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Archive for September, 2023

Granny’s Attic Botique and Bake Sale today and tomorrow

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 There a nice crowd at the Peru Community church Fellowship Hall for the annual Granny’s Attic Boutique and Bake Sale. It’s on today until 4 p.m. and tomorrow, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s busy, but there’s stlll a great choice of items! AND the cookies and brownies are […]

WCAX Investigates: Burlington’s intractable homeless crisis

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Peru Knights begin series of pancake breakfasts (There’s much more than pancakes)

Peru CVPH Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 9

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 9, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council […]

Harkness: Bouyea family wins with Atlantic Giant pumpkin

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No criminal charges for police officer who fatally shot Saranac Lake man on June 29

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Tanker truck crash in the Adirondacks leaks 3,500 gallons of hazardous liquid

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CVPH reinstitutes mask policy

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A spark that became a flame

By John T. Ryan Heyworth Mason Park, Peru, NY- It was about two years year ago when town councilman Melvin Irwin asked Peru Middle School art teacher Greg Badger if he’d be interested in utilizing his art talents at Heyworth/Mason Park—the town needed to replace the rotting plywood covering the window of the park’s 1836-era […]

Granny’s Attic Boutique Sale This Saturday Sept. 30 at Peru Community Church

The Granny’s Attic Unique Boutique sale is this Saturday, September 30, from 9a – 4p, and Sunday, October 1, from 10a-2p at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St, at the corner of Routes 22 and 22B in the heart of Peru.   All are welcome!! A huge number and variety of items are […]

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of September 25, 2023

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 11, 2023 and the Special Meeting Minutes of September […]

As state faces mounting deficit, Hochul tells state agencies to hold the line on spending

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Chazy and Peru CV-TEC students restore historic clock face

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – September 24, 2023  Members of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning to thank CV-TEC for restoring one of the three clock faces that adorned the church’s tall spire from 1873 to 1950. Building and Grounds Committee member Bill Merrill unveiled the impressive 54-inch diameter clock face to the […]

Peru – CVPH Blood Drive on Monday Octobe r9

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 9, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 11,  2023 and the Special Meeting Minutes of September […]

Plattsburgh rap duo goes viral after making song about Stewart’s Chocolate Milk

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Lake Champlain Research Institute implementing $2M in environmental grants

Funding will pay for a new research vessel and graduate and undergraduate assistants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Here’s how to get new COVID-19 tests for free

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Hochul announces Free Fishing Day this Saturday, September 23

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Ross to be new anchor tenant for Plattsburgh’s Champlain Centre

It will occupy former Best Buy location Click here for the MYChamplainvalley.com story 

Stefanik sues Hochul over mail-in voting expansion

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Winning Powerball lotto ticket worth $50K sold in Plattsburgh

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Girls Night Out on Oct. 10

New legislation protects consumers from surprise energy bill price hikes

Ensures energy service companies obtain consent from consumers prior to price increases Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Prescott leads Peru to season-opening gymnastics win

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