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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 

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!

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

Man convicted in New York limo crash moved to Attica prison

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 

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 […]

Adirondack group pushes back on DEC’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Prospect Mt.

Click here for the NCPR story 

Big Tupper ski area going to foreclosure auction next month

Click here for the NCPR story 

Paula Collins looks to November and beyond in the race for NY-21

Click here for the NCPR story 

Where to buy the cheapest tickets to Billy Joel & Sting’s Syracuse concert

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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 […]