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Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47
These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share) June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies
These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share) Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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APA unveils plans for proposed new headquarters in Saranac Lake
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Posted: June 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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NYSEG settlement expected to bring three-year rate hikes
Proposed agreement to bring $5B investment to aging infrastructure Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation
North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow
Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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See more buggies lately? It’s not your imagination when you travel to St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis Counties
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Posted: June 15th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere
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Posted: June 14th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot
“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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DiNAPOLI OP-ED: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF PANDEMIC-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATION
By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber
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Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow
State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Rural students are less likely to go to college. This group aims to change that
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Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Summer Concert Series Announced
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Carrots Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 “All are welcome at our table.”
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 Saturday, June 17
Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Flight 47 will include three WWII veterans. A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies again this Saturday with flights 46 and 47. Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female […]
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Two women looking forward to doing business in Peru and the North Country
By John T Ryan Peru – Peru’s newest business has opened adjacent to Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and the CFA Insurance Agency. After several weeks of remodeling and cleaning, Molly LaMountain and Karen Riccardelli opened LaMountain Riccardelli Accounting at 692 Bear Swamp Road. The women bring many years of individual and business accounting experience […]
Posted: June 6th, 2023 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED.
PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED. Unfortunately we must cancel this event due to an road acces issue. Thank you – Mike Derrick
Posted: June 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Eat Dessert First: A Celebration of Life Set for June 9
FitzPatrick Cancer Center’s survivorship celebration part of American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life PLATTSBURGH, NY Eat Dessert First: A Celebration of Life, the FitzPatrick Cancer Center’s (FCC) signature celebration of cancer survivorship and part of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life, takes place Sunday, June 9 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Ice cream […]
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under General News.
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Essay Contest for Young People: Online Workshop Now Available
Adirondack Park – A writing workshop is now available online to help young people enter the essay contest My Dreams for My Community. North Country residents between ages 13 and 25 can win up to $400 by writing about their vision for the Adirondacks. Submissions are due by June 15, 2023. In a workshop recorded […]
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION COVID-19 CAPITAL COSTS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO SEPT 30TH
Small Businesses with 100 or Fewer Employees May Receive Tax Credits for COVID-19-Related Costs Empire State Development today announced that the application deadline for Empire State Development’s (ESD) $250M COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program has been extended to September 30, 2023. New York State small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders […]
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under General News.
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Peru Blood Drive Today
Remember the CVPH blood drive today, June 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Dannemora teen hospitalized after UTV wreck
The 15-year-old driver- identified by loved ones as Saranac Central athlete Donavyn Smith- was critically injured in the May 29 crash. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist his parents who are out of work as they stay at his side. Click here for the Sun Community News story Click here for the […]
Posted: June 2nd, 2023 under Charity Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Under new SNAP rule, work requirement cutoff age will jump to 54
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Posted: June 2nd, 2023 under General News.
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From Willsboro to Juneau and back: travels with Joe, the caricature artist
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Posted: June 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, National News, Northern NY News.
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