Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
See Upstate NY’s 5 best colleges in US News & World Report’s 2024 rankings
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Posted: September 20th, 2023 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Battle of Valcour to be commerated on Oct. 11
(Plattsburgh) October 11th marks the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held on the 2nd-floor lobby and veranda in the Main Building at Clinton Community College on […]
Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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U.S. child poverty rate doubles to 12.4%; it’s even higher in six North Country counties
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Posted: September 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Several city streets to be repaved
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Posted: September 14th, 2023 under City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Queen City to Keeseville, Wednesday, Sept. 20
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh
Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, County Government News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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City fails to approve property sale for hotel
Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Aubuchon Co. to Transition to Ace Hardware
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Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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September Clinton County Historical Association Events
The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events. All events are free and open to the public. Friday, September 15, 12:30 pm. A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine […]
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York seeks to reach thousands exposed to 9/11 contaminants
A new law requires current or former employers to let hundreds of thousands of people know they can apply for free Sept. 11 health insurance and compensation. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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“The Remillard family farm is alive and thriving in Peru, New York”
Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.
Posted: September 9th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tri-Lakes school enrollments remain low, but stable
The article also includes Ausable Valley and Keene Central enrollments Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: September 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country
More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 7th, 2023 under Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York
Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler story
Posted: September 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16
Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Road salt reduction report released
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Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Champlain ranked as one of the best small Adirondack towns to visit
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Posted: September 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Biographies: North Country Honor Flight #49 Veterans – September 2, 2023
North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Gordon Compeau – U.S. Navy 1967-1970 Vietnam Already a heavy equipment operator, Gordon skipped basic training and took a leadership course. A Seabee, Gordon served two tours in Vietnam; first, Freedom Hill, Da Nang. Gordon had a unique […]
Posted: September 4th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Vets, family, friends and community honor Dave Drollette
September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]
Posted: September 2nd, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Veterans' News.
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Beekmantown Central School District debuts virtual yearbook showcase
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Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Amtrak eyes Sept. 11 return of Adirondack Line
Regional leaders applaud the looming reopening but hope stoppages are avoided in the future Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Downtown Plattsburgh Gears Up for Spectacular 25th Annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration
Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anastasia Pratt: “History helps us grow, move forward and succeed.”
By John T. Ryan August 31, 2023, Peru – Anastasia Pratt has accomplished many things since graduating from Peru High School in 1994. Many people know her service as Clinton County Historian; others as an accomplished bass player, vocalist, and member of several area musical groups. SUNY Empire State University students know her as a […]
Posted: August 31st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Border News, County Government News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Museum brings us history and good music
Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]
Posted: August 30th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Major upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment facility planned
By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru recently completed a much-needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its sewage collection system; however, there’s more work to come. Planning is well underway for a state-mandated upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. The primary focus will be installing a UV disinfection system to bring coliform counts into conformance with […]
Posted: August 30th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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