Archive for 'General News'
Strand Arts Center transformed to serve more people
By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – The Strand Center For the Arts invited visitors to an Open House on Saturday, June 11th. The Strand wanted everyone to see what was new, especially inside the Arts Center. A Downtown Plattsburgh Revitalization grant enabled the Arts Center to transform what were second-floor offices into spacious high-tech […]
Posted: June 15th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Youth Commission meeting next Tuesday
The Town of Peru Youth Commission will conduct a meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7 pm at Lapham Mills Park.
Posted: June 15th, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Honor Flight’s #38 & #39 this Saturday
A message from the North Country Honor Flight Please join us for flights 38 and 39 as we send 30 more North Country Veterans on a trip of a lifetime. The send-off ceremony starts at 7 am sharp at the Veterans Park on the US Oval. Then join us in the parade over to the […]
Posted: June 14th, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Joe Remillard’s “Adirondack Visions” comes home to us
By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Last Saturday afternoon at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Burke Gallery, Peru, NY native Joe Remillard narrated a gallery walkthrough of his solo art exhibition Adirondack Visions. Many people attended, including several Peru residents and members of his family. The previous evening almost 200 people enjoyed the opening reception. A June 9th Press-Republican […]
Posted: June 14th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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A young lady who loves dairy farming
By John T. Ryan Peru – Brianna Peryea, the 2022 Clinton County Dairy Association Ambassador, greeted people visiting the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum on Saturday, June 11. A member of Northern Adirondack Central School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA), Brianna was accompanied by FFA member Kyla Rider. A 10th grader, […]
Posted: June 13th, 2022 under General News.
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2022 Clinton County Dairy Ambassador celebrates Dairy Month | News | pressrepublican.com
PERU — “Brianna Peryea talks dairy industry until the cows come home for a special mini event celebrating Dairy Month at the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum. The event will be held today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum located at 250 River Road in Peru.” Source: 2022 Clinton County Dairy […]
Posted: June 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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DEC Announces Opening of 2022 Black Bass Season
New Annual Season Start Date is June 15 Top Quality Bass Fishing Opportunities Available Throughout the State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins Wednesday, June 15, and runs through Nov. 30. The […]
Posted: June 10th, 2022 under General News.
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Stefanik, Hudson, Miller Introduce Bill to Promote Gun Safety
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Carol Miller (R-WV) today introduced the Firearm Proficiency and Training Act to incentivize gun training and safety. “As Democrats rush to push their radical gun control agenda, I am proud to lead the charge in introducing legislation […]
Posted: June 10th, 2022 under General News.
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Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce School Safety and Mental Health Legislation
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues, led by Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), in introducing the STOP II, Secure Every School and Protect our Nation’s Children Act. This legislation builds on the STOP School Violence Act signed into law in 2018 to fund $1 billion for School Resource Officers, $1 […]
Posted: June 10th, 2022 under General News.
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Watch for turtles on the River Rd.
Note from a River Rd. resident Peru – Hello!!! I live up river road where the turtles are laying again! Didn’t know if it would be possible for you to post for drivers to be careful and to be kind and help them cross the road instead of driving over them. Thank you!!!
Posted: June 8th, 2022 under Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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A front lawn comes to life
Peru – Last summer retired Peru teacher Don Evans moved something very special from his backyard to his front yard at 7 Oakdale Drive in Peru. Fortunately, it’s still in his front yard this summer. The garden doesn’t have vegetables; instead, it’s a fairy garden designed to make magic happen for children, a miniature garden […]
Posted: June 8th, 2022 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Youth News.
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To Learn is to Teach Twice
By retired Peru District teacher and principal Jim Howard When it comes to games, Pickleball is an unlikely name for an unlikely addiction. While most people associate the word addiction with drugs and horrible consequences, being hooked on Pickleball can hopefully help one to live longer and happier. Pickleball is a simple game, often […]
Posted: June 7th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Recreation opportunities.
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2023 FISU Games in Lake Placid to leave lasting sustainable housing legacy | Sun Community News
Source: 2023 FISU Games to leave lasting sustainable housing legacy | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | A residential housing development built for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games is designed to become much-needed workforce housing soon after the
Posted: June 6th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Last event of the school year for the yellow tee-shirt kids
The culminating event for the Nighthawk Running Club, a family run, was held this afternoon at Peru’s Heyworth-Mason Park. Parents/guardians were invited to run, jog, or walk with their child, and for the first time, the students were able to experience the feel of an “official” race with the help of Steve Peters and his […]
Posted: June 6th, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Recreation opportunities.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
Chicken Parmesan Fruit Cup Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All are welcome at our table.
Posted: June 5th, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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Peru falls to Schuylerville, 7-3, in Class B regional | Sports | pressrepublican.com
Source: Peru falls to Schuylerville, 7-3, in Class B regional | Sports | pressrepublican.com
Posted: June 5th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Rotary Club of Plattsburgh to hold 36th Annual Fishing Classic June 3 – 5, 2022
PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 36th annual Rotary Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 3 through Noon on Sunday June 5, 2022. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. Cash prize amounts are determined by the pool of […]
Posted: June 4th, 2022 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Best of luck to Keegan Smith
A message from Michelle Bechard, Peru High School Golf Booster Club President Keegan Smith, a Peru High School Senior, will be competing in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Golf Championships that begin Sunday at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, NY. The Section VII Champion, this is the third […]
Posted: June 3rd, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Adirondack Farms Announces Agreement with Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Convert Dairy Manure to Renewable Natural Gas
Suburban Propane News Release Click here for Video from the Announcement; Click here for Photos Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, today announced an agreement to construct, own […]
Posted: June 3rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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2022 Online Notification and Reporting System for Harmful Algal Blooms
Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs […]
Posted: May 27th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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‘They saved this town’: Refugees poured into Utica and cleared the rust from a dying industrial city – syracuse.com
Source: ‘They saved this town’: Refugees poured into Utica and cleared the rust from a dying industrial city – syracuse.com
Posted: May 27th, 2022 under Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Mission of Hope’s Annual Color Run on June 18th
On Saturday, June 18th, the North Country Mission of Hope will hold its 3rd (almost) Annual Color Run through Rulfs Orchards in Peru. After a 2-year hiatus, we are excited! Check-in begins at 8:30 am with the Color Run stepping off at 10 am. Register today at:ncmohcolorrun.eventbrite.com Have fun running through the orchard in a […]
Posted: May 26th, 2022 under General News.
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Peru faces major sewer system and highway expenditures
Sewer system upgrade cost to increase by up to $1,178,551 Telegraph Road culvert replacement estimated at $1.7 million Agreement reached for Walking Trail property purchase Shade coming for dog park users Performance stage roof being installed at Heyworth-Mason Park Street sweeping slowed by parts unavailability By John T. Ryan The Monday, May 23, […]
Posted: May 25th, 2022 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com
“As part of the investment, the state’s Office of Children and Family Services will expand the eligibility levels for families in August 2022 to up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $83,250 for a family of four.” Source: Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com
Posted: May 24th, 2022 under General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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May 16 vs May 24
Posted: May 24th, 2022 under General News.
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