Archive for 'General News'
Barrie Finnegan, Director of The North Country Honor Flight, named Irish Person of the Year
Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]
Posted: March 17th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…
National Weather Service, Burlington – 345 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…In New York, […]
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Burlington clears out homeless encampments near vacant building
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Posted: March 14th, 2023 under City News, Code Enforcement, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Calvin Castine reports on a Mooers, NY border crossing incident
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Border News, Fire Department News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New technology and regulations to help workers facing layoffs
Part of N.Y. Department of Labor’s four-year technology implementation plan Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under General News.
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Peru Highway Department seeks cost savings and a cleaner environment
By Marque Moffett What do you get when you mix some elbow grease, lunchtime Googling sessions, science, ingenuity, math, and a few training workshops? According to Peru Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell, when the mix happens at Peru’s Highway Department, you get considerable savings to taxpayers and significant environmental gains. Mike Farrell and Deputy Superintendent […]
Posted: March 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Mar 12, 2023 – Daylight Saving Time Started Today
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 12, 2023, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead. Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Mar 12, 2023, then the day before. There was more light in the evening. Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight […]
Posted: March 12th, 2023 under General News, National News.
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Brandi Lloyd Announces Run for Clinton County Clerk
News Release (Mooers, NY) – With a call for bold new leadership, Brandi Lloyd has announced that she is running for Clinton County Clerk. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to run for this position, to serve the residents, taxpayers, and businesses of Clinton County as their Clerk.” Lloyd stated, “Our County needs a […]
Posted: March 11th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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You’re in Luck: Ice Cream Cones are only 99¢ on St. Patrick’s Day at Stewart’s Shops!
March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]
Posted: March 10th, 2023 under Business News, General News.
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DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
March 9, 2023 Despite the state’s economic recovery since the pandemic first hit three years ago, significant headwinds will present challenges to ongoing economic growth and fiscal stability. The state faces prolonged inflation, rising federal interest rates and the end of federal relief aid that was instrumental in balancing the past two budgets, according to […]
Posted: March 9th, 2023 under General News.
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Radioactive material in our waste! Just one of the surprising facts revealed at Community Learning Series presentation
By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do. By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]
Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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Medical assist equipment free of charge
By John T. Ryan Peru & Plattsburgh – It’s not uncommon for people, especially seniors, to need a medical assistance device on a short-term basis. Fortunately, at least three local organizations offer them free of charge, typically for up to sixty days. If people know they need a device for a more extended period, a […]
Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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The Peru Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast, March 9-11
Posted: March 7th, 2023 under General News.
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Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail
1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]
Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, General News, Peru News, Upstate New York.
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Hilary Stec appointed to represent Qby. on Warren Co. Board of Supervisors
State Senator Dan Stec’s wife enters politics Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Pulled Pork Coleslaw Hamburg Bun Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augusine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome at our table.
Posted: March 5th, 2023 under General News.
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This is not Peru news, but it’s a wonderful story of a small Adirondack community’s kindness
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Posted: March 5th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns
March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Fire Department News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business
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Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Business News, General News, Upstate New York.
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Two people dead in Colchester shooting
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Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Nearly 70,000 in Onondaga County teeter on ‘hunger cliff’ as pandemic food stamp benefits end
Statewide cuts, not just Onondaga County. It affectes nearly 3 million people Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, National News, State Government News.
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Could a new state perk help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and EMTs? Massena hopes so
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers
Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must: 1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Hall of Fame Nominations Requested
The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Coyote Conflicts
Sightings Anticipated to Become More Prevalent as Spring Approaches The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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