Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Online reporting system for harmful algal blooms begins
DEC encourages New Yorkers to ‘Know it, Avoid it, Report it’ Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Nostalgia, excitement at Clinton College Day
Student applications up 16 percent as CCC prepares move to PSU campus Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: May 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Grand opening of Au Sable Forks Fire Department slated
Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DAR Revolutionary War Patriots Service
Video by Calvin Castine of Hometown Cable
Posted: May 25th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Micro Bird named Project of the Year by the New York State Economic Development Council.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is honored and proud to announce that the success story of Micro Bird has been named Project of the Year by the New York State Economic Development Council. When faced with the loss of hundreds of North Country jobs, the Chamber teamed up with Empire State Development, the Clinton […]
Posted: May 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Jones recognies nine Women of Distinction including Peru’s Helen Nerska
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recognized nine women from across the North Country as Women of Distinction at his annual award ceremony Thursday evening. This year, the event was held at MHAB Life Skills Campus in Plattsburgh. Each year, Jones invites community members to nominate impactful women from across numerous categories to be recognized for […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Very special sign unveiled at Babble Rural and Farm Learning Museum
By John T Ryan May 22, 2025 – Peru, NY Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum opened for its 2025 season last weekend. Saturday’s first highlight was the unveiling of a new roadside museum sign. After fifteen years in the elements, it was time! The museum’s new sign is special because Peru art teacher and […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul apologizes for ‘ethnic cleansing’ at Thomas Indian School
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Posted: May 22nd, 2025 under National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh city council confirms new police chief amid controversy
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Posted: May 22nd, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul announces $1,800 baby bonus for NY families: Here’s who qualifies
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Posted: May 21st, 2025 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Nurses at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital rally for better staffing standards
The primary concern centers around a shift in nurse-to-patient ratios within four medical-surgical units Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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PCSD Superintendent reports today’s budget, proposition, board vote
Dear Community, I’m pleased to share the official results of the 2025 Peru Central School District budget vote: 2025–2026 School Budget Passed – 450 Yes, 182 No Bus Purchase Proposition Passed – 447 Yes, 182 No Peru Free Library Funding Passed – 465 Yes, 166 No Board of Education Election – Two Seats Lauren Prue: […]
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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They did their job, now they’re on the way home
Peru, NY, May 20, 2025 – 340 bee hives from Forrence and Sullivan Orchards departed Peru today for home in Rome, NY. Forrence Orchard trees were fully blossomed when temperatures were in the high seventies and low eighties making it for ideal pollination conditions. Seth Forrence said, “It was a beautiful bloom, short and sweet, […]
Posted: May 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru captures CVAC D-I baseball crown in final game
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Posted: May 19th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Border crossings from Canada to the North Country are down significantly
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Posted: May 19th, 2025 under Border News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #61
Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability. He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont. The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #60
Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training. Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction
Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.” Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen […]
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow
The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Highway Dept. News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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Saturday, May 24 – Ledge Hill North (the former Livingoods) Grand Opening
Posted: May 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Celebratory ribbon cutting for new Keeseville Waterfront Park June 4
Following years of planning and fundraising, Waterfront Park readies to open Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town of Peru History Walk – May 31, 10 am, Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street
Join Town of Peru Historian Helen Nerska with Bob McGee and Christina Irwin Mullen for a history walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street and concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. Share your stories of Old Peru and hear new ones. Should weather be a concern, call Helen at 513-582-7246 […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State Budget includes important funding for the North Country, but lacks support for corrections
Assemblyman Jones News Release The State Budget passed last night that included several victories for economic development, older adults, recreation, agriculture, veterans, education, and local governments. This includes $1.7 million increase in library aid, $21.4 million for teacher resource centers, a $1.4 billion increase to foundation aid for local school districts, $2.5 billion in capital […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NYS Budget News from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
Enacted SFY 2025-26 Budget Includes $37.6 Billion in School Aid Enacted Budget Includes $1.4 Billion Increase in Foundation Aid and Changes to the Foundation Aid Formula Speaker Carl Heastie, Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto and Libraries and Educational Technology Chair Robert Caroll today announced the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 Budget provides $37.6 billion […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Plattsburgh Mayor Wendell Hughes appoints Lt. Jarrod Trombley as police chief
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Posted: May 15th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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