Archive for 'General News'
Peru’s Christmas Tree is illuminated and beautiful
Peru – December 2, 2022 – It was fun at Little Ausable River Park tonight as the Peru Girl Scouts sang Christmas carols and Mrs. Marti Cabana lit Peru’s Town Christmas Tree. Just as she was about to throw the switch, the Peru Fire Department’s decorated trucks passed by. The kids were excited. Dianne Miller, […]
Posted: December 2nd, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Peru Fire Dept. announces lighted Fire Truck parade schedule
A few of our trucks will be out doing the lighted Christmas parade starting at 6 pm. The schedule is as follows: 12-2 /12-16 Route 1: Bear Swamp to rt 9 turning around at Spit Fire back to Bear Swamp end to Jabez Allen to Sulli, Telegraph, Bruce dr. Telegraph back to Fuller to Lapham […]
Posted: December 1st, 2022 under General News.
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Tupper Lake gets $5 million from NY grant for housing
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Posted: December 1st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Welcome to a “Holiday Open House” Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association
98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Saturday, December 10 – 10 am to 3 pm Sunday December 11 – 10 am to 3 pm Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th from 10 am to 3 pm each day for special discounted and free holiday gift offerings. Discounted […]
Posted: December 1st, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Political party affiliations continue a gradual decline
Peru Party Affiliations or Non-Affiliations 1,757 (36%) are Republicans (37% in 2020) 1,482 (30%) are Democrats (31% in 2020) 1,192 (25%) are Blank/No Party Voters (23% in 2020) 50 (1%) are Conservative Party 18 (Less than 1%) are Working Families Party Members 329 (7%) are members of other Third Parties Peru has 4,867 Registered […]
Posted: December 1st, 2022 under General News.
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Holiday Train gives back to JCEO in a big way
Plattsburgh stop brought $4.5K donation and more than 1,000 lbs of food Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 29th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Shepherds Pie Bread Dessert Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All are welcome at our table.
Posted: November 27th, 2022 under General News.
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A long local tradition
By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree. That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]
Posted: November 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Clinton County Legislature wants people warm and well-fed this winter
November 22, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature recognizes the struggle North Country residents are dealing with due to higher energy prices resulting in higher utility bills. The Legislature wants residents to know that there are programs available to offer assistance to help reduce energy use and control energy bills as the […]
Posted: November 25th, 2022 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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500+ participate in the 2022 Lions Club Turkey Trot
Peru – Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022 – Over 500 runners and walkers were at the starting gate at 9 a.m. this morning, participating in The Peru Lions Club’s 45th Annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot. The Peru Central School bus garage was the place to be if you like to see smiles and good […]
Posted: November 24th, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Neighbors help Bills’ Josh Allen dig through the snow to get to Sunday’s game
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Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under General News, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date
“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Ravena 35 – Peru 19 in Intersectional Playoffs
November 19, 2022 – The final score of today’s intersectional football game – is Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Indians 35 – Peru Nighthawks 19. The Nighthawks came on strong in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Indian’s lead. Both teams can hold their heads high. Going into the game, Peru had a […]
Posted: November 19th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Fall into Winter Craft Fair Returns
Posted: November 19th, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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CVPH Honors First Graduates From Clinical Assistant Training Course
Armed with new skills and confidence, grads ready to join patient care team PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/18/2022) – History and a new step forward to strengthen the workforce were celebrated today at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) during a ceremony and reception for the first graduates of the hospital’s […]
Posted: November 18th, 2022 under General News.
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No more Native American mascots, says New York State
Districts have until the end of the school year to comply Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: November 18th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation
“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Elm St. paving moving full-speed
Peru – November 17, 2022 – Luck Brothers personnel are full-out paving Elm Street. They are applying the top coat today and driveway connections tomorrow. The local asphalt plant closes for the season tomorrow.
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Why the Mohawk occupation of a former Adirondack summer camp matters today
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Posted: November 16th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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See adorable, extremely rare twin elephants born at Syracuse zoo (photos)
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Posted: November 14th, 2022 under General News, Upstate New York.
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Peru Nighthawks dominate Massena Red Raiders in Section VII Super Bowl
Beekmantown – Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Peru over Massena 44 – 16. The Nighthawks next game is also in Beekmantown on Saturday, November 19th at 1 p.m. vs. the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians. Click here for these and more Peru Gazette photos.
Posted: November 13th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Hochul signs legislative package for veteran highways
On Veterans Day, portions of N.Y. highways to dedicated to veterans None in this area, but it sounds like a good idea. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under General News, Political News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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Clinton Co. Youth Court to hold new member training
New members welcome. Application link in story. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under General News.
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Rain and warm weather affected the 2022 apple harvest
By John T. Ryan Peru’s apple orchards enjoyed one of the best crops in years in 2022. It may even have been the best year ever. However, in early September, rain followed by unseasonably warm temperatures resulted in apples maturing much more quickly than usual. As a result, orchardists had to send the workforce to […]
Posted: November 10th, 2022 under General News.
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Missing Person Search Concludes with Indian Lake House Fire, Rescue, Arson & Burglary Charges
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Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News.
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