Archive for September, 2024
School District Town Hall Meeting September 24, 2024
Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote. All residents of the District are welcome to attend. The […]
Posted: September 18th, 2024 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Big changes ahead for many Medicare beneficiaries
Sept. 18, 2024 Press-Republican story: “Big changes are coming for many Medicare beneficiaries, and in some cases, people will need or want to enroll in a new plan,” Louise Norris, a health policy analyst for medicareresources.org, said. “So, it’s more important than ever to pause before tossing out what you think is junk mail. A […]
Posted: September 18th, 2024 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, National News.
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Rescue crews locate body of missing Columbia University student on Standish Rd. in Saranac
On Sept. 12 at 8:15 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) notified Ray Brook Dispatch that they had found a vehicle at the Cold Brook Public Use Area belonging to a 29-year-old subject from Wisconsin who had been reported missing by his family on Sept. 9. They had not heard from the subject since Aug. […]
Posted: September 17th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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West Chazy motorcyclist mourned after Beekmantown accident
Arrangements for Michael M. LaPierre will be announced in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Tyrell pleads guilty to murder
Now faces up to 25 years to life for murdering Lisa Dashnaw-Tyrell Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Sept 9 Public Hearing on exceeding the tax cap
Here is the Sept. 9, 5:45 p.m. public hearing on Local Law #1 authorizing the town to exceed the tax cap. Three or four residents, including John Roberts and Jonathan Whitmarsh, asked probing questions, and the hearing lasted about 24 minutes.
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Community Events, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Local law #1 authorizes the town of Peru to exceed the tax cap
By John T Ryan Because of my busy personal schedule, I will not be reporting the details of this meeting. After a public hearing, the board passed Local Law #1, permitting the 2025 town budget to exceed the state-imposed tax cap. Passing a law at this point is a town requirement. Supervisor Craig Randall emphasized […]
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Saturday, Sept. 21 is Peru Applefest Time
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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ACW to host public speaking workshop led by former SUNY professor Jerry McGovern
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for […]
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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2023 Tourism Economic Impact Numbers Released for the Adirondack Region and Clinton County
Clinton County experienced moderate growth in visitor spending in 2023, reaching $193 million, according to the latest Adirondacks Tourism Economic Impact Report. This growth is attributed to targeted marketing efforts in Canada and the county’s increasing reputation as a premier destination for professional bass fishing tournaments. The report, released by Tourism Economics, highlights that Clinton […]
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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No Soup Kitchen this week
People are busy preparing for Saturday’s Applefest. Therefore, the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will NOT be serving on Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will be serving a very popular meal on Sept. 25.
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Gazette’s Webpage August stats
Hi there! Let’s take a look at how your website traffic performed in the past month. Total Sessions 6,956 3% vs previous 31 days Total Pageviews 16,506 95% vs previous 31 days Total Engagement 2,545 -10% vs previous 31 days
Posted: September 15th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 14 10:00 am – 01:00 pm Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location) 10:00 am – 07:00 pm Information Booth/Souvenirs – City Hall Place 10:00 am – 09:00 pm Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park 10:00 am – 04:00 pm […]
Posted: September 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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First Signs of Fall Foliage Emerging Across Upstate NY
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Posted: September 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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CCC hosting Nat’l Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day Events
Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College will host National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events on Tuesday, September 17th. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the League of Women Voters will be on campus to assist with voter registration. This event provides an opportunity for community members to register to vote and participate in […]
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry
Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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This ADK news editor, Peru native, Elizabeth Izzo is moving on. She hopes she’s made space for more people like her
Elizabeth has taken a job as a news editor at the Albany Times Union Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Fr. Scott Seymour – Grand Marshal, Peru Applefest Parade
Peru – Fr. Scott Seymour has been a beloved pastor and spiritual leader in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for over 25 years. On Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m., he will be Grand Marshal of the 46th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest Parade. Ordained in 1999, he has served in various parishes throughout the diocese, most […]
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Capt. Christopher Garrow Memorial Bridge becomes a reality
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Posted: September 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Highway Dept. News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Peru Free Library Director Becky Pace is retiring
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – A person familiar to hundreds of Peru and area residents will soon depart from the institution she’s led for the past 21 1/2 years. Becky Pace, Director of the Peru Free Library, is retiring effective September 25, 2024. Becky considered retiring last spring, but she delayed for a […]
Posted: September 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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CVPH Medical Assistant Demonstrates Compassion Comes in Many Forms
Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week […]
Posted: September 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Babbie Museum Kids Fair and Festival Sept. 21 & 22
Posted: September 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Couple charged in deadly Plattsburgh shooting make second court appearance
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Posted: September 10th, 2024 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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North Country airports to get federal Airport Improvement Program funding
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Posted: September 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Adirondack forest rangers work a lot of overtime. Here’s what they wish was different
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Posted: September 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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