Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony
Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: November 12th, 2022 under Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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2022 Peru weather observations from meteorologist John Hart
Peru – Peru’s resident meteorologist and Nation Weather Service contributor John Hart has these observations about Peru’s 2022 weather. October experienced eight to nine days of 10 to 20 degrees and below and above normal temperatures. However, the monthly average temperature was close to normal. On October 27, Peru reached 78 degrees. On the other […]
Posted: November 12th, 2022 under Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Local veteran honored during annual Veterans Day ceremony
Greg Lee honored for dedication to country, community and fellow veterans Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Champlain dealership changes ownership
Parker Chevrolet becomes Goss Chevrolet Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington voters overwhelmingly approve $165 million bond for a new high school
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Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Upstate vs. Downstate: The 2 different NY governor races plus 7 more Election 2022 takeaways
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Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Earl Parker passes away
Facebook post of November 9, 2022 Parker Family Maple Farm It’s the end of an era. Sadly, we must share the passing of Earl Parker at the age of 88. Mr. Parker passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Although, we are all heartbroken by this loss, we are grateful for the innumerable ways that […]
Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hathaway sets a Section VII swim record
Saturday, November 5 – Congratulations to Peru student Alexis Hathaway who surpassed a 100-meter backstroke record that stood for twenty-seven years. Alexis recorded a time of 1:02:89 surpassing Erica Lindsay’s time of 1:02:90 set on September 15, 1995. Alexis set the record at Section VII competition held last Saturday at Ausable Valley Central. Alexis swims […]
Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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More people are aware of Peru’s rich history than ever before thanks to Ron and Carol Allen
By John T. Ryan Peru – Over many years, many people knew Ron and Carol Allen, Ron as a Peru Central School guidance counselor and Carol as Peru Central’s food service director. They retired from their professions several years ago. On July 31, 2022, Ron and Carol retired as Town of Peru co-historians, another activity […]
Posted: November 9th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Stec wins re-election to state Senate
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Lake Placid’s McGahay wins state Supreme Court seat
“Republican running mates Richard A. Kupferman and Chris Obstarczyk, who earned the other two open seats, earned 152,176 votes and 144,315 votes, respectively.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul beats Zeldin: Buffalo native is first woman elected governor in NY
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik cruises to re-election
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul claims victory over Zeldin
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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2022 Peru, NY Election Results
These totals do not including 262 Early Ballots, 241 Absentee Ballots and 22 Affidavit Ballots. Governor and Lt. Governor Hochul & Delgado – 779 Zeldin & Esposito – 1382 Write-ins – 6 State Comptroller DiNapoli – 981 Rodriguez – 1144 Attorney General James – 840 Henry – 1291 Write-ins – 1 U.S. Senator Schumer – […]
Posted: November 8th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Federal judge again rules parts of New York state’s gun law unconstitutional
Click here for the Syracuse.com story A little sidenote – Judge Suddaby grew up in Picketts Corners, Saranac, NY.
Posted: November 8th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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‘I am alive’: Russian photojournalist Dmitri Beliakov lands in Vermont
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Posted: November 7th, 2022 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Nighthawks defeat Eagles to win Sectional Championship
Plattsburgh – Saturday, November 5, 2022 – The Peru Nighthawks defeated the Beekmantown Eagles 42 -8 to win the Section VII, Class B, 2022 Boys Football Championship. The game was played on the Plattsburgh High School field. The Nighthawks led 27-0 at halftime. Click here to view Peru Gazette pre-game and pre-halftime photos.
Posted: November 6th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Plattsburgh: manganese in water could actually pose health risks
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Posted: November 5th, 2022 under City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Peru’s sewer system upgrade is almost complete; now it’s time to pay for it
By John T. Ryan Peru – November 3, 2022 – The Peru Town Board unveiled its 2023 Preliminary Budget at a public hearing last evening. Peru residents have been watching the sewer system upgrade project for many months. Beginning in 2023, property owners in the sewer district will experience tax increases. The higher […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Elm Street work nearing completion
Peru – November 3, 2022 – Trucks poured concrete for a portion of Elm Street’s new sidewalk this morning. This afternoon Luck Bros. Inc. personnel are performing finish work. They expect to complete the sidewalk tomorrow. The existing sidewalk and pavement had to be removed to install new sewer lines. Paving the street is […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Construction on rail-trail underway
Saranac Lake to Lake Placid segment expected to be complete next fall, full trail expected to be done in 2025 Click here for the Adirondack Enterprise story
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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