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Archive for November, 2019

‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Source: ‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Update on Peru’s New Stewart’s Shop as of Nov. 15, 2019

Runners hit the road to help raise money for their neighbors

WCAX story on the Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot Source: Runners hit the road to help raise money for their neighbors

Ray Brook Biomass fires up 

Source: Ray Brook Biomass fires up – Sun Community News & Printing

Graves Mansion on the block 

AuSable Forks home many people will recognize – Source: Graves Mansion on the block – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot – A Great Community/Family Event

Peru – It was 34 degrees with show showers this morning; nevertheless, there was a huge turnout for the Peru Lions Club’s 42nd Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. The one mile race and fun run/walk began at 8:45 followed by the 5k and 10k-ish Turkey Trot at 9:45 a.m. Here are several photos […]

Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit 

Source: Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit – Sun Community News & Printing

An Unique Way To Help The Historical Association

The Clinton County Historical Association has been chosen by Hannaford to benefit from the company’s Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the entire month of December. Each time you purchase either a Community Bag or a Fight Hunger bag for $2.50, CCHA will receive a donation of $1—enabling you to help preserve local history and […]

Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Source: Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

Source: Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

“Lock Your Stuff UP”

By John T. Ryan “Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the […]

NYS Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Law Enforcement Will Also Target Speeding and Move Over Law Violations More than 15,100 tickets issued and 215 people arrested for DWI statewide during last year’s enforcement Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s Regular Nov. 14th Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber;Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

Approved Minutes of Town Board 2020 Budget Adoption Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-(Absent); Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary […]

Approved Minutes for Valcour Sewer District Rate Increase Public Hearing

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman Mr. James Langley-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr. Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential […]

DEC Campground Ambassador Program Expanded for 2020 Camping Season

State Encourages New Yorkers to Volunteer to be “Campground Ambassadors” New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the opening of the 2020 application period for the Campground Ambassador program. As part of the state’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors, Campground Ambassadors volunteer to […]

Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s legislation, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion […]

Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

Source: Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

 Celebrate 10 Years of Small Business Saturday with Us 

North Country Chamber Encourages Visitors and Locals to #ShopSmall on November 30th  Plattsburgh, NY – It’s no secret that the weekend following Thanksgiving is one of the year’s busiest for shopping in the U.S. There’s Black Friday for the go-getters who set their alarms and camp outside big box stores in the wee hours of […]

Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Source: Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Clinton County Museum Open House and Unique Christmas Gifts

WE’RE ALL SET – to hold our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 10 am to 3 pm each day. The Open House, a holiday tradition, provides an opportunity to visit the Museum and find unique gifts for family and friends. The first 25 Open House visitors each […]

Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

Excellent job by NBC 5. Includes 3 video reports on 3 aspects of the CBP Mission. Source: Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

US Officials: Don’t Eat Romaine Lettuce Grown in Salinas, Calif. – NBC 10 Philadelphia

Source: US Officials: Don’t Eat Romaine Lettuce Grown in Salinas, Calif. – NBC 10 Philadelphia

Peru Knights Support Coats For Kids

Photo L-R Back Row: Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong, Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp, Principal Matt Slattery. Front Row: Denton Martineau and Andreana Leclair By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, November 20th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented twenty-four new children’s […]

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train brings Christmas cheer to Upstate NY 

Source: The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train brings Christmas cheer to Upstate NY – syracuse.com