Archive for 'Peru resident news/accomplishments'
Anthony Falvo is proud to be a U S Marine
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – January 9, 2025—Four members of Peru High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Anthony Falvo, the 18-year-old son of Jim and Dorina Falvo, is one of them. Anthony has been home for a few weeks since his November 8 Basic Training graduation. […]
Posted: January 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Adirondack Artists Guild to feature exhibit showcasing 12 plein air artists in January
Lynda Mussen of Peru, NY is a participating artist Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: January 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Four Hand Piano a big hit at Ecumenical Concert
Posted: December 24th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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What a wonderful way to usher in Christmas Week
Posted: December 18th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Religious News.
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Monday afternoon blaze levels Calkins Road home
Peru, NY December 17, 2024 – A rapidly spreading fire destroyed Lance and Veronika Falcon’s 436 Calkins Road home on Monday, December 16. Fortunately, the Falcons escaped the inferno and saved their animals. Unfortunately, the fire leveled their log frame home. When the Peru Gazette arrived, the Peru Fire Department and several other departments were […]
Posted: December 17th, 2024 under Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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Clinton Community College Honors Mike Zerrahn as He Retires
CCC News Release – Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College (CCC) has been shaped by countless people over the years, making it the invaluable resource it is today for the North Country. But every so often, someone comes along who doesn’t just leave their mark—they leave a legacy. That’s exactly what Mike Zerrahn has done. […]
Posted: December 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Peru Lions Club making the holiday season joyful for children and families.
The Peru Lions Club’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot has been a great fundraiser for 47 years. Thanks to more than 400 participants and many donors, the 2024 Turkey Trot was another success. The Peru Lions are putting the proceeds to good use.
Posted: December 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Big turnout for tonight’s tractor parade
December 13, 2024—Joanne Kennedy took several great photos and video clips of the 2024 Peru Tractor Parade. Thank you, Joanne!
Posted: December 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Peru woman sentenced to 10 years as major drug trafficker
Kristen Carnahan admitted to her role as the leader of a local drug ring Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Two of Peru’s finest being honored at Peru’s 2024 Farmers’ Parade
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – On Friday, December 13, at 6 p.m., Don Dimock will be Grand Marshal of the Peru Farmers’ Parade. As she has been throughout his farming career, his wife Martha will be at his side. (Look for them immediately behind the State Police Car) Among farmers, the Dimocks are […]
Posted: December 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru family farm building community solar power
HamilSun Community Solar offers power to low, moderate-income households Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 7th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Peru VFW Auxillary Honors Girl Scout Lorelei Wiggins and Unit #446
Lorelei Wiggins received the Youth Patriotic Award Citation. Peru Girl Scout Unit #446 received the National Youth Group Supporting Our Veterans Citation. VFW Auxillary President Judy Lefevre made the following remarks. Lorelei Wiggins has an extensive list of accomplishments and activities. She dances at Center Stage in Plattsburgh, where she is a member of the […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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Have a great time and help a local charity that assists many people
Schuyler Falls/Peru, NY—“Kissing Ball Christmas” will be held at the Kickin’ Up Dust Farm, 362 Peasleeville Road, through December 7. The event aims to raise money for Thera-Pets, Inc., a local charitable organization dedicated to improving human health through farm animals. In addition to donkeys, the farm also has goats, horses, Alpacas, and various birds. […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Things to do in & near Peru.
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HamilSun Community Solar is about to go online
(Please Share) November 19, 2024, Peru, NY—Peru residents learned about the solar farm on Mannix Road six years ago when the Hamilton family (Patti, Neil, Mark, and Ruth) applied for a building permit. At long last, there’s good news to report. By the end of December or early 2025, HamilSun Community Solar’s 5,200 panels should […]
Posted: November 19th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Jim Langley is retiring; new owners to continue serving Peru and the North Country
By John T Ryan November 5, 2024, Peru, NY – One of Peru’s most visible and long-standing businesses will change hands at the end of this year. Langley Insurance Agency owner James Langley Jr. is retiring on December 31, 2024, and Troy Shepherd will become the agency’s new owner. Shepherd, the owner of the MLM […]
Posted: November 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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The Octoberfest, a great family event for a good cause
Peru, NY – October 19, 2024—It was a beautiful day and turnout for today’s honoring of the late Chip Hamilton, with all proceeds benefitting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Chip’s daughter Ruth Hamilton LaClair, with much help from her husband David, brother Mark, mom Patti, family, and friends, organizes the event hosted by the Peru Fire […]
Posted: October 19th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Peru Athletic Hall of Fame to induct six new members
The 15th annual induction ceremony to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will occur this Friday, October 18, at halftime of the Peru-Ausable football game. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. The 2024 inductees are Billy Giroux (1968), Rick Duprey (81), Tom Daly (84), Rob Bashaw (92), Caleb Remillard (2006), and Jenna Rulf Drollette (2008) […]
Posted: October 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Local family-owned business Signs and More is celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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October 11 and 12 fundraisers will support Peru High School graduates and families affected by cancer
(Please Share) Peru, NY – Chris Garrow, a 1994 Peru High School graduate, was a member of the New York State Police for 23 years, starting as a trooper in Plattsburgh. Chris passed away on June 12, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His cancer was deemed a result of his time responding […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2024 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Upstate New York.
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Can’t wait for Babbie Museum’s Oct. 12 & 13 Harvest Days
Posted: September 30th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Fundraiser to support local students and families affected by cancer
Posted: September 24th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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ACW to host public speaking workshop led by former SUNY professor Jerry McGovern
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for […]
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Peru’s 46th Annual Applefest, Sat., Sept 21
Posted: September 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Library Board Honors Retiring Director Becky Pace
The Peru Free Library Board of Trustees is expressing its deep gratitude to Becky Pace, who is retiring at the end of September after 21 years of dedicated service as the library’s director. Under Becky’s leadership, solar panels were installed on the roof, professional theatre, storytellers and musicians performed for the children of Peru, art […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Climate diary: A windsurfer’s observations of Lake Champlain
The story features Gary Badger of Peru Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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