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Single year record of assaults on staff in NYS prisons broken again

Latest state data reveals assaults on staff exceeded 2023 by October Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CCC’s Nursing Program Ranked #3 in New York State for NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College’s nursing program has been ranked #3 in New York State by Nursing Schools Almanac, based on outstanding student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The research team at Nursing Schools Almanac analyzed extensive data from 2012 through 2021, calculating each New York nursing associate […]

Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology

Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story 

Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Record turnout for local Early Voting

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

American Heroes Flagpole Foundation honors Vietnam War Veteran Jimmy Devan

  By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Don’t miss the beautiful new flagpole as you drive by the 692 Route 22B residence of Jim and Bonnie Devan. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Danny Kaifetz, Director of The American Heroes Flagpole Foundation, conducted a moving ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veteran PFC James “Jimmy” Alvin […]

Job Opening for Leadership Gift Officer or Senior Gift Officer

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]

Water Department replacing lead connectors and old galvanized pipe

Peru – October 24 – Yesterday, Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel continued replacing 18-inch lead (gooseneck) connectors with brass connectors and galvanized pipe with plastic pipe along North Main Street.  Department Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said, “I believe the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to pave this street either next year or the following year, so […]

Peru’s 2025 preliminary budget is below the 2% tax cap

Peru, NY  At the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, October 10 meeting, the board presented a 2025 preliminary budget exceeding the 2% tax cap by $114,000. Six days later, at a Wednesday, October 16 workshop, Supervisor Craig Randall announced that after lowering budgeted contingency spending, including a more accurate sales tax estimate, utilizing fund balances, and […]

Fire weather concerns across Vermont and Northern New York Wednesday

Use caution if you’re planning on doing any outdoor burning Click here for the NBC5 story 

Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples

Click here for the NCPR story 

Authorities investigate swastikas found at Ausable Point campground

Click here for the WCAX News story 

UVM Health Network Career Fair Highlights Options for Local High School Students

Opportunities available for college-bound students and those planning to enter workforce PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/17/2024) – Peru High School students Madison Nephew and Reese Mason were fairly certain about the careers they’d be pursuing after graduation. Still, the University of Vermont Health Network’s (UVHN) recent Career Fair opened their eyes to the wide array of health […]

Peru History Tour set for Saturday, Oct. 19

From our CCHA Director and Town of Peru Historian, Helen Nerska This is a reminder that the Town of Peru History tour is on October 19th at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will be at the Peru Town Hall. Join Bob McGee, Helen Nerska, and Christina Mullen for a walking tour of Peru on October […]

Take “Charge” of Your Battery Disposal

NYS DEC News Today, batteries are everywhere and power almost everything. Many contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when improperly disposed of. Therefore, it’s essential to know about the different types of batteries and how to manage them post-use. Remember, batteries do not go in home recycling bins when they are no […]

Charity flag football game in Peru, NY supports pancreatic cancer relief and school scholarships

Click here for this MYNBC5 story 

World-Renowned Illusionist Leon Etienne  To ROCK Plattsburgh Audiences!

Strand News Release (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues worldwide with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Leon is coming to Plattsburgh, NY, with his world-renowned show for a performance at Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Leon’s production is a HIT with audiences of all ages. […]

Installation of EV chargers underway at Peru Stewart’s Shop

Peru – October 16, 2024—Fencing is up while eight Tesla EV chargers are installed adjacent to the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Construction is expected to take about six weeks. Workers put a very heavy concrete vault in place today.

You’re invited to dance tonight at the Peru VFW

Dear Dancing Friends, You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Wednesday, October 16 (and every Wednesday until Spring), from 6-8pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom […]

If you like the BEST Chicken & Biscuits stop in Harkness on Sunday, Oct. 20

Trail Visionary Thelma Douglas to be Feted at Oct. 24 Grand Opening of Saranac Trail Extension

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

Anderson Falls Museum to host children’s history night this Thursday

History of the voting machine, popcorn and cider Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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) […]

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 […]