Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
World Health Organization downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer a global health emergency
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Posted: May 5th, 2023 under National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Central School to induct Helen Allen Nerska and Rita H. Hatfield to its Hall of Fame on June 7
The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central. Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Valcour Battle Chapter SAR book donation to the Peru Free Library
In recognition of George Washington’s birthday, on February 22, the Valcour Battle Chapter SAR conducted our 2nd annual book donation to expand local public library collections of Revolutionary War scholarship. Local author Don Wickman’s book Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution, published in 2017, was this year’s selection. Located on Lake Champlain in […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Lake Champlain News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council
A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story
Posted: April 29th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Work on new Au Sable Forks firehouse about to begin
Skyrocketing cost of materials was challenging but not insurmountable Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul announces conceptual agreement on weeks-late state budget
Hochul convinced lawmakers to make more changes to the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more power to set bail in cases of serious crimes. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service
Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Downtown Plattsburgh Riverwalk construction begins May 1
Will be open to pedestrians and cyclists with multi-use path and overlooks Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under City News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry
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Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Tracking down plane wreckage
The Adirondacks are littered with plane crash sites. Here’s a recent trek out to one of them. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: April 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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WCAX Investigates: The demise of Burlington High School
The PCB-contaminated Burlington High School and Technical Center is expected to be demolished in the next few weeks, setting the foundation for a brand new campus. Click here for the WCAX News story
Posted: April 27th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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NY lawmakers, Hochul approve redrawn Assembly districts for 2024 election
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Posted: April 26th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Livations celebrates two years of a growing business
By John T. Ryan Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion. Today, when customers drive into the […]
Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont State University reverses course on libraries, athletics
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Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Small earthquake rumbles upstate New York
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of upstate New York Sunday afternoon. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 24th, 2023 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit
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Posted: April 23rd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly votes ‘yes’ to police body cameras
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Posted: April 21st, 2023 under City News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York adds cameras to catch speeders in work zones on state highways
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Posted: April 19th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New York officially bans native-themed school mascots
“Under the new policy, dozens of districts that have resisted efforts to do away with the mascots, which include names like ‘indians’, ‘braves’, and ‘warriors,’ will have until the end of the 2025 school year to finalize the changes.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NY Board of Regents unanimously approves policy barring indigenous mascots statewide
Refusal to comply with the rule could impact schools’ eligibility for state aid, according to ABC 7 in New York City. Click here for the Fox News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Janet Duprey honored for public service
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Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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State Police continue to search for Peru girl missing since 1973
Linda St. Germaine was last seen on frozen Lake Champlain Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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New York hospitals scale back mask, testing policies
CVPH and Alice Hyde are rolling back COVID-19 requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton Community College union votes no confidence in college president Kowal
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Posted: April 18th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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