The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Verizon has begun installing the infrastructure to bring high speed broadband to 2,263 unserved or underserved Peru addresses. Across Clinton County, a total 11,761 addresses will receive the expanded service. There’s even more good news. David Weissmann, Verizon’s East Area Public Relations Manager, told the Peru Gazette, “In addition […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will provide an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development. You’ll also learn about the many benefits […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The average person probably didn’t notice, but last winter’s thaw-freeze weather ruined many farmers’ alfalfa crop costing them millions of dollars. Acre after acre of alfalfa hay was devastated by what farmers call “winter kill.” Farmers in Clinton County, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties experienced significant crop losses. Dr. […]

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Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the groundbreaking for Monaghan Medical Corporation’s new 65,000 square foot facility in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The new facility will be located at the former Clinton County Airport, which is emerging as a regional hub for manufacturing, and furthers the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s priority […]

Source: See how to get slice of $700M Equifax data breach settlement – syracuse.com

Source: Big Tupper in limbo, again | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: GlobalFoundries marks 10th anniversary in Saratoga County | The Daily Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru –  A mowing machine was cutting forage this morning along the Barney Downs Road. The operator, Eric Babbie of Adirondack Farms, said the Pottinger NOVACAT ST12 can cut about 300 acres of hay daily. The machine cuts a 36-foot swath and operates at 10 to 12 miles an hour. Babbie […]

Source: Frontier Town Campground officially opens for reservations – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo signs bill giving NY farm workers overtime pay, other labor rights | Eye on NY | auburnpub.com

By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s Monday, July 8th regular meeting Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that an employee was recently injured injured when the string trimmer he was operating near the dog park accidentally struck a hypodermic syringe. The syringe became airborne resulting in the needle penetrating the employee’s wrist. He […]

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By John T. Ryan July 11th update: Jeff Luck of Luck Brothers Inc. told the Peru Gazette that it will be a few weeks before actual construction begins. Precast concrete will form the base of the bridge and delivery is several weeks away. Removing the existing pavement and bridge is on hold until the exact […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone who pumps fuel into a car or truck has undoubtedly noticed a yellow or blue Weights and Measures sticker on the pump. Allen Bilow, Clinton County’s Director of Weights of Measures, is the person responsible for applying that sticker in this county. Last Wednesday Bilow chatted as he […]

Chef Curtiss knows a lot about food. He loves to teach and get people passionate about food any time of the year. He’s the former Dean of Culinary Arts at the New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, and has also taught at Paul Smiths College. These days he and his family live in Peru, NY […]

Source: No Truckin’ Way! Downtown Burlington Restaurateurs Say No to More Food Trucks | Business | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

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Plattsburgh – July 3 – DICK’S Sporting Goods Store Manager, Greg Mills, (Left) presented the Northern Xtreme Softball Team with a $1,000 Sports Matters Grant. DICK’S Sporting Goods believes that sports contribute to a better world and that people who take part in sports will learn essential life skills such as leadership, discipline and integrity. […]

Source: St. Lawrence River named best bass fishery in the nation | Recreational Sports | nny360.com

Source: Increase outflows on Lake Ontario? The shipping industry says no | NCPR News

Source: Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Industry and Immigration in Clinton County” Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m. At Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name […]

Source: SUNY Canton to offer commercial driver’s license certification program | NCPR News

Source: Durkee Lot plan updated – Sun Community News & Printing