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Archive for November, 2024

Peru Central Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

St. Augustine’s Church Craft Fair, 3030 Main St, Peru, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be serving Thanksgiving week.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be serving Thanksgiving week. On December 4, meatloaf will be served. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Peru Girl Scout Troop #4183 tours water treatment facility

By Melissa Hart Peru, NY – Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 – Peru Girl Scout Troop #4183 members toured the water treatment facility on Reservoir Road tonight. Water district superintendent Courtney Tetrault explained where our water comes from and walked the girls through how it is treated and delivered to our homes. Special thanks to Courtney […]

Ecumenical Choir to perform in Keeseville and Peru, Dec. 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Hochul expands health care coverage for children

More than 800,000 children enrolled in Medicaid and Child Health Plus will benefit Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Amtrak to restore Empire Service in time for the holidays

New schedules between Albany and NYC to take effect Dec. 2 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation awards $4,000 grant to North Country Cougars

Dick’s Sporting Goods believes that sports can change lives and that kids who take part in sports will learn essential life skills such as leadership, discipline and integrity. Dicks Sporting Goods Store Manager, Greg Mills, presented the North Country Cougars Hockey Club with one of this year’s $4,000 Sports Matter Grants. The Cougar’s Hockey Club […]

Peru VFW Auxillary Honors Girl Scout Lorelei Wiggins and Unit #446

Lorelei Wiggins received the Youth Patriotic Award Citation. Peru Girl Scout Unit #446 received the National Youth Group Supporting Our Veterans Citation.  VFW Auxillary President Judy Lefevre made the following remarks. Lorelei Wiggins has an extensive list of accomplishments and activities.  She dances at Center Stage in Plattsburgh, where she is a member of the […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 12 and Special Meeting on November 14, 2024.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:  Christmas Tree Lighting Details. DISCUSSION:  Tax Collection Hours/Schedule. DISCUSSION: Signature for Warranty Deed for Orchard View Phase II Roadway and Detention Area. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of […]

Peru Knights bring “Coats For Kids” to Peru Elementary School

Peru, November 21, 2024 – This week, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 delivered twenty-one new children’s winter coats and twelve pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools. School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing […]

Have a great time and help a local charity that assists many people

Schuyler Falls/Peru, NY—“Kissing Ball Christmas” will be held at the Kickin’ Up Dust Farm, 362 Peasleeville Road, through December 7. The event aims to raise money for Thera-Pets, Inc., a local charitable organization dedicated to improving human health through farm animals. In addition to donkeys, the farm also has goats, horses, Alpacas, and various birds. […]

Summit to Shore Videos Take Viewers on a Virtual Tour of Lake Champlain Landscapes and Stewardship

Grand Isle, VT – A new video series launched by the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program in partnership with Peregrine Productions and NEIWPCC celebrates the beauty of the Lake Champlain basin and efforts in several communities to protect and restore our shared waters. With the web-based Summit to Shore StoryMap as a guide, viewers can […]

Assemblyman Jones and Senator Stec decry reduced operating hours at smaller ports of entry

(Posted in the order received) Assemblyman Billy Jones: Reduced Border Hours will negatively impact the North Country “I am disappointed and dismayed by the recent decision from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Canada Border Services Agency to reduce the hours at border crossings across the North Country. This will have a negative impact on […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces Annual Toy Drive for Christmas Bureau

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will once again host a toy drive to benefit the Christmas Bureau. For the past seven years, Jones has collected toys from the North Country community to ensure that every kid is able to open a present this holiday season.             “The North Country is always willing to give to […]

A very sad story reflects the sorry state of our healthcare system

‘How are they going to do it?’: Dialysis patients worry as hospitals review next steps for clinics run by UVMMC Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Your opportunity to subscribe to HamilSun Community Solar

Cumberland 12 Toys For Tots Fundraiser

Saturday December 14th – Town of Schuyler Falls Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival

The 11th Annual Town-Wide Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival will be held on Saturday, December 14th, at the Town Hall, 997 Mason Street, Morrisonville, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Continuing the town’s tree-lighting tradition (started in 2014), this year’s event will be held at the Town Hall and grounds, with plenty of space for […]

Little Pizza Shop offering Peru-area veterans free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26

Town Board accepts Orchard View street at Nov. 12 regular meeting

November 12, 2024, Town Board Meeting Highlights:  Acting on Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell’s recommendation, the board (5-0) accepted a portion of Washington Street, part of Phase II of the Orchard View Development. The town will be responsible for its maintenance. A few months ago, the property changed hands. The board hopes the project will advance, […]

HamilSun Community opened its subscriber portal

HamilSun Community Solar opened its subscriber portal. If you do not fall into the low—to moderate-income category, the portal will accept your information and get back to you later. To apply, you’ll need a photo or copy of some or all of your NYSEG bill. Click here to apply

CPKC Hoilday Train Schedule

Click here for the Adirondack.net story 

Upstate NY-VT chipmaker becomes second to sign final deal with Biden administration

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 658 based on new test scores in math, ELA

Click here for the Syracuse.com story