Archive for 'Youth News'
Peru VFW presents Achievement Award to Eagle Scout Bryce Wiggins
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – May 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Peru VFW Post 309 recognized Bryce Wiggins for outstanding achievement and leadership in completing his Eagle Scout Project with the support of Post 309. Bryce led fellow scouts in constructing a U.S. Flag Retirement Box and three wooden benches for Post 309. Bryce […]
Posted: May 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Town of Peru road paving underway, new plow truck purchase approved, town property vandalized
By John T Ryan Summary of Peru Town Board’s May 12, 2025 Meeting Paving Bruce Drive was scheduled for Wednesday, May 14. Once that’s complete the highway department plans to pave Telegraph Rood from the road closure point north to the Bear Swamp Road. The board approved financing for a Highway Department 2025 Western Star […]
Posted: May 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Code Enforcement, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Recreation opportunities, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Student thought vape was marijuana, but it was laced with fentanyl. Narcan used to save youth
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Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Youth News.
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Peru students design new Babbie Farm Museum sign
The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its new museum sign. Peru School students, along with their teacher, designed and painted the new sign. The sign will be revealed during a special 10:00 AM ceremony on the museum’s opening day, Saturday, May 17th. To celebrate this special occasion, the museum […]
Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Famous Rochester museum loses $500,000 in Trump cuts to federal grants
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Posted: May 16th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Upstate New York, Youth News.
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DozerFest to be held at Clinton Co. Fairgrounds May 31
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Posted: May 11th, 2025 under Business News, Community Events, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Peru Recreation Department seeking coaches, an instructor and a Recreation Director Assistant
The Town of Peru Recreation Department is currently seeking a Grasshopper boys baseball coach, 2 Tball coaches, a summer tennis/pickleball instructor, and a summer Recreation Director Assistant. All inquiries or interest should be directed to Kristen Marino at recreationdirector@perutown.com
Posted: April 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Recreation opportunities, Youth News.
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CVPH Annual Easter Egg Hunt set for April 19
PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/3/2025) – Don’t blink, or you might miss it! In just two minutes, hundreds of children will scoop up 10,000 brightly colored eggs scattered across the front lawn at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). It’s part of the family favorite holiday tradition at the hospital. This year’s […]
Posted: April 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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🍎SAVE THE APPLEFEST DATE – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Posted: April 2nd, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Applications open for the second annual Empire State Service Corps Program
SUNY Students Encouraged to Apply by April 18 Priority Deadline; Application Can Be Found Here Albany, March 28, 2025—Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of applications for the second annual Empire State Service Corps Program, encouraging State University of New York students to apply for one of 500 paid civic and service internships this upcoming […]
Posted: March 29th, 2025 under Community Events, Education News, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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World Water Day Celebration Returns to Champlain Centre Mall
The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre, the Champlain Basin Education Initiative and NEIWPCC invite the public to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, New York. Mall guests can view a gallery of student art, media and writing that celebrates the waters […]
Posted: March 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Yummy, Yummy!!!!!
Girl Scout Troop 4183 members will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Peru Stewart’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Accepting cash and Venmo payments. $6/box, except for S’mores and the gluten-free Toffee Tastics are $7. Customers can also order and pay ahead and pick up at Stewarts: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop4183c153 Thank […]
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Peru News, Youth News.
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Peru mourns Geoff Spear’s passing
Peru Town Board January 27, 2025 Meeting Summary By John T Ryan Youth Director Kristen Marino suggested a moment of silence, saying, “We have a heavy heart that one of our staunchest supporters, Geoff Spear, passed away yesterday.” Marino said Spear helped at Applefest, with the Youth Commission’s summer program, and at camp. She added, […]
Posted: January 28th, 2025 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Youth News.
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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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Santa arrives in Peru
Posted: December 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Peru Girl Scout Troop #4183 tours water treatment facility
By Melissa Hart Peru, NY – Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 – Peru Girl Scout Troop #4183 members toured the water treatment facility on Reservoir Road tonight. Water district superintendent Courtney Tetrault explained where our water comes from and walked the girls through how it is treated and delivered to our homes. Special thanks to Courtney […]
Posted: November 23rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News, Youth News.
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Beloved Adirondack Boy Scout Camp to close
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Posted: November 17th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service
Posted: November 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Veterans' News, Youth News.
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Saturday, Sept. 21 is Peru Applefest Time
Posted: September 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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For this Plattsburgh author, the ADK family book fest is interactive and unique
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Posted: August 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Meadowmount student concert this evening in Saranac
Posted: August 2nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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NY families to receive tax credits: Who’s eligible? How much will they receive?
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Posted: July 31st, 2024 under State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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Run For Jon is Saturday, August 24
Posted: July 30th, 2024 under Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Peru’s Alec Morrison wins Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year Awards
The 2024 @tacklewarehouse Invitationals season ended with @phoenixbassboats pro @alec_morrison_fishing earning both the @polarisorv Rookie of the Year and @fishingclash_official Angler of the Year awards. Morrison’s transcendent season, however, didn’t just start at Stop 1 on Big Sam. It sprung out of untold hours of learning, improving and working on his skills and knowledge. Click […]
Posted: July 29th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News, Youth News.
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New York families can now apply for child care assistance online
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Posted: July 26th, 2024 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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