Archive for 'Youth News'
Peru Youth Commission Whiteface Skiing Program opens for sign-up
Peru Sports and Youth Program4h · The moment we are all waiting for!!! Ski sign ups are online now!! Copy the link below to your browser and sign up by January 7th. We will received one complementary chaperone pass for every 10 students who register. If you are interested in a chaperone pass, please message […]
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Recreation opportunities, Youth News.
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Thank you, Brandy McDonald, for your photos of tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo.
Posted: December 1st, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Peru’s Christmas Tree lighting fun Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
2022 Photos Peru’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at Little Ausable River Park. Longtime resident Roy Perry will light the tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Girl Scouts and the Fire Department will entertain the children. It should be a fun family event.
Posted: November 30th, 2023 under Community Events, Peru News, Youth News.
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Peru Drama Club will present “The Alibis” this December with a cast of 31 students from grades 6 to 12.
This show tells the story of Detective Casey Neptune, a world-famous detective investigating the case of eccentric billionaire J. Lesie Arlington’s tragic death. Murdered before his 75th birthday party, it is up to Casey to figure out who committed this terrible crime. Of the guests invited to J. Leslie’s birthday party, eight suspects are singled […]
Posted: November 20th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Northern Tier truck crash leaves one youth dead and three critically injured
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Posted: November 20th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Kickin’ Up Dust Farm hosts Thera-Pets holiday fundraiser
Proceeds will support Thera-Pets work with special-needs kids Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 16th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Saturday Send-Off Planned for the Section VII Champions, the Peru Nighthawks
Message received from Stephanie Breen We will do a big send-off for the Varsity Football team on Saturday morning for the next round of playoffs. Busses will leave the bus loop between 11 and 1130. They are playing against Ravena at 4pm at Mechanicville High School. Photos provided by Stephanie Breen
Posted: November 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to the North Country
Saturday, Nov. 25 stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Pediatrician provides insight into Halloween safety
One is 13 children have food allergies Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: October 31st, 2023 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Youth News.
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Community members react to recent Plattsburgh vandalism incidents
Graffiti was found throughout various notable locations in the Lake City Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: October 11th, 2023 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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***CROSS COUNTRY CAR WASH/BOTTLE DRIVE SUNDAY 10/8!!!***
8 AM-12 PM AT THE PERU FIRE STATION COST: $10.00 The Peru Cross Country Team will hold its annual Car Wash and Bottle Drive this Sunday! Bring your vehicle to the Fire Station filled with returnable bottles. We will take them off your hands and get your car squeaky clean! Refreshments will also be for […]
Posted: October 5th, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Sports News, Youth News.
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Clinton Co. Youth Bureau accepting funding applications
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Posted: October 4th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Youth News.
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Hochul announces Free Fishing Day this Saturday, September 23
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Posted: September 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids
Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Jacob Andre of Peru 1st Place Winner and Kaidence Spooner of Keeseville 2nd place winner in the Adirondack Center for Writing Essay Contest
August 10, 2023 – Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud and excited to present the nine winners of this past spring’s “My Dreams for My Community” Essays Contest at a celebratory event and reading at Adirondack Center for Writing (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake) on Monday, August 28th at 7 PM. […]
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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The Run for Jon is not far away
The 33rd annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 26th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. The Run attracts hundreds of walkers, kids, fun runners, and runners every year, plus their friends and family who attend as spectators. There are numerous door prizes for participants donated by our […]
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Saranac students to host August 27 soccer tournament to benefit UVM and its childhood cancer patients
A one-day soccer tournament on August 27 will be hosted by Saranac High School students Audrey Napper and Gabe Cayea as part of their National Honor Society Senior Legacy Project. Players must be between the ages of 7-12 to sign up. It will also be hosted by the Town of Saranac Recreation Department. ALL PROCEEDS […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Girl Scout Troop 4183 presents book lending box to town
Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 presented a Book Lending Box to the town at the Town Board’s June 12, 2023 meeting. Troop Leader Melissa Hart said the girls designed, built, and painted the box. They even filled it with some of their favorite books. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the town would work with the […]
Posted: June 24th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Essay Contest for Young People: Online Workshop Now Available
Adirondack Park – A writing workshop is now available online to help young people enter the essay contest My Dreams for My Community. North Country residents between ages 13 and 25 can win up to $400 by writing about their vision for the Adirondacks. Submissions are due by June 15, 2023. In a workshop recorded […]
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Teen killed in side-by-side crash in NEK
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Posted: May 14th, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, Youth News.
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Youth Commission Special meeting
The Peru Youth Commission will hold a special meeting on May 17, 2023, 7 PM at Lapham Mills Park to approve Recreation assistants for 2023. Corrected time – Originally stated 5 PM.
Posted: May 12th, 2023 under Peru News, Sports News, Youth News.
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28 local libraries participating in a library crawl
On June 3, 2023, over twenty-eight local libraries are participating in a Library Crawl in our region. The Library Crawl is designed for local families to (re)discover libraries in our area. Many libraries will have activities targeted at children, while others will be open for participants to visit. Participants are encouraged to visit as many […]
Posted: May 9th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Youth News.
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CNY man hacked local middle-schoolers’ Snapchat photos and tried to extort them, police say
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Posted: May 9th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York, Youth News.
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Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”
The Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023 and will be judged by a […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Town of Peru is seeking a Part Time Assistant Recreation Director
Town of Peru is seeking a Part Time Assistant Recreation Director. Starting salary $ 3,200.00. Please apply at Peru Town Hall 3036 Main Street Peru, New York.
Posted: April 12th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Sports News, Town Board News, Youth News.
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