Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools
Posted: December 27th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death
Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation.
Posted: December 27th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Stewart’s Holiday Match Finishes Strong, Raises $2 million for Local Children’s Charities
Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities.
Accepting funding applications through January 31
Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit from the $2 million that will be distributed over the next few months, serving as a big boost to communities throughout New York and Vermont.
“Even during uncertain economic times, our customers continue to amaze me with their generosity,” said Stewart’s Shops chief operating officer Chad Kiesow. “Stewart’s is a sharing company and clearly so are our loyal customers.”
Kiesow worked a shift last week at Stewart’s Round Lake Road shop in Malta to thank our partners for their hard work and dedication to making Holiday Match a perennial success.
“It is inspiring to know that we have such a great team working so hard to make Holiday Match happen,” Kiesow said. “It all starts with the caring communities and customers who support us.”
Including this year’s tally, the Stewart’s Holiday Match program has raised more than $38 million since the program started in 1986. Because Stewart’s does not charge any administrative fees, 100% of those funds are re-distributed into the community.
Last year, the program benefitted 1,939 local nonprofit children’s organizations.
Stewart’s is accepting applications for Holiday Match funds through Jan. 31. Organizations can apply online at stewartsshops.com. All applicants must be a locally based, 501c3 charitable group that benefits children.
More than 600 organizations have applied for Holiday Match this season. All funds will be distributed by the end of March.
Stewart’s, a sharing company!
Posted: December 26th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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NBC 5 Male Athlete of the Year: Peru’s Zach O’Connell
O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School
Posted: December 26th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years
Posted: December 26th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget
Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024
Posted: December 23rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, City News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Free ham for Vets today at Yandos in Skyway Plaza
Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacksPosted: December 23rd, 2023 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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New law ends certain hunting contests
Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests
Posted: December 23rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Tesla will offer sales and service of its electric vehicles at South Burlington site
Posted: December 22nd, 2023 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!
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On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.
Posted: December 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New York State Upstate NY teen revived with defibrillator after collapse at high school basketball game
Posted: December 22nd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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THE PERU WATER DEPT. LIFTED ITS CONSERVE WATER REQUEST AT ABOUT 1 PM TODAY, DEC. 21!
Posted: December 21st, 2023 under Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police
Posted: December 21st, 2023 under City News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Plattsburgh mayor calling for Council-Manager consideration
Posted: December 21st, 2023 under City News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission
Posted: December 21st, 2023 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?
Posted: December 21st, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News.
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Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage
$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, Youth News.
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City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Stewart’s Shop has the Christmas Spirit
Caroline Ficociello is being interviewed by WIRY’s Dave Favro
L-R Caroline Ficociello and Liz Marlow
Santa is greeting customers
December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News.
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$25 million fire department fund accepting applications
Photo – Assemblyman Billy Jones holds a press conference to announce his volunteer fire department capital fund bill at Beekmantown Volunteer Fire Department on October 13, 2022.
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year.
There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 million was allocated for allowable fire service equipment projects. Applications are due on April 30, 2024 by 5 p.m.
Since Jones was elected in 2016, he has visited almost every fire department in his district to hear firsthand about their struggles with funding for capital projects and recruiting volunteers. That is why he introduced legislation in 2022 to support volunteer fire departments, including A4929 to create this capital fund for volunteer fire departments that was ultimately included in last year’s budget. He also introduced legislation to create a volunteer firefighter training fund, which was included in last year’s budget (A3242).
“Our volunteer fire departments are always there for us in our time of need and the state must do more to help these struggling departments,” said Jones. “That is why I have pushed for this volunteer fire department capital fund and more resources for recruiting and training. So many local fire departments have reached out to me since this funding was included in the final budget, which shows that this funding is truly needed in our region and across the state. I will push to extend this funding next year so that our volunteer fire departments are able to continue to answer the call during emergencies.”
More information on the program is available here- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/state-funded-programs.
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Youth Commission ski sign-up closes January 7
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Peru News, Sports News, Youth News.
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under General News, National News.
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Clinton Co. sets 2024 Budget at $198.5M
Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue.
“Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.”
Posted: December 19th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Diagnostic Center Expands Lab Service Hours
Self-schedule bloodwork on MyChart or by calling the Scheduling Office (518) 562-7340
PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/20/2023) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Diagnostic Center’s lab service is extending its hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 2, the service located at 89 Plaza Blvd, will be open an additional 3 hours each day, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends.
Lab appointments can be scheduled by calling the CVPH Scheduling Office at (518) 562-7340 or using self-scheduling on MyChart.
In addition to laboratory services, the CVPH Diagnostic Center offers EKGs and X-rays. It is one of three convenient CVPH locations providing diagnostic services. The CVPH Main Campus and the Diagnostic Center – Champlain also offer professional, customer-friendly Lab and x-ray services. The main campus lab draw area is open Monday through Friday, six a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Champlain, services are provided Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m. to noon).
Learn more at UVMHealth.org/CVPH.
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Posted: December 19th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Is your well water supply contaminated?
Posted: December 19th, 2023 under County Government News, Environmental News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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