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Archive for July, 2024

North Country Chamber of Commerce Announces Digital Literacy Training Series for Business Owners and Professionals

Plattsburgh, NY – July 31, 2024 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the North Country Business Digital Literacy Training Series, a comprehensive program designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape. This eight-week training […]

Watercross in Plattsburgh this weekend

Plattsburgh, NY- Prepare to make a splash! East Coast Watercross is back and it’s bringing high-octane excitement to Plattsburgh City Beach on August 3-4! Gather your crew, pack your sunscreen, and head to Plattsburgh City Beach to witness the wildest rides and the fiercest competition on the water. Watch in awe as jet skiers soar […]

women’s rugby sevens team wins bronze, Vermont native medals for first time since 2016

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Flood Watch – National Weather Service Burlington VT 315 AM EDT Wed Jul 31 2024

Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor- Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Richmond, Bethel, Shelburne, Middlebury, Fair Haven, Port Henry, Bristol, Montpelier, Champlain, Killington, Ludlow, Ripton, Rutland, St. Johnsbury, Alburgh, Johnson, Bradford, Richford, White River Junction, Burlington, Lunenburg, Underhill, Stowe, Randolph, Swanton, East Wallingford, St. Albans, South Hero, […]

NY families to receive tax credits: Who’s eligible? How much will they receive?

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Bimbo Bakeries USA to close 2 facilities in Upstate New York, 1 in Texas

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Peru thanks Supervisor McDonald for solid leadership

Town department heads appreciate McDonald’s 17.5 year tenure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Bassmaster Elite Series from August 8-11!

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Get ready to reel in the excitement as the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite Series splashes down on Lake Champlain from August 8-11! This premier event marks the eighth stop of the Elite Series season and promises four days of high-stakes fishing action. Picture this: 100 of the world’s top bass anglers, including […]

Lake Champlain Basin Program to Host Presentation on 2024 State of the Lake Report for Love the Lake Speaker Series

Grand Isle, VT—The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) will host a talk by LCBP Chief Scientist Dr. Matthew Vaughan on Tuesday, August 6th, as part of the summer edition of the Love the Lake speaker series. Please join us for a public presentation on the 2024 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of July 2024 minutes 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. Z2024-093 Seeking approval of an extension of a nonconforming use of an Internally lit sign Vermont Industrial Parks LLC, 280.1-5-6, 2 Gorman Way 7. CEO […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY August 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU 1.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.       ROLL CALL 4.       APPROVAL June 2024 minutes 5.       OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6.       APPLICATIONS:   1.       P2024-0017  2-Lot Minor Subdivision Norrisville Real Estate LLC 254.-3-3.2 933 Norrisville Rd 2.       P2024-0018 – Site Plan Review-Sign  Hamilton Funeral Home Inc 268.-1-46.1, 294 Mannix […]

Run For Jon is Saturday, August 24

National Weather Service – Flash Food Warning and Flash Flood Emergency Explained

[7/30 5 AM] With considerable flash flooding occurring across portions of eastern Vermont, here’s a refresher of the difference between a Flash Flood Warning and a Flash Flood Emergency #vtwx

McDonald chairs his last meeting as Peru Town Supervisor

By John T Ryan July 29, 2024—Supervisor Brandy McDonald chaired his last Peru Town Meeting. The meeting was filled with heartfelt thanks and best wishes. McDonald served Peru for seventeen years, first as a councilman and then as supervisor for the last 6 1/2 years. His resignation is effective August 11. He is moving to […]

Vermont in top 10 states with most federal disaster declarations, new study says

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See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025

Upstate New York, the new minimum wage will be $15.50 an hour. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Michigans Salad Potato Chips Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Peru, NY July 28, 2024 – 7:35 PM, Allen Hill Rd., Mt. Etna/Huckleberry Mountain

Adirondack helicopter pilot retires after 30 years of saving lives in the mountains

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Peru’s Alec Morrison wins Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year Awards

The 2024 @tacklewarehouse Invitationals season ended with @phoenixbassboats pro @alec_morrison_fishing earning both the @polarisorv Rookie of the Year and @fishingclash_official Angler of the Year awards. Morrison’s transcendent season, however, didn’t just start at Stop 1 on Big Sam. It sprung out of untold hours of learning, improving and working on his skills and knowledge. Click […]

Vermont native Ilona Maher to compete as part of USA Rugby in Paris Olympic Games

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STEC LAUNCHES PETITION IN EFFORT TO PREVENT CLOSURE OF GREAT MEADOW

Petition can be found here: https://www.nysenate.gov/petitions/daniel-g-stec/dont-close-great-meadow                   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today launched a petition on his official Senate website as part of his effort to prevent the closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock. On July 18, the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that the facility will be […]

USA Dance offers dance and social opportunities

Dear Dancing Friends, You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Monday, July 29 (and every Monday eve until the Dart League starts in the Fall when we switch to Wednesdays) from 6-8 pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” […]

Mark your calendars

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, August 19, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

July 24-25, 2024 – 1.15 miles of new pavement on Davern Rd. between Route 22 and Union Rd.