Archive for May, 2025
Peru Free Library Seeks Community Support with Budget Vote
Peru Free Library is seeking an increase in funding through Proposition 3 on the school board & budget ballot. If the proposition is approved by voters, the cost to individual property owners would be modest. For example, a homeowner whose home is assessed at $200,000 would pay a total of $2.89 to support the library […]
Posted: May 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru CV-TEC students excel at NYS Skills USA Competition
By John T Ryan Plattsburgh, NY CV-TEC students recently returned from the April 23-25 New York State Skills USA competition with three state championships and ten medals. Peru High School juniors Zoee Corrigan and Owen Fuller were among them. Zoee Corrigan won 1st Place in the NYS Officer at Large Competition, and Owen Fuller finished […]
Posted: May 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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NY appeals court upholds law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
North Country leaders voice concerns over shift to even-year voting cycle Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 13th, 2025 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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NYSDOS announces completion of city’s waterfront revitalization
Effort reflects city’s goals to promote access and enjoyment of Saranac River and Lake Champlain Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 13th, 2025 under City News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Parliament, Duprey, Hewson earn all-state honors on hardwood
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Posted: May 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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NY inflation refund checks: Who gets one? How much money?
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Posted: May 12th, 2025 under General News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Pulled Pork Mac’n Cheese Fruit Bread 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 invited and welcome!
Posted: May 12th, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Catholic Charities’ call to care continues under new leadership
Father Scott R. Seymour builds on funding and other resources to meet community needs Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 11th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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DozerFest to be held at Clinton Co. Fairgrounds May 31
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Posted: May 11th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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New legislation strengthens consumer protection
Includes cancelling online subscriptions and overdraft fees CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY
Posted: May 11th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Burlington to eliminate 25 city jobs in effort to reduce budget deficit
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Posted: May 10th, 2025 under City News, Regional NY-VT News.
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What’s in the 2025 New York State Budget? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
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Posted: May 10th, 2025 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, MAY 12, 2025, 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; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 28, 2025 Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving Bond Resolution for 2025 Western Star […]
Posted: May 10th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Three Clinton Community College Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College is proud to announce that three students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-New York Academic Team, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service among students at New York’s two-year colleges. Hailee James, a Nursing student graduating this spring, has been recognized […]
Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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Audubon chapter rejects offer from The Hartford to reinstate coverage
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Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Black and Hispanic drivers continue to be stopped disproportionately across Vermont, traffic stops study finds
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Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Social Security office finds ‘dead’ people in Upstate NY who aren’t really dead
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Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., National News, Political News, Social Issues.
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New York Will Boost Unemployment Benefits, Labor and Businesses Celebrate
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Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News.
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May 9, 2025 – Pope Leo XIV’s first official portrait
Posted: May 9th, 2025 under National History, Religious News.
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Elmore SPCA seeking full-time Shelter Kennel Attendant
Elmore SPCA – We’re Hiring. Full-time Shelter Kennel Attendant. Staring wage $15.20, increase after successful probationary period, paid birthday, and paid vacation. Must be available weekends. No phone calls. Electronic employment applications only. https://form.jotform.com/243243994857168 Must be 18 to apply.
Posted: May 9th, 2025 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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NWS rainfall forecast
NWS Burlington – 6AM – 5/9/25 Rain has begun to overspread the region this morning with rain likely to linger well into Saturday for many locations. A flood watch remains in effect for portions of central and southern Vermont into Saturday with the main focus on poor drainage, urban, and nuisance flooding.
Posted: May 9th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Trump’s ‘skinny’ budget would cut these major North Country programs
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Posted: May 9th, 2025 under National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Clinton Community College Raises Funds for Veterans’ Transportation Program
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College money through Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s recent fundraiser, Clinton Market, in support of the Volunteer Transportation Program. This program provides essential transportation services for veterans traveling between Plattsburgh and the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. It ensures veterans can access critical medical care by […]
Posted: May 8th, 2025 under Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope
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Posted: May 8th, 2025 under National History, National News, Religious News.
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Vermont agriculture secretary says dairy farmers are concerned about migrant farmworker arrests
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Posted: May 8th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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