Archive for October, 2024
Fort Ti launches major tourism initiative
The Northern Department will connect partners in N.Y., Vt., and Canada for the nation’s 250th commemoration Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Lasagna Salad Bread 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!
Posted: October 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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There still time to register for Saturday’s Octoberfest
Extracted from the Octoberfest Facebook page The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY, to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure. It is a 5k, 10K, and 20 Mile Bike in which runners and bikers can enjoy an exhilarating walk/run/bike ride through Peru’s apple country and […]
Posted: October 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Athletic Hall of Fame to induct six new members
The 15th annual induction ceremony to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will occur this Friday, October 18, at halftime of the Peru-Ausable football game. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. The 2024 inductees are Billy Giroux (1968), Rick Duprey (81), Tom Daly (84), Rob Bashaw (92), Caleb Remillard (2006), and Jenna Rulf Drollette (2008) […]
Posted: October 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik Endorsed by 47 Elected Officials in Clinton County
Congresswoman Stefanik News Release – October 14, 2024 – CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Today, 48 Clinton County elected officials including Republicans, Conservatives, Democrats, and Independents endorsed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election to Congress. “I am gladly endorsing Congresswoman Stefanik’s re-election because she has a solid record of delivering results for Clinton County and the North […]
Posted: October 14th, 2024 under Congressional News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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Man convicted in New York limo crash moved to Attica prison
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Posted: October 14th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Establishes $10,000 Endowed Scholarship at CCC
Plattsburgh N.Y. – The New York State Federation of Home Bureaus has established a $10,000 endowed scholarship at Clinton Community College (CCC) in honor of Donna Fountain, a proud alumna from the class of 1974, the college announced today. NYS Federation of Home Bureaus has long been committed to supporting higher education through its Scholarship […]
Posted: October 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Special Board of Education Meeting
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:30 AM. The sole purpose of this meeting is to consider approval of a resolution pertaining to an emergency capital project. At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The […]
Posted: October 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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CVPH Cardiac Rehabilitation Earns National Certification
Team recognized for its commitment to improving patients’ quality of life PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/10/2024) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The Cardiac Rehabilitation Team was recognized for […]
Posted: October 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Chittenden County man dies from eastern equine encephalitis
The man, who was in his 70s, was the first person to die from the disease in Vermont since 2012 Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: October 10th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru Knights serving delicious “Pancakes Plus” breakfast this coming Sunday
Peru – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, OCTOBER 13, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Strawberry Sauce, Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, home fries, […]
Posted: October 10th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Blood drive on Monday
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Each person donating a pint of blood during the month of October will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Target gift card. The drive is being coordinated […]
Posted: October 10th, 2024 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Local family-owned business Signs and More is celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fire Department to conduct a public hearing on department’s FY 2025 budget
The Peru Fire Department will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, October 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions. A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained at the Peru Town Hall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Note: The budget […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2024 @ 6 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2024 and Special Meeting of October 3, 2024. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
After Pandemic Highs, Annual Profits in 2022 and 2023 Still Modestly Above Pre-Pandemic Average October 9, 2024 Wall Street’s $23.2 billion in pretax profits for the first half of 2024 were a dramatic 79.3% increase over the same period last year and buoyed by securities trading, underwriting, and selling. Annual profits are currently on track […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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More than 130 McDonald’s restaurants across the region, including Peru’s, are participating in a one-day event supporting youth sports programs
On October 10th, McDonald’s owners and operators in Peru are hosting a digital fundraiser to support Peru High’s athletics. From 3 to 9 p.m., 20% of all app sales will be donated to local youth sports programs. This event is part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Clinton Community College’s ASAP Program Hosts Career Pathways Event
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program recently hosted a special lunch event highlighting how an associate degree can be a significant first step toward various careers. Faculty and staff shared their personal stories of starting in community college and building successful careers in business and sports management, nursing, […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul sends 221 state employees south to help victims of Helene
Nat’l Guard providing operational support Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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Clinton County Reports Second Case of West Nile Virus
Clinton County, October 8, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) today is reporting an additional case of West Nile virus, the second case reported this season in Clinton County. The individual, who is under the age of 50 and resides in Plattsburgh, began experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on September 18 and […]
Posted: October 8th, 2024 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Adirondack group pushes back on DEC’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Prospect Mt.
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Big Tupper ski area going to foreclosure auction next month
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Paula Collins looks to November and beyond in the race for NY-21
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Where to buy the cheapest tickets to Billy Joel & Sting’s Syracuse concert
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, Upstate New York.
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2025 tentative budget freezes town board and town clerk/tax collector pay
The budget includes a 3% raise for other employees Peru—After conducting four department workshops, the Peru Town Board presented a tentative 2025 budget at a special meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Responding to planned culvert replacement project costs, the board agreed to forego a 2025 pay raise. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller also said […]
Posted: October 7th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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