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Archive for November, 2018

Diocese of Ogdensburg to release names of priests removed from ministry

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Diocese of Ogdensburg to release names of priests removed from ministry

Keeseville apartment building destroyed by fire 

Source: Keeseville apartment building destroyed by fire | News | pressrepublican.com

Veterans Honored at VFW Post 309

Peru – Peru Memorial Post 309 Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted its annual Veterans Day Service this morning at 11 a.m.  Post Commander Bill Lefebvre was the Master of Ceremonies. The James P. O’Connor Composite Squad Color Guard, Civil Air Patrol posted the Colors. Glenn Miller sang a memorable rendition of our Natinal Anthem. Father […]

Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Four 4-Plexes Proposed for Davey Drive

By John T. Ryan A Peru Planning Board public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. on an application filed by Nathan Wilson to extend Davey Drive approximately 440 feet and to construct four 4-plexes on two parcels adjacent to the extended street. Wilson told the Peru Gazette that if […]

Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

Source: Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

DOT official: Limo company treated with ‘kid gloves’ despite violations – Times Union

Source: DOT official: Limo company treated with ‘kid gloves’ despite violations – Times Union

North Country Honor Flight #26 – A Wonderful Mountain Lake PBS Tribute 

North Country Kids Need Winter Coats

By John T. Ryan Earlier this week St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented 24 boys and girls jackets to the Peru Primary School. School Nurses Kathy Bedard and Regan Finlaw accepted the jackets. Kathy Bedard said, “We have several students in need who come in without jackets. The families […]

Veterans invited to share stories 

Source: Veterans invited to share stories – Sun Community News & Printing

Election aftermath means loss of power and influence for North Country 

Source: Election aftermath means loss of power and influence for North Country | NCPR News

Great Place to Find a Christmas Gift

Veterans Day Service to Honor All Veterans

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 @ 11 A.M. PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Route 22 B, Peru, NY 12972 Light luncheon to follow. Serving with “HUGS…Honor – Understanding-Grateful for Our Veterans Service,”

Tops Reorganization Plan Confirmed by Court

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – November 8, 2018 – Tops Markets, LLC (“Tops” or the “Company”) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“the Court”) has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Tops expects to complete its restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11 shortly. “We are pleased […]

15 Bridges Improved, Enhancing Safety, Ensuring Mobility and Supporting Regional Economic Growth

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that work is wrapping up on $7.5 million in improvements to 15 bridges across the North Country. The bridge maintenance projects range from deck replacements to painting, enhancing safety and extending the service life of structures in Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence […]

Vote Count Clarification

Peru – In an attempt to clarify the final vote count for Peru Town Councilman, here are the results as announced at the polls Tuesday night. Rick Barber 1,210 votes Kregg Bruno 1,150 votes Your editor correctly published the results Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning I published a summary of the votes cast in Peru […]

Emotions run deep at Niskayuna lockdown forum – Times Union

Source: Emotions run deep at Niskayuna lockdown forum – Times Union

Regular Monthly Meeting November 13, 2018

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 5:30 PM start, and that the school board […]

City businesses sign petition opposing Durkee redevelopment 

Source: City businesses sign petition opposing Durkee redevelopment – Sun Community News & Printing

Beautiful Quilt Shop Opens in Peru

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

NY21: Stefanik sails to a third term in U.S. House, Cobb to run again | NCPR News

Source: NY21: Stefanik sails to a third term in U.S. House, Cobb to run again | NCPR News

PSU University Police rescue man from river | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: PSU University Police rescue man from river | News | pressrepublican.com

A Statement from the Assemblyman D. Billy Jones

Assemblyman Jones: Honored and Privileged to Serve the North Country “I am humbled by the support I have received from voters across the North Country. It is truly a privilege to represent the hardworking men and women of the 115th Assembly District and I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue serving them. […]

Cobb Thanks Supporters

Canton, NY- Tedra Cobb, Democratic Congressional Candidate for New York’s 21st District issued the following statement after final results were posted. “I am so grateful to the 90,526 people that voted for me today. I ran this race to represent the interests of all Northern New Yorkers – to fight for affordable healthcare for everyone […]

Cuomo loses Upstate NY again, but holds onto big cities | syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo loses Upstate NY again, but holds onto big cities | syracuse.com