Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Infrastructure concerns mount at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says he has repeatedly asked for federal assistance to address the issues, but no serious action has been taken Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Begins
Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite June 16, 2025, Peru, NY – Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site. Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Public Service Commission approves $37M NYSEG Kents Falls project
Approval part of 29 infrastructure projects valued at $632M Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Don’t Miss! The Town of Peru History Walk
June 28th, 10 am, Begins at Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street, Peru, 12972 Don’t miss our Town of Peru history walk with Helen Nerska, Christina Irwin Mullen, and Bob McGee. We will walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street, concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. On the walk you […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate
State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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June 11 – Peru Lions Club recognizes members and others for their contributions and service to the community.
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora
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Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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10 years later, The 46ers film comes back to the Adirondacks
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Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement clears House review
Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure
Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Point Au Roche State Park welcomes new adaptive kayak launch
June 21 celebration to highlight the adaptive launch- the first of its kind in the area Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 6th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Central NY needs 1000s more nurses and health care workers now. One tactic: ‘Grow your own’
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Posted: June 4th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Video: May 30 Dedication Ceremony at Heyworth Mason Park renaming the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge as the Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge.
Your reporter did not record the first few minutes because of a inattention issue. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone and introduced Heather Bezio, a close friend of the Garrow family. The video begins midway through her heartfelt remarks, followed by remarks by NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Senator […]
Posted: May 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Man killed when dumpster he was sleeping in emptied into NY garbage truck
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Posted: May 30th, 2025 under General News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Keeseville: History markers for two Revolutionary War veterans and one War of 1812 veteran to be unveiled
Keeseville, NY – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, two historic markers will be unveiled in Keeseville and Port Kent, commemorating the contributions of local veterans. These markers, generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, recognize individuals who played significant roles in American history. Each unveiling ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and will […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Saturday, May 31 Peru History Walk Cancelled
May 31 Peru History Walk cancelled becouse of forecast rainfall. It is rescheduled to June 28, 10 a.m. beginning at the Peru Town Hall.
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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June Clinton County Historical Association & Museum Events
June 4, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays: Catholic Summer School of America with Robin LaBarge. Hear the story and see photos of the school which dominated the landscape of Cliff Haven from 1893 to 1950 and attracted thousands of summer visitors to the Plattsburgh area. A behind the scenes tour of the CCHA textile room. […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Carpenter’s Flat Bridge is officially Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge
Peru, NY, May 30, 2025, Dedication ceremonies for the Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge were held at Heyworth Mason Park this morning, followed by the unveiling of one of two signs at the Route 9 bridge. Captain Garrow was a dedicated member of the New York State Police for 23 years. He passed away on […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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CV-Tec honors graduates entering the workforce at signing ceremony
23 students signed letters of intent to accept jobs in various trades, from electrical work to health care workers and law enforcement officers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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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