weather

Peru, NY – April 4, 2024. U.S. Rural Postal Mail Carrier Cassandra Rabideau and hundreds of other postal service carriers aren’t letting today’s heavy, wet snow stop them from delivering mail. She even exited her truck and walked our mail to the mailbox. Thank you to Cassandra, and to all the dedicated U.S. Postal Service […]

Trees down on and along several Peru secondary roads

The Peru Highway Department reports receiving calls about trees down on or along several secondary roads, such as Calkins Road, Connors Road, Patent Rd, Mannix Road, and Peasleeville Road.

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting for April 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]