Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
Brian Mann story about our own Adirondack Park Click here for the NPR story
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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The Graying of Warren County
In 1980, the median age in Warren County was 30.9. Today, it is 47.5 Click here for the Lake George News report
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Schuyler Falls marks 175 years
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local leaders and environmentalists share bond act ideas in Saranac Lake
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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SUNY Potsdam making big cuts
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Mannix Road solar farm development is making progress
By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru’s Bear Swamp Rd. Subway Restaurant is closed
Peru August 15, 2023 – Peru residents reported to the Peru Gazette that the Subway Restaurant co-located at the Maplefields Convenience Store at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. closed on or about August 1. Otto Hansen, an R.L. Vallee/Maplefields spokesman, stated, “The closure is in litigation. I am not able to comment.” The Gazette hasn’t been […]
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Border Patrol breaks ground on new Champlain station
Champlain Station described as the busiest station in the entire northern border Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 13th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Morrisonville firefighters demonstrate great driving skills
Yesterday the Peru Gazette photographed the very impressive Town of Schuyler Falls’s 175th Anniversary Parade. The Fire Dept. had a significant presence; it’s a very active department. The firefighters demonstrated their experience through the ease with which they backed their vehicles into the fire station. It was amazing! Please take the time to watch the […]
Posted: August 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anderson Falls Heritage Society presents: Underground Railroad in the North Country: Then and Now
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 7:00 PM Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street, Keeseville, NY Free Admission– Public Welcome! Program Summary: The North Country was integral to the Underground Railroad, the secretive network that guided people to freedom, before the Civil War. This presentation starts in the late eighteenth century with freedom seekers, moves into the […]
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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“Everything will be fresh, made from scratch. It will be like going home to grandma’s, sitting down, and having breakfast.”
By John T. Ryan August 9, 2023 Peru – At 7 a.m. yesterday, Rove Cafe and Kitchen at 3065 Main St. was officially open for business. Since taking ownership on July 19, Tony Axelsson and Chrystal Kelly have been painting. Decorating and putting their personal touch on the former Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 Main St. […]
Posted: August 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Destination: Valcour Island
A canoe trip to a camping destination within Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: August 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Land trust acquires Adirondack Loj Road entranceway
“The property offers a vista of Mount Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mount Colden and other popular mountains. The Olympic ski jumps and Whiteface Mountain are visible from it.” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story
Posted: August 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Williston Christmas Tree Shops to close on August 12
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 4th, 2023 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYS Board of Elections certifies controversial touch screen voting machines
The story includes a statement that individual counties can choose whether or not to buy the machines Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail and are potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Lake Placid emergency room to close Aug. 20
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670
Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals
CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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A rare two consecutive weather days for area farmers
August 2, 2023 – 7:50 p.m. Adirondack Farms chopping hay as the sun sets tonight adjacent to River Rd. Area farmers are taking advantage of yesterday’s and today’s sunny days to get a second cut anticipating tomorrow’s scattered rain showers. In a typical year, the second cut would have been already harvested. Click the photo for […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Pharmaceutical company SterRX to close two Plattsburgh locations, lay off 161 employees
SterRX currently operates out of two buildings, including its plant on Idaho Avenue and a smaller space on Connecticut Road. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Three Cheers to the Clinton County Historical Association for all these August Events
August 8. 2:30 pm. Redford Glass Uncovered with Helen Nerska, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. The presentation will take participants back to more than 200 years ago to learn about the short-lived history of the Redford Glass Company. Although the company was in business for only 20 years, it produced products […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town of Schuyler Falls 175th Anniversary Celebration Set for August 12th & 13th
The Town of Schuyler Falls’ Morrisonville hamlet will be buzzing with activities on Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th, as the town celebrates its 175th anniversary. All are welcome and invited; the parade and festival are free. Vendor and food booths will offer items for sale. Starting at noon on Saturday the 12th, the […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper
August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Lozier story includes rarely seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Green Acres Retaurant customers are about to have their wish granted
By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Preliminary tally indicates Vermont floods damaged more than 4,000 homes and 800 businesses
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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