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Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls 52,000 pounds of chicken product

Source: Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls 52,000 pounds of chicken product

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s June 28, 2021 Meeting

Click here to view the minutes.  

Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s August 9, 2021 meeting

Nelson Road being paved – Tuesday, August 10, 2021     Alleged Zoning Violation on the Bear Swamp Rd. Outstanding Sign-up for Youth Commission Soccer Programs Town to continue posting Town Board meeting minutes on its website Liability for School Street washouts Peru’s paving is almost complete for this year Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup […]

Road work planned for Route 86 starting Aug. 9 | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | 

“The stretch of Route 86-known as The Notch- will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic flows on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work is slated to facilitate drainage repairs.” Source: Road work planned for Route 86 starting Aug. 9 | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Local drivers will see […]

The Postal Service Presses Forward With Unpopular Plan to Slow Some Mail Delivery | NCPR News

The commission did, however, give its approval to the Postal Service’s plan to raise the price of a first-class stamp from 55 to 58 cents. That increase is set to take effect Aug. 29. Source: The Postal Service Presses Forward With Unpopular Plan to Slow Some Mail Delivery | NCPR News

After AG’s devastating report, Assembly must impeach Gov. Cuomo now (Syracuse.com Editorial Board Opinion) – syracuse.com

Source: After AG’s devastating report, Assembly must impeach Gov. Cuomo now (Editorial Board Opinion) – syracuse.com

Rep. Stefanik Calls on Gov. Cuomo to be Arrested

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.” Washington, D.C. – Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) released the below statement on the New York Attorney General’s investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The AG report found that Cuomo sexually harassed and assaulted multiple women, including state employees in the Governor’s office. “No one is above the […]

Lake Champlain Basin Program to Fund Projects that Preserve and Interpret Cultural Heritage

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks pre-proposals for projects and programs to protect, restore, interpret, and showcase the historical resources and cultural heritage of the Champlain Valley. These projects will highlight the interpretive themes addressing the goals and objectives of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) Management Plan in […]

U.S. Federal Budget Breakdown

Source: U.S. Federal Budget Breakdown

Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Peru’s meteorologist John Hart comments on 2021 rainfall totals

Saturday, August 31, 2021 – For record purposes the month finished up at “my observation time,” 6 am. today, with a total of 5.90″ of rainfall, which is 2.61″ above my 35-year July average! That brings the January-through-July 2021 total here to 18.52″, which is 0.64″ above average for the period! And, as of July […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 4th

Mac’n Cheese/Ham Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

Blood Drive Monday – Donations Needed

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, August 2nd   3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center 

Signs as a Work of Art

By John T. Ryan (Please Share) Peru – Bob Kaschak’s business card reads: “Creating advertising works of art.” His many customers undoubtedly agree. Kaschak is the owner and operator of Artisan Sign and Design located at 3092 Main St. in Peru. You can find his signs in Peru, in many other North Country towns, the […]

 East Coast Watercross is back on the Adirondack Coast Jet skiers take on Lake Champlain at the Plattsburgh City Beach, July 31-August 1 

Plattsburgh, NY –  The IJSBA National Championships presented by East Coast Watercross is back on the Adirondack Coast after 2020 interrupted by COVID-19! Watch as jet skiers soar across Lake Champlain from 10 am-6 pm. each day, July 31 – August 1, in an action-packed race around a 30-buoy course, providing entertainment and suspense for […]

Peru’s Mini-Excavator Arrives

Peru – The Town of Peru’s new mini excavator arrived on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The cost will be shared by the Highway and Water-Sewer Departments. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Water-Sewer Superintendent say the smaller, more agile machine will speed sidewalk and water-sewer projects. Its smaller footprint and rubber pads will also reduce property […]

Sunday Olympics roundup: Simone Biles, USA gymnastics stunned; men’s hoops streak ends – syracuse.com

Source: Sunday Olympics roundup: Simone Biles, USA gymnastics stunned; men’s hoops streak ends – syracuse.com

Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Art, Entertainment and Fun in Keeseville this Weekend

The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is taking place this weekend. There was a huge crowd on Front Street last night and a good crowd this morning. Plein Air painters have been in the Keeseville area all week painting the many beautiful scenes within a 25-mile radius of Keeseville. Their works are on sale in the […]

 UVHN CVPH OB/GYN Becomes ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ 

Plattsburgh, NY July 23, 2021 The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) OB/GYN was officially designated as a New York State Breastfeeding Friendly Practice on May 25th, 2021, making them the seventh designated health care practice in Clinton County. CVPH OB/GYN was supported in this effort by the Creating Breastfeeding […]

 Health Department to Take on COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination 

Plattsburgh, July 21, 2021. As New York State reduces its large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations in the North Country, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will work together to continue those services for Clinton County residents.  “The large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations offered […]

DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Examinations

Online Exams Scheduled Aug. 27; Registration Deadline Aug. 20 Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced […]

Clinton County July 19th Covid Report (Four Days Since Last Report): Additional Positives +10 Including Two Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Since our 7/15 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Several of these cases are connected to each other. Two of the 10 new cases were fully vaccinated. CCHD has not been informed of any variant testing on these cases. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to […]

New York state’s best beers for 2021: And the winners are … – syracuse.com

Source: New York state’s best beers for 2021: And the winners are … – syracuse.com