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Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

A Lasting Tribute

Click here for a memorable Mountain Lake Journal story about Danny Kaifetz and the American Hereos Flagpoles

Essex Co. eyes new $3.2M Ag/Youth building for county fairgrounds

Project requires State Historic Preservation Office review Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh

Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits

Another former corrections officer filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, detailing allegations of sexual harassment and assault Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo

Click here for the NCPR story 

Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum

 

North Country’s first recreational cannabis dispensary is open for business

Elevate ADK is operating a delivery-only service until it moves into its new storefront. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget

In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story   

Legendary Syracuse running back, Hall of Famer Jim Brown has died at 87

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Veteran Biographies North Country Honor Flight #44 of May 13, 2023

Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey  Allen Burnsworth   U.S. Navy                            1965-1972                   Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy,  joined the Navy – the […]

Town Clerk’s office offering one-day marriage officiant licenses

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

You’re Invited To The Battlefield Memorial Gateway Ground Breaking

Dashaw Road closed for paving today

The Dashnaw Rd. is closed today for paving. The work was initially supposed to happen yesterday; however, when the paver broke down, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell had to delay the work. Local traffic, school buses & emergency vehicles will be able to access the road. Highway personnel were at the town garage before 6 a.m. […]

May 18, 2023 – Peru is a peaceful, beautiful place at sunrise.

North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 Send-Off Ceremony Photos – May 13, 2023

Click here to view downloadable Peru Gazette North Country Honor Flights 44 and 45 photos of May 13, 2023

Video with music – Hundreds send-off Vets on today’s North Country Honor Flights 44 and 45

May 13, 2023 – Hundreds of people, two hundred twelve motorcycles, fire and police departments went to the U.S. Oval this morning for the 7 a.m. Departure Ceremony for North Country Honor Flight numbers 44 and 45. Thirty-six veterans went on a one-day trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. The Vets included one WWII […]

Motorcycle Escort for North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 of May 13, 2023

Vermont Air National Guards visit PAFB Museum, Air Force vets

Pilots, aircraft master learn from history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Here’s how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency affects you

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New HVAC system being installed in Peru Town Hall

  Peru – J. Hogan Refrigeration Inc. technicians have been installing a new ductless heat pump air conditioning system in the Peru Town Hall this week. The design features individually controlled mini-split units in each main floor office. The new system replaces a central unit that was having maintenance issues. It was installed in about […]

Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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Zach O’Connell has big day at the plate after being honored for over 100 career hits and runs

Story broadcast May 7, 2023 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Hochul declared a state of emergency as a pandemic-era immigration policy is set to end and border communities brace for surge in crossings

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