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Clinton County gains population while others counties and NYS lose population

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Janet Duprey says there must be room for moderates in the Republican Party

Click here for Janet Duprey interview on North Country Public Radio

Thank You, Peru!

By: Donald McBrayer I would like to thank everyone in Peru for participating in what will be remembered as one of the most interesting elections in our community’s history. I also want to thank you for the support and help I received during my part in it. I wish to also publicly send a sincere […]

GOP leaders see penalty for cross party endorsement

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Local real estate sales continue slow upward trend

By John T. Ryan Third quarter existing single family home real estate sales in Clinton County bucked the statewide trend rising by 3.5% while statewide sales fell by 2.7%.  There were 147 existing single-family homes sold in the county during the July-September period compared to 142 last year. Median home prices fell 4.4% from $137,500 […]

Owens takes Congressional race

Here are three reports: 1st from The Press Republican From the Watertown Daily Times for a sightly different perspective The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports from Hoffman’s campaign headquarters in Saranac Lake. Very interesting.

Glushko elected, Two Democrats elected to Board, Flynn re-elected

By John T. Ryan Peter Glusko was elected to lead the Peru Town government as supervisor for the next four years in November 3rd elections. James Douglass, Kregg Bruno and Susan Pulhemus were elected to serve on the town board. Kathy Flynn was re-elected as town clerk/tax collector after a spirited contest with Lana Knight.  […]

Voter update – as of 6 p.m.

Update as of 7:55 p.m. – 2,086 voters have cast ballots or 49.8% of registered voters. Reports are that Peru’s turnout is far higher than anywhere else in Clinton County.   There are 50 to 100 people waiting in line.    Update: as of 6 p.m. 1,727 Peru voters had cast ballots or 41.2% of […]

NYS Supreme Court Elections Guide

We’re a little late with this, but in case you haven’t voted The adirondack almanack reports 

It’s very scary at this corner!

By John T. Ryan It’s been an extremely blustery Halloween, but Bill and Donna Downs are undoubtedly still busy entertaining the many families who stop by their wonderful haunted house. The Downs’ location at the intersection of Main Street and Bear Swamp Road is the ideal place to attract attention and that’s just what Bill […]

Scozzafava ends campaign; releases supporters

The Post-Standard reports Posted 1:45 p.m.

Here is a photo of next Tuesday’s Peru ballot

Budget ready for hearing – overall proposed spending increase is modest

The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2009 and scheduled a public hearing on the town’s preliminary 2010 budget. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m.  As proposed, the budget promises a decrease in general fund spending and a modest increase in highway and […]

Diocese of Ogdensburg adjusts service due to flu – Communion wine and handshakes deferred

The Watertown Daily Times reports Click here for the Diocesan Directive

Our Congessional District could be eliminated

The Watertown Times reports

Lt. Gov. warns of a $25B NYS budget deficit over the next 2.5 years

The New York Observer reports

Catholic Daughters leaders say “Thank You” to everyone who helped

By Christa Reyell  On behalf of the Catholic Daughter’s of St. Monica’s Court 2598, we would like to thank everyone who participated in St. Augustine’s Parish 3rd Annual Walk of Faith held on October 11, 2009 making it a huge success.  Together, we raised $1214.42 to help support The North Country Mission of Hope and […]

The Peru Lions say “Thank You” for a very successful Golf Classic

The Peru Lions Club held the 15th annual Stanley Hughes Golf Classic at the Barracks Golf Course on September 13th.  Thanks to the sponsors listed below more than $4,000.00 was raised. The money will be used to support local programs in sight conservation. These include eye exams and glasses for those who could not otherwise […]

Businesses, farms get power deal

The Watertown Times reports

Peru schools have high absenteeism

The Press Republican reports See the Peru Central School website for more information

E’town Community Hospital to offer chemo treatments

The Press Republican reports

Unmonitored spring water is not safe for you and your family

By John T. Ryan An Editorial If you are a Peru resident who doesn’t care for the taste of chlorinated water or you’ve been concerned about those periodic Town of Peru warning letters regarding disinfection by-products you may have gone to local unmonitored “springs” and filled your containers with that great tasting “spring” water. My […]

State Health Dept. vigorously inspecting motels in Lake George – repairs costing in the thousands

The PostStar reports

The Wall Street Journal comments on our House Race

The WSJ’s opinion 

An analysis of the Congressional race

The New York Observer reports