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Archive for May, 2019

Revised Town Board Agenda for Thursday, May 30

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of May 13, 2019. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 13, 2019. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date for […]

Depot Theatre Youth Theatre Program Auditions Saturday – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Depot Theatre Youth Theatre Program Auditions Saturday – – The Adirondack Almanack

A New Convenience Store on the Lake Shore Road

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru has a new convenience store. On May 3rd Shawn and Heather Garrow opened Valcour Convenience at 3999 Route 9, opposite Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant and only a short distance north of the Peru Dock.  The store offers Route 9 travelers, nearby campers and anyone living in close proximity […]

Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309

Peru – An impressive Memorial Day Service was conducted today at at Peru VFW Post 309. Commamder Bill Lefebvre welcomed everyone. Cadets belonging to the James P. O’Connor Composite Squard, Civil Air Patrol posted Colors. Commander Lefebvre and Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre read the honor roll of VFW Post 309 members and Auxiliary members who […]

Air Force veterans refurbish iconic Plattsburgh bomber | NCPR News

Source: Air Force veterans refurbish iconic Plattsburgh bomber | NCPR News

Four hikes in Moriah 

Source: Four hikes in Moriah – Sun Community News & Printing

Adirondack Park Agency leader resigns abruptly 

Source: Adirondack Park Agency leader resigns abruptly | NCPR News

” It’s been a good ride” said Peru resident Roy Perry 

Source: It’s been a good ride | News | pressrepublican.com

CVPH nurse honored with DAISY Award 

Source: CVPH nurse honored with DAISY Award – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County at Work‘LIVE!’

Clinton County Historical Association North Country Public Radio Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel   Co-sponsoring   Clinton County at Work ‘LIVE!’   7-9 pm, June 1 Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel   Join us for a night of live stories about working life in Clinton County. This event culminates a two-month project collecting photos and stories of Clinton County […]

Community Invited to VFW Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 27th @ 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Open to the public to honor our deceased VFW and Auxiliary members. Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309 710 Pleasant St Peru, NY 12972

SUNY Plattsburgh president, wife honored at gala 

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh president, wife honored at gala – Sun Community News & Printing

Rescued Donkeys Available in Peru

Peasleeville Rd. Peru, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 – Good family times this afternoon at the Kinkin Up Dust Donkey Rescue Open House. Thanks to Holly and Ken Besaw for inviting the Peru Gazette. Visitors loved the donkeys and some people were considering bringing one or more home. There’s also hens, roosters, goats, horses, and […]

American Legion Riders Honor Our Vets

The American Legion Riders sponsored by West Plattsburgh Post 1619 play a significent role in every Honor Flight. They pick up the veterans at home, escort them to the ceremony and then to the airport. The riders support their efforts with a June 1st Famliy Event Day at West Plattsburgh Post. All are welcome. There […]

Great Support From Fire Fighters and Emergency Response Personnel

Plattsburgh – Mary 18, 2019. Local fire and emergency response personel give the North Country Honor Flight outstanding support. On Saturday there about 20 units lined up on New York Avenue. Another fire truck hoisted a huge American Flag at the airport entrance.

Honor Flight Walk of Honor

The Honor Flight Walk of Honor is very special. The flight members walk to the Honor Flight bus accompanied by their escorts. May 18, 2019 

Orders of the Day

At each North Country Honor Flight the vets receive their Orders of the Day from a representaive of their branch of military service.

Huge Crowd Turned Out For Honor Flight #24 Ceremonies

Plattsburgh – One of the North Country Honor Flight’s largest crowds turned out yesterday morning. They were treated an inpressive ceremony for the Honor Flight members. 

David Brown Traveled on Honor Flight #24

The 24th North Country Honor Flight traveled to Washington D.C. yesterday. Dave Brown of Peru, a U.S. Army Veteran was one of the vets honored. Dave is an active member of the Peru Fire Department. Several Peru firefighters were present with two trucks. Dave’s escort for the day was Scarlett McBride.

Reverend Monsignor Peter Riani Passes Away 

Source: Reverend Monsignor Peter Riani | Obituary | The Press-Republican

Local housing project funded 

Source: Local housing project funded | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Jones: North Country prisons remaining open major win for local economy

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s decision not to close any prisons in the North Country is a huge victory for our communities and our regional economy. The men and women whose jobs were up in the air can breathe a sigh of relief […]

Jones: North Country prisons spared from closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Jones: North Country prisons spared from closures | News | pressrepublican.com

School Budget Vote: Tuesday May 21, 2019 Noon to 9 p.m. in Junior/Senior HS Gym

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the District’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that the Board will immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment and/or appointment of particular individual(s) […]