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Archive for February, 2025

Plattsburgh blood drive canceled today, but there are drives tomorrow at the Government Center in Plattsburgh and Monday in Peru

PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/25): The Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center blood drive planned for today at 1 p.m. at Oak Street School in Plattsburgh is cancelled. You can give blood tomorrow, Feb. 14, at the Clinton County Government Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Monday, Feb. 17, at St. Augustine Parish Center in Peru […]

Library will not open until Noon today!

Due to the inclement weather, the library will open at noon today, Thursday, February 13. 

The politics behind the NY-21 special election dust-up

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Contour Airlines Announces Service Between Plattsburgh, NY and Washington-Dulles

Introductory Fares Starting at $94 one way. Smyrna, Tennessee (February 12, 2025) – Contour Airlines is excited to announce the launch of a new, nonstop service from Plattsburgh, NY (PBG) to Washington Dulles, VA (IAD), beginning on May 1, 2025. To commemorate the new route, Contour is pleased to offer an introductory fare starting at […]

TSA seizes handguns from passenger at Burlington airport

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Rangers conduct night rescue in subzero temps for two lost Grace Peak hikers, multiple agencies respond to unresponsive hiker on the Wolf Pond trail

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Drone video shows massive building fire in Tupper Lake, New York

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Scam alert: NY Thruway Authority warns of text message scams regarding unpaid tolls

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19-year-old killed when train hit him and disabled SUV in Manlius was Onondaga Community College student, worked 2 jobs.

Family is from Iraq. They moved from Iraq to Turkey and then to the United States in 2015. Their father wanted the family to have a better life. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Locally-owned Burlington restaurants help bring visitors, excitement to the city

Colder and slower months show just how much community ties carry local restaurants. Click here for the WCAX story 

Burlington Council to consider UVM Medical Center plans for future growth

Major expansion could include a building that would tower over the existing hospital. Click here for the WCAX story 

February Break at the Peru Library

A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them

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Hochul calls for statewide audit of utility companies

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Chazy man indicted for smuggling undocumented immigrants

Bailey Burger allegedly smuggled four Indian nationals across the U.S. border Click here for the Sun Community News story 

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD EMERGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2025 1:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session. MOTION: Return from Executive Session.  DISCUSSION/MOTION: If Needed. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

CEO of Albany law firm dies while skiing at Gore Mt.

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Monday, Feb 17, CVPH Peru Blood Donor Drive

Peru—CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive will be held on Monday, February 17, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All donors are eligible for a monthly $50 gift card drawing. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is coordinating the drive.

HamilSun Solar: What we learned on Saturday

Additionally, any household that has qualified for Section 8, SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, or HEAP benefits automatically qualifies. On Saturday, February 8, the Peru Free Library conducted the first of its 2025 Community Learning Series programs. Mark Hamilton described the HamilSun Solar Project and its many benefits, especially to low—and moderate-income households. Thank you to Marque […]

Free Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lesson Offered in Cadyville by Champlain Area Trails During February School Break

CADYVILLE NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust established in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. For the second consecutive year, CATS is offering a free beginner cross-country ski lesson during the school winter break. This […]

DEC urges hikers to use caution during avalanche-prone February & March

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Peru VFW Chicken & Buscuit Dinner

What:  Chicken & Biscuit Dinner When:  February 13, 2025                     4:30 p.m. — until 6:30 p.m. or gone. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309                 710 Pleasant St                 Peru, NY 12972 Why:  Proceeds to benefit veterans and their families.

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 11

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. An executive session is anticipated immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be […]

Vt. Attorney General sues over federal buyouts

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Merciless Philadelphia Eagles dismantle Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl

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