Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, National History, National News.
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A free community news service for Peru, NY
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, National History, National News.
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Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Officers on patrol noticed a donation box on fire in Glens Falls. When the fire department came to put it out, they found a body inside.
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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DOCCS said anyone off the job who returns to work on March 7 will not face consequences
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. A brief recess is also planned, shortly after reconvening at 7:00, for a review of the gym bleachers. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.
The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed.
Currently, two (2) public comment opportunities are planned as follows:
First public comment: Related to items on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Second public comment: Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Individuals who are unable to attend the regular meeting in person may submit public comments by emailing perucomments@perucsd.org no later than 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 11th. Online comments are also subject to the conditions stated above.
Anticipated topics include:
The complete agenda will be available via BoardDocs on the District’s website (perucsd.org).
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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The infant formula manufacturing facility in Franklin County said it would phase out production, closing completely in 2027.
Posted: March 7th, 2025 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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If you’re a Peru resident and haven’t participated in the town’s Community Survey, please do. The Town of Peru would like your opinion about Peru’s needs and future development. Unfortunately, the participation rate has been low. The more people who participate, the better the outcome. Here’s your chance to voice your opinion.
Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre, the Champlain Basin Education Initiative and NEIWPCC invite the public to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, New York.
Mall guests can view a gallery of student art, media and writing that celebrates the waters of the Lake Champlain Basin.
More than 30 exhibitors, including river groups, soil and water conservation districts, and historical associations, will offer hands-on activities and displays to celebrate our regional water resources. The first 100 participants who visit with ten exhibitors and have their event passport signed will receive a free single-scoop ice cream card from Stewart’s Shops.
Guest speakers Blake Lavia and Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo of Talking Rivers will explore the power of visual art and environmental storytelling to connect us to our region’s waterways. Regal Cinemas will screen several locally produced films and video shorts.
Visitors of all ages will be able to learn about water quality and ecosystems concerns that affect water bodies in our region through a variety of activities and exhibits. Visitors can:
Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Education News, General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Social Issues, Statewide News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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More than 80% of voters supported the water bonds and a measure to ban guns in establishments that sell alcohol.
Posted: March 5th, 2025 under City News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Bennington County, Vermont
Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 26 at 9:20 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation received a call to assist with a plane crash on Mt. Equinox in Bennington County, Vermont. The report indicated three passengers were aboard the plane at the time of the crash. Forest Rangers Gullen and Thompson were preparing for a day of hoist training out of Albany International Airport with NYSP Pilots Anderton and Sperber and Trooper Aurigema. When the call came in, the crew piloted the rescue helicopter to the crash site. At 12:15 p.m., Trooper Aurigema lowered both Forest Rangers to the subjects. Rangers packaged the patients and Trooper Aurigema hoisted them into the helicopter. An ambulance took two of the patients to the hospital and a MedFlight transported the third patient. A video featuring the rescuers is available on DEC’s Facebook page.
Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Posted: March 5th, 2025 under Charity Events, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Posted: March 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area is not quite “the gateway to the Adirondacks,” state and local officials had hoped for when they donned cowboy hats for its grand opening in 2018.
Posted: March 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Dan Stec top row
March 3, 2025 – Albany – Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) participated in a press conference calling for an end to the state tax on overtime and tipped wages. Given the increased cost of living due to inflation and the difficulties many New Yorkers face in making ends meet, ending this tax is a common-sense way to provide relief to working families.
Posted: March 4th, 2025 under Business News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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