Archive for 'Education News'
Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap
It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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“No Sewing Machine Required” – An America250 Event Workshop
November 15, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base, Plattsburgh With a few stitches in the right spot, and some instructions by those in the ‘know’, you can make a shirt or a shift for your Revolutionary War outfit during this America250 Event Workshop. Workshop leader Sharon Bell will […]
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton Community College’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students
CCC News Release of 10/08/25 – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton Community College’s successful Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program was highlighted during a special event Wednesday, a program featuring students highlighting how it has helped them achieve and accomplish their goals. The college’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students, providing multiple resources […]
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend
Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Home charging gives EV owners a big advantage
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Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News.
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CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center
Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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SUNY ESF has been losing millions. Will its turnaround plan make things better or worse?
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Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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How trapping mosquitoes in St. Lawrence County is preparing the North Country for climate change
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Posted: September 19th, 2025 under Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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“Cookies and Crafts” next weekend at the Babbie Museum
Posted: September 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Here’s how declining school enrollment in the ADKs is impacting students and teachers
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Posted: September 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Gov. Hocheul announces $300 million investment in SUNY Stony Brook’s Quantum Research & Innovation hub
Funding Will Further Fuel New York’s Research Excellence; Brings Governor’s Total Investment in Higher Education Research Under Her Leadership to $1.34 Billion Sept. 17, 2025 Gov. Hochul News Release: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $300 million to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, further […]
Posted: September 17th, 2025 under Business News, Education News, General News, State Government News.
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NY school employee placed on leave for social media posts about assassination of Charlie Kirk
The Beekmantown Central School District announced its decision to place a staff member on leave following complaints from families about social posts reacting to the Utah shooting. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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The Mum Conundrum
“…mums offer our Adirondack ecosystems and the insects that depend on late-season blooms about as much sustenance as a garden statue. “ Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Ticonderoga celebrates 70 years on land In its life at Shelburne Museum
The Ticonderoga will be repaired and replaced in parts. It will be preserved in spirit even as many of the original materials waste away. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: September 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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2025 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame inductees named
Charles Andrews 1956, Len Gadway 1975, Nick Weaver 2001, Brandon Keleher 2003, Mary Mazzella 2013 Charles Andrews Class of 1956 Sport(s): Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field Charles Andrews is being posthumously inducted to the Peru Central School Athletic Hall of fame for his contribution as an athlete but also as an administrator, teacher, […]
Posted: September 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Historian Dr. Alexandria Russell to Speak on Black Women’s Legacies in the American Revolution
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, at SUNY Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Clinton County Historical Association, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will host historian Dr. Alexandria Russell for a public lecture on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack Museum’s boat sale sparks debate over historic significance
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Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Regular Monthly PCSD Board Meeting September 2025
Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]
Posted: September 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Thinking of the coming school year
As we anticipate the upcoming school year, Father Chris Looby, Pastor of St. Alexander’s, St. Augustine’s, and St. James Parishes, included an important message in this weekend’s parish bulletin.
Posted: August 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Religious News.
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Learn about the Peru Lions Club
August 30, 2025 – If any man or woman wants to learn more about the Lions Club, Peru Lions Club members are at the Peru Aubuchon-Ace store until 2 p.m. today. Dave Dalton (L) and Jim Kieslich (R) are there now, but the other Lions will take their turn. The Lions Club is an excellent […]
Posted: August 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Shelburne Museum navigates ethical, legal responsibilities in building new Native American center
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Posted: August 29th, 2025 under Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Leeward Babbie, founder of Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, passes away
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Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Schumer says Clarkson ROTC is staying in Potsdam
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Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Clarkson University Rocketry Team Soars at International Competition
Fred Beck of Peru, NY is a team member POTSDAM, NY (08/27/2025)– Clarkson University’s Rocketry Team achieved an impressive 21st-place finish out of more than 90 universities at the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC). The team’s rocket reached an altitude of 10,350 feet, surpassing the competition’s target of 10,000 feet. This milestone demonstrates both precision […]
Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Vermont Public slashes 15 jobs in wake of federal cuts to public media
The cuts meant 13 staffers lost their jobs, according to CEO Vijay Singh. He called the layoffs “heartbreaking” but necessary for the station’s survival. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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