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Archive for April, 2024

Snow at 1 to 2 inches per hour until mid-morning

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington April 4, 2024- 7:30 a.m. Special Weather Statement Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are resulting in snow-covered roadways and poor visibilities as low as one-half of a mile at times. This will lead to a hazardous commute this morning. Snowfall rates will taper off by mid morning. #NYwx […]

April 4, 2024 – Peru Free Library closed due to snow storm

Psychedelic Rock and Tammy’s Lunch Box: A Small City’s Big Eclipse Plans Let the big cities have their eclipse mega-events.

In Plattsburgh, N.Y., success looks different for everyone stopping to look up. Click here for the New York Times story 

Vermont Lake Monsters manager Pete Wilk dies of brain cancer

Wilk led the Monsters to three FCBL championships, winning it all in the team’s inaugural 2021 season. Wilk is the winningest manager in Georgetown University baseball history Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup

KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]

Brooklyn man charged with murder in Elizabethtown shooting

Suspect was taken into custody by Essex Co. Sheriff’s at a Stewart’s store shortly after the shooting Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Morrisonville woman admits to $28K theft from ARC clients

Former ARC employee fined, ordered to pay restitution and serve probation and community service Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Central NY school bus aide pulled 5-year-old out of harm’s way: ‘It was instinct’

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

NY inmates suing to watch solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

April 19 Town Board Special Meeting

The Town Of Peru Town Board has called a Special Meeting on April 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Peru Town Hall to approve the Bill Pay Warrant.

Vilas Home: Progress in elder care

Vilas staff preparing move to new residence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

One person found dead during Essex County, Lincoln Pond Rd. shooting investigation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NYS Presidential Primary taking place today

The NYS Republican and Democratic Party Primary for President of the United States and Electors is today. The St. Augustine’s Parish Center is open for voting from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Democratic Party – President of the United States: Joseph R. Biden Jr., Marlanne Williamson, Dean Phillips  Electors to the National Convention: Michael Monescalchi, […]

Today’s Peru blood drive very successful

APRIL 1, 2024 – Peru blood donors came through again today, with 27 units collected in 28 attempts at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. CVPH and your neighbors are thankful. GREAT WORK EVERYONE!

Peru students learn about career opportunities that are not far from home

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, Thursday, March 28- “I feel good energy in the room,” commented Peru Middle School Principal Jim Manchester as he observed 6th and 7th students in Peru High School gymnasium. “This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what’s in our community and potential careers.” Manchester was speaking […]

April 8 Peru Town Board Meeting Cancelled

Good morning – The April 8th, 2024, Regular Board Meeting is cancelled.  Thank you Dianne Dianne E. Miller Town Clerk Town of Peru

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pork Stew Bread Snack Cup 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!

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL March 13, 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS 1.P2024-004 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Keystone Novelties 280.-1-30.11, 729 Bear Swamp Rd P2024-005 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA,                                 […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024@ 7:00 PM

Tesla plans charging stations adjacent to Stewart’s AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 20, 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-009 Area Variance: 13foot 3 inches side setback for placement of car […]

April events sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association (free and open to the public)

April 9 – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Portraits from the turn of the 19th century and the stories they might tell. The Clinton County Historical Association has 17,000 portraits in their collection taken between 1890 and 1920, and some of the most unusual and interesting will be shared along with the known or occasionally speculated background […]

NYS Fair Entertainment Line-up

The 2024 NYS Fair Entertainment lineup, as reported by the Syracuse Hearld-American, is between August 21 and Sept. 1. Go to Syracuse.com for more info. More acts are usually scheduled. 2024 NYS Fair concert lineup Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.: Chubby Checker at Chevy Court Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.: Sophie B. Hawkins at Chevy […]