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Archive for August, 2022

Border commission plans to introduce visa waiver program that could bring more doctors to the north country

Click here for the NNY360 story 

Ma’am, do you have anything to declare? $230,000 seized at Champlain

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DEA warns brightly-colored fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fentanyl is now in nearly all illegal drugs in the North Country. Here’s why that’s so dangerous

Click here for the NCPR story 

Local leaders, COs and families rally outside Clinton Correctional

Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story 

US life expectancy lowest in decades after dropping nearly a full year in 2021

Click here for the CNN story 

New York teachers union pushes for support from legislators over school safety report

The union says staffing plays a big challenge in putting a new safety plan in place Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Mother Cabrini Shrine dedicated 75 years ago today.

Click here for the Press-Republican story. You’ll have to zoom in to read it.

ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Storm damage shuts down Essex County roads

Numerous roads closed in Moriah, Westport, Essex and Crown Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 31, 2022

  Chicken and Biscuits Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972   All are welcome at our table!

Bonus Heyworth Mason Park concert; this Sunday 5 to 7 p.m.

  A bonus See 3 Band concert next Sunday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 pm (earlier than usual due to darkness).  The band canceled a previous concert due to a family illness.   

Interim Recreation Director hired; town faces 2023 budget challenges

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board appointed Kristen Marino as Interim Recreation Director at its August 22, 2022, board meeting. Marino will hold the position until the board hires a replacement for retired Recreation Director John Flynn. Marino previously served as assistant recreation director. She told the board she is a […]

Open Farm Weekend Begins this Friday

Farm Tours, Workshops, You-Pick and More Along the Boquet Valley Cuisine Trail September 2-5 The Boquet Valley Cuisine Trail Open Farm Weekend begins this Friday, with farm tours, local food workshops, you-pick, kids activities, and more through Labor Day Weekend. Many of the events are family-friendly, free to attend, and will be hed outdoors. Attend one, […]

Holy cow, there’s a lot of milk: Here’s what 2 first-timers thought about the NY State Fair

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Sept. 27 Peru Youth Commission Meeting

Peru Youth Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:15 pm at Lapham Mills Park. Open meeting. The public is welcome! 

CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 19

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Women’s Equality Day commemorated with history, discussion

Collaborative program addressed suffrage, racism and voting rights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sept. 3 Honor Flight honors Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Veterans Motorcycle Association a proud supporter of each flight Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local community to gather for Overdose Awareness Day

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Paul Meyers “World on a String” Jazz Trio: Labor Day at Weatherwatch Farm

Paul Meyers is one of the most admired jazz guitarists active today. His classical guitar artistry finds him equally at home performing musical styles ranging from Bossa Nova to Be-Bop to Bartok – all played with impeccable technique and true passion. His fluid style and lyricism as both virtuoso guitarist-improviser and composer-arranger have won him […]

This is Our Home: Keeseville, NY

George “Speedy” Arnold and his store have been staples of the town for over 6 decades Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

New York officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly

This is a serious threat to local apple and grape growers  Click here for the My Champlain Valley News Story 

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york/officials-warn-of-invasive-species-spotted-lanternfly/

Story published several days ago, but the threat is deadly serious.  Click here for the MyChamplainvalley.com story 

Several cows killed after storm destroys barn on Rutland County farm

Community members helped pick up the pieces Saturday Click here for NBC 5 News story