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 […]
Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Library will not open until Noon today!
Due to the inclement weather, the library will open at noon today, Thursday, February 13.
Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru Library News.
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The politics behind the NY-21 special election dust-up
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under General News.
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TSA seizes handguns from passenger at Burlington airport
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Drone video shows massive building fire in Tupper Lake, New York
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Scam alert: NY Thruway Authority warns of text message scams regarding unpaid tolls
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Business News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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February Break at the Peru Library
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
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Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Education News, National News.
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Hochul calls for statewide audit of utility companies
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Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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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.
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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CEO of Albany law firm dies while skiing at Gore Mt.
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Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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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.
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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DEC urges hikers to use caution during avalanche-prone February & March
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Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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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.
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Vt. Attorney General sues over federal buyouts
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Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National History, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Merciless Philadelphia Eagles dismantle Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl
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Posted: February 10th, 2025 under National History, National News, Sports News.
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