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Phil Brown: NYCO Overcame Aversion To Proposition 5 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

There will be a FREE Ham Dinner presented at the Harkness United Methodist Church Hall on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25, from 3 to 6 PM. Any persons in need of good food and fellowship are welcome! Takeout meals will also be available. The Church Hall is located at 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru, at […]

New York declares state of emergency in North Country as ice storm hits « The In Box.

Hydroelectric project coming closer in Moriah » Local News » Press-Republican.

New St. Lawrence Psych plan leaves locals wary » Local News » Press-Republican.

Significant ice expected for weekend » Local News » Press-Republican.

New lungs give Peru man new life » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Law Protects New Yorkers and the Environment by Ensuring Proper Handling of Hazardous Mercury  A new law signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will require manufacturers to collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats at no cost to consumers, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The law implements a statewide thermostat product […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING December 23, 2013@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:    Approval of Minutes for the December 9 2013 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Passing of Town Zoning Law. DISCUSSION:  2013 Budget Amendments and Fund Transfers. DISCUSSION:  Fuller Road Repairs Update.  DISCUSSION:  Garage Roof Repair […]

Map of uninsured shows North Country doing OK « The In Box.

Map of uninsured shows North Country doing OK « The In Box.

Feedback: Psych Center Will Keep Inpatient Services | WWNY TV 7 –  Today, Representative Bill Owens made the following statement after Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center has been named a Regional Center of Excellence:  “Keeping the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center open is the best outcome possible, and I applaud Governor […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create more than 80 new jobs and retain 625 existing jobs throughout the Empire State. They include: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. (North Country Region – Clinton County) – $450,000; Slic Network Solutions, Inc. – $976,426; and Trudeau […]

More than 60 charged in North Country’s biggest drug bust » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Nova Bus lands another contract » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Council held the 2014 town tax levy increase to 1.5%; however, tax rates will rise by 8.8%. Why? Primarily because the town’s total assessed value has declined by $2.3 million over the past two years. The Peru Gazette sat down with Town of Peru Assessor Timothy Surpitski to […]

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Winter Events, Lectures At Fort Ticonderoga – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Trooper dies after Thruway crash – Times Union.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that beginning Thursday, December 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game. The temporary blackout period is due to a transition that DEC will […]

Winter Recreational Opportunities Abound with Proper Preparation and Precautions  The recent snowstorm provided great conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports today. Backcountry visitors should be prepared with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice and cold to ensure a safe and enjoyable […]

DiNapoli Probe Prompts $15,000 Restitution, 12/11/13.

Owens stands behind Obamacare » Local News » Press-Republican.

Are you one of the 12 missing lotto winners? | New York Post.

The Peru Lions made their yearly contribution of toys and supermarket gift certificates to the local JCEO/Headstart program. Representative Pat Holmes stated that having children’s gifts and food donations just before the holidays was definitely needed. (L-R) Lion Dave Dalton, Pat Holmes and Lion Lois Roberts.