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Archive for February, 2022

Man charged in SUNY Potsdam student’s murder doesn’t have much of a criminal history | Crime & Law | nny360.com

Source: Man charged in SUNY Potsdam student’s murder doesn’t have much of a criminal history | Crime & Law | nny360.com

Friday snowstorm to bring several inches

Source: Vermont weather: Friday snowstorm to bring several inches

What Redistricting Looks Like In Every State – New York | FiveThirtyEight

Source: What Redistricting Looks Like In Every State – New York | FiveThirtyEight

1 additional COVID-19 related death reported yesterday. None today.

Moriah assessor pleads to voter fraud | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Moriah assessor pleads to voter fraud | News | pressrepublican.com

New York State Is Offering More Help For Your Heating Bill

Source: New York State Is Offering More Help For Your Heating Bill

Stefanik Leads Charge Against NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today led six of her colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to reject the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recent decision to lower the overtime wage threshold. “The Farm Laborers Wage Board ignored 70% of the […]

Russia attacks Ukraine; Putin warns US, NATO of ‘consequences you have never seen’ – syracuse.com

Source: Russia attacks Ukraine; Putin warns US, NATO of ‘consequences you have never seen’ – syracuse.com

Video: Vermont State Police trooper nearly hit by rollover crash

Source: Video: Vermont State Police trooper nearly hit by rollover crash

There’s a shortage of EMTs in the North Country. Some blame the lack of a career path | NCPR News

Source: There’s a shortage of EMTs in the North Country. Some blame the lack of a career path | NCPR News

Nighthawks pull away in B quarters | Sun Community News PERU | A 10-0 run in the waning minutes of play propelled the fourth seed Peru varsity girls basketball team to a 49-35 win over fifth seed Plattsburgh High 

Source: Nighthawks pull away in B quarters | Sun Community News PERU | A 10-0 run in the waning minutes of play propelled the fourth seed Peru varsity girls basketball team to a 49-35 win over fifth seed Plattsburgh High Feb. 22 in the Section VII/Class B quarterf

Champy spotted at Ausable Point

Thank you to Marque Moffett for taking these great photos yesterday at Ausable Point Campground here in Peru and thanks to the artistic person who turned a tree limb into another Champy.

Weather Alerts-Peru, NY Winter Storm Watch from FRI 1:00 AM EST until FRI 10:00 PM EST

Action Recommended Make preparations per the instructions Issued By Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service Affected Area All of northern New York and Vermont Description …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… WHAT…Heavy snow possible. The potential will exist for storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. WHERE…All […]

New requirements in renewed search for Plattsburgh police chief

Source: New requirements in renewed search for Plattsburgh police chief

Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Sunburst Beauty Pageant returns to Champlain Centre | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | 

Source: Sunburst Beauty Pageant returns to Champlain Centre | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | The Sunburst Beauty Pageant is returning to Champlain Centre. 

Don’t forget the Peru VFW’s Feb. 27th Breakfast

What:  4th Sunday Breakfast                 Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee                  Only $10.00.           When:  Feb 27, 2022   9 a.m. – Noon Where:  Peru Memorial VFW […]

Ice jam floods draw community responses – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Ice jam floods draw community responses – Adirondack Explorer

DEC Announces 2021 Was Safest-Ever Season For New York Hunters

Lowest Number of Hunting-Related Shooting Incidents Since DEC’s Hunter Education Program Was Established in 1949 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that the 2021 hunting seasons in New York were the safest ever, with the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents since record-keeping began. DEC Environmental Conservation Police […]

N.Y. announces labor agreement with Police Benevolent Association | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. announces labor agreement with Police Benevolent Association | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a contract agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York State for a four-year term running until March 31, 2023,

N.Y. announces labor agreement with State Police Benevolent Association | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. announces labor agreement with Police Benevolent Association | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a contract agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York State for a four-year term running until March 31, 2023,

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Pizza Casserole Green Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s February 14, 2022, Regular Meeting 

By John T. Ryan The board appointed Ashley Akey and Alexis Grennan to the Peru Youth commission following an executive session. During the regular meeting, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the board would be changing the Youth Commission’s By-Laws.  Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that 2022 tax collections went very well. Fourteen residents took advantage of […]

House Republican Leadership’s Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10), House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (AL-03), and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Mike Turner (OH-10) issued […]

CCHD Program Reminds Residents to Heat Homes Safely 

Clinton County, February 22, 2022. While the cold winter season hangs on, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding North Country residents to take important safety measures while heating their homes.  “The cold weather brings increased risk of house fires as we use our in-home heating systems more often,” stated Maryann Barto, Public Health […]