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Facing $3 million deficit, SUNY Potsdam weighs cuts to majors amidst leadership transitions

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Retired Educators of New York award scholarship to Mallorie Douglas

The Dr. Karl R. and Ruth Kramer NEZ Retired Educators of New York Education Scholarship for 2022 has been awarded to Mallorie Douglas.  She graduated from Ausable Valley High School and will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh.  In high school, Mallorie took advantage of the high school classes which would also award college credit.   She […]

Special & Regular Monthly School Board Meetings

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:45 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:45 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  […]

Hochul still does not expect masks in NY schools this fall

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Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6

Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru’s Kathryn Bowman selected as a High School All-American

Kathryn Bowman from Peru, NY., was selected as a 2021-2022 Dexter High School All-American. This was the second year she was selected to the team, and she is the only two-time selectee on this year’s team. Kathryn was also selected as the team captain for the girl’s team. She will attend the University of Nebraska […]

New York will spend $70 million dollars for improving child care services in the state, as part of a plan that ends the state sales tax on baby diapers

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Vermont’s multicultural liaisons help create bridges between new immigrant families and schools

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Aboard the Carillon: A guided tour of Fort Ticonderoga’s waters

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Hochul says no masks in NY schools this fall, but ‘reserves the right’ if Covid resurges

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Daughter to take over retiring mother’s Keeseville Elementary classroom

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Clinton Community College to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students

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Footbridge honors teacher’s legacy

PHS footbridge dedicated to Thelma Douglas Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Roland “Rollie” McGee wins well-deserved recognition

By John T. Ryan Beekmantown: Tuesday evening July 12th, before a Pony League game at the Beekmantown Recreation Park, the Clinton County Youth Bureau honored longtime Peru resident Roland “Rollie” McGee. Nick Arnold, Clinton County Recreation Director, presented a plaque to McGee. Arnold commented, “We wanted to thank Rollie for all his service to the county. […]

A Great U.S. Census Tool – State Facts For Students

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David Glenn donates Gilliland research to Paine Memorial Library

Compiles records of early pioneer life in Essex and Clinton Counties  Clinton countiesClick here for the Sun Community News Story 

West Chazy teen and autobody shop owner form a surprise friendship

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CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Graduates 5 Students

Graduates prepared for rewarding health care career, earn associates degree PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/11/2022) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology awarded diplomas to five students on June 30 at its 56th Commencement Exercises, which returned to the hospital auditoriums for the first time since the […]

Scholarships Awarded to Support Health Care Education

From the CVPH Foundation The demand for health care workers has never been greater in the North Country.  To help fulfill this demand, The Foundation is investing in the next generation of health care in northern New York. It has awarded $70,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and hospital employees. The Foundation is […]

SUNY student uses medic experience for Ukraine First Aid kits

Paratrooper joins local efforts by Mission of Hope and Twinstate Technologies Click here for Sun Community News Story 

Clinton Community College welcomes new coaches

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Stefanik Announces Research Grant for Clarkson University

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced Clarkson University will receive $363,102 through the Department of Health and Human Services for pharmacology, physiology, and biological chemistry research. “Clarkson University is conducting impressive research on issues that impact many Americans,” Stefanik said. “As these taxpayer dollars are returned to our district to continue Clarkson’s important work, […]

North Country Children’s Consignment Sale

Saturday at 9:00 AM SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse The North Country Children’s consignment sale is happening this Saturday from 9am-3pm and is run by a teacher at Peru Middle School (Connie Blaine). The sale benefits the Peru Middle School. Volunteers can shop the sale early and there are still plenty of volunteer spots available for today/tomorrow […]

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This summer, visit tourist destinations that are close to home

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