U.S. Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Vermont formally amends constitution to fully abolish slavery and enshrine abortion rights
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Layoffs have begun at GlobalFoundries plant in Essex Junction
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: NYSCA awards $423,500 to local arts organizations
The New York State Council of the Arts announced the 2023 grant recipients, including seven organizations in Assembly District 115, totaling $423,500.
“Art is an important part of a vital community and I am proud to have supported these projects that will help better the lives of North Country residents,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “The North Country arts scene is thriving, and this funding will allow these organizations to continue to reach more locals and attract visitors to our region. A big congratulations to the seven organizations who received this funding and I look forward to working with you all to ensure that our arts community gets the state support they deserve.”
The following organizations received the following funding:
| Adirondack Architectural Heritage | $60,000 |
| Adirondack Center for Writing | $49,500 |
| Foothills Art Society, Inc. | $35,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | $70,000 |
| Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center | $45,000 |
| The Wild Center | $59,500 |
| The Strand Center for the Arts | $104,500 |
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Pottery and art sale at the Peru Free Library
Peru – If you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one or friend, you might find just what you’re looking for at the Peru Free Library. The North Country Potter’s Guild has many beautiful works on display and for sale, as does Matt McGarr, a Plein air artist and recent SUNY Plattsburgh graduate
Sales benefit the local talent and the library, which receives twenty-five percent of the proceeds.
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Spanish Rice
Vegetable
Bread
Dessert
Served, take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
All are welcome at our table.
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Syracuse men’s soccer wins first national championship, besting Indiana on penalty kicks
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Education News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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PHOTO STORY: Clinton County’s holiday spirit shines bright
Communities across the area have gathered to celebrate holiday traditions new and old
Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Lake City Sports Club set to open at Champlain Centre in January
Indoor batting cages and year-round training opportunities to open in January
Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Sports News.
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Burlington School District files federal lawsuit against Monsanto
Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Ben visits Wilmington, New York as the town celebrates its 200th anniversary
Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Plattsburgh High School says threat sent via AirDrop is not credible
Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Bomb Threat Prompts Lockdown at CVPH
Facility reopens after law enforcement investigation
PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/11/2022) – A bomb threat early Sunday morning resulted in a 4-hour lockdown of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
After receiving the phone call shortly before 8 a.m., CVPH officials immediately called in New York State Police and the Plattsburgh City Police, who conducted a full sweep of the facility and campus. The sweep, which included a K9 Unit, revealed nothing suspicious. While the investigation continues, law enforcement has determined the threat to be low and normal operations at CVPH have resumed.
“Thank you to the staff for continuing to care for our patients throughout this event. Thanks to our law enforcement partners for their assistance and expertise,” said CVPH President Michelle LeBeau.
Posted: December 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Beautiful new hiking trails in Peru
By John T Ryan
Mike Derrick expected five volunteers Saturday morning; he got almost twenty, even at 12 degrees. They worked on a portion of the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and pleasant walks on wonderful old woods roads. It’s all a short distance from the Peru Rod and Gun Club. The official opening is next year.
The Peru Gazette plans a future story on the organization developing this trail, the Champlain Area Trail System (CATS). None of this would be possible without Jimmy and Sue Allen’s permission. They own the property.
Posted: December 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Students work alongside professors, cadets at CFES-West Point STEM Day
Posted: December 11th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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Peru’s 2022 Christmas Tractor Parade
Posted: December 10th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Lake Placid debuts one-of-a-kind indoor sledding track
Posted: December 10th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
6:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports).
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Town Board Meeting of November 21, 2022;
- Community Input.
- DISCUSSION: Info Brief on Allen Hill Trails.
- DISCUSSION: 2023 Tax Season Hours.
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: Regular Meeting of Dec. 29 Time Change.
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Luck Bros., Inc. Payment App #6 for Telegraph Culvert Project
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Luck Bros., Inc. Payment App #7 FINAL for Telegraph Culvert Project.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Awarding of Fencing Bid for Highway Salt Storage Area.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Appointment of Brad Rushford to the Youth Commission.
- DISCUSSION: Telegraph Road Culvert Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Sewer/Elm St. Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills.
- MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- MOTION: Return from Executive Session.
- MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.
Posted: December 10th, 2022 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Sam’s Club – Rugar Street traffic light operational
The Chief reports that the traffic light on Rugar Street @ Ampersand Drive ( the “back way” into Walmart) is now fully functional. Please pay attention to the traffic control device and be wary of the other traffic in the intersection!
Posted: December 10th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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12/8/22 Peru JV BAsketball vs. NCCS thanks to Calvin Castine
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Franklin County ranked with one of the state’s highest poverty rates
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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2022 NSL Division I Boys Soccer All-Stars
MVP – Jack Ferris (Plattsburgh High)
1st Team:
Marcus Bedard (Northeastern Clinton)
Matthew Hebert (Saranac Central)
Dominic Falvo (Peru)
Tristan Laundree (AuSable Valley)
Matt Macner (Beekmantown)
Nolan Manchester (Peru)
Simon Meyer (Plattsburgh High)
Markel Mosley (Beekmantown)
Owen Mulligan (Plattsburgh High)
Winfred Simpson IV (Northeastern Clinton)
James Wells, Jr (Northeastern Clinton)
2nd Team:
Owen Beebe (Beekmantown)
Sam Bingel (Beekmantown)
Sebastian Bonnabesse (Plattsburgh High)
James Bova (Saranac Central)
Jordan Brown (Northeastern Clinton)
Mason Brown (Saranac Central)
Brady Mannix (Beekmantown)
Evan Manor (Northeastern Clinton)
Tucker McDougal (AuSable Valley)
Nick Petro (Peru)
Bailey VanArman (Plattsburgh High)
Coach of the Year – Chris LaRose (Plattsburgh High)
Ray Holmes Sportsmanship Award – Saranac Central
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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State comptroller: nearly 14% of New Yorkers live in poverty
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under State Government News.
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Hochul signs emergency heat legislation
Aimed at bolstering the state’s storm and winter preparedness efforts
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Burlington man charged in downtown stabbing death
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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