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Archive for February, 2024

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Desert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (corrected) at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Margaret St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Migrant Justice launches a new and expanded survey of dairy farm workers in Vermont

Click here for the VTDigger story  “The data collected in June and July of 2014 found nearly half of the 172 dairy farm workers surveyed were paid below the state minimum wage (then $8.73); 40% worked seven days a week with no days off; 30% suffered a workplace injury or work-related illness; and 20% had […]

CVPH Presents First DAISY Team Award

Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]

Referendum for new campus fails in Boquet Valley Central School District

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AuSable Valley voters approve $24M Capital Project

Great turnout for referendum vote Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New Yorkers receive $200M energy bill credit One-time credit offers bill relief to metered gas and electric customers

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National Weather Service Burlington – Predicted snowfall amounts

The countdown to when the snow will begin across the North Country is getting closer. There is some dry air in the low levels, but widespread snow will spread from west to east this evening. Take a look at the graphics below for forecast snow amounts and start time. #vtwx #nywx

North Country lawmakers join call to push back electric school bus mandate

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Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

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BOCES students build, sell tiny homes

Building Trades program teaches home-building skills Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$100M enriches after-school programs

LEAPS merges all state after-school programs into a single entity Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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A $66 million new school for 400 Westport-Elizabethtown students is on the ballot

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

Peru seeking Assistant Recreation Director

Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs. Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams) Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month […]

Peru Knights serving their popular Michigans on Saturday,  Feb. 17  

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable […]

Woman killed after car collides with UPS truck in St. Lawrence County

A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Burlington City Council unanimously approves next steps of CityPlace’s development

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Saranac three-peats as Section VII wrestling champion

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Allegiant adds flights from Plattsburgh to Sarasota

One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH Recognized by Press Ganey for Quality, Patient-Centered Care

Awards honor CVPH team’s continued commitment to clinical quality, positive patient experiences.  CVPH News Release  PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/12/2024) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) announced today that it has received two 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience awards:  The Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award. […]

Girl Scout Cookies on sale Saturday, Feb 17, 10 – 2, at Grand Union Plaza

Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 will kick off this year’s cookie sale on Saturday, Feb 17th, with a table at the Peru Plaza outside Kinneys and Aubochon from 10 am to 2 pm or until supplies last!