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A day on the set of ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ in Lake Placid

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Tom Smothers of ‘Smothers Brothers’ comedy duo dies at 86

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Stewart’s Holiday Match Finishes Strong, Raises $2 million for Local Children’s Charities

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

Free ham for Vets today at Yandos in Skyway Plaza

Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacks

Tesla will offer sales and service of its electric vehicles at South Burlington site

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IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?

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City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant

Crews seek fire source in heavy smoke conditions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shop has the Christmas Spirit

December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

UPS driver honored for life-saving action

Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story 

Micron’s CNY chip plant could get boost from $10 billion research center in Albany

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Casella pledges $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA

CEO John Casella says local Y ‘provides a critical role’ in the wider community Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

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Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Six Applications submitted to Planning Board for Dec. 13 agenda

AGENDA – PERU Planning Board WEDNESDAY December 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 8, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2023-012; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-020; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA WJB Properties LLC, 269.-1-39, […]

Federal assistance for Clinton Co. residents affected by July flooding In-person

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Thank you to Duprey’s Drone Zone for the Dec. 5 overflight of the re-opened Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

North Country at Work: Running a small, classic dairy in Crown Point

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Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

New York minimum wage set to rise soon

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Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5

Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]

Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Beta Technologies announces $41 million expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users

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Clinton Community College Foundation announced $50,000 grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family.

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