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Elmore SPCA announces upcoming fund-raisers

The Elmore SPCA Board of Directors will host and dinner and auction in early October to raise money for our shelter.  Presently, we are seeking donations of collectibles and antiques for the auction which will be called by Frank Stefanick, auctioneer and author.   Please call Carol at 534-3484 or email carol@elmorespca.org.  if you have questions, or […]

Here’s the regional county fair schedules

The adirondack almanac reports

Peru Democrats to meet on Thursday

By Brandy McDonald  Time and Place:  7:00 PM  Thursday July 16th, 2009 St Augustine’s School Building It is at these meetings from now until election day that important decisions will be made and actions will be taken. Your input is needed. We are very fortunate that we have an excellent selection of candidates.  The best […]

Did you know the Adirondack region is a “hot spot” for orchids

See this story

APA names new Executive Director

The adirondack almanac reports The Press Republican reports

FLW Fishing Tournament continues

  Plattsburgh’s Bridge Street Dock was an exciting place this afternoon as participants in the FLW brought the day’s catch to shore. Pros are competing for a top award of $125,000 this week plus valuable points in the hope of qualifying for $2.5 million Forrest Wood Cup where they could win as much as $1 […]

Bernard Rock passes away (Updated July 11, 2009)

This messsage has been posted on the Town of Peru website Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Bernard Rock  who has recently passed away. Bernard was a former two-term member of the Peru Town Council and  lifetime member of the Peru Fire Department, of which he was Chief for […]

Clinton County real estate sales trend continues while Essex County trend brightens

By John T. Ryan Statistics released by the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) indicate the existing single family home sales in Clinton County continue to decline compared to the previous year.  May sales in Essex County on the other hand increased by over 80% compared to 2008. The homes that are being sold […]

AUSABLE CHASM TO TURN OVER ESTES HOUSE TO TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD FOR UNDERGROUND RAILROAD VISITORS CENTER

Monday July 27 will be a momentous day at Ausable Chasm. At 4 P.M. the Ausable Chasm Corporation will turn over the keys of the historic 19th century sandstone Estes House to Gerald Morrow, Town of Chesterfield Supervisor. Morrow has forged a unique partnership between the Town of Chesterfield, the Chasm Corporation and the North […]

Foxy Gagnon pleads not guilty

The Press Republican reports

The St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50

The Gouverneur Times reports

APA July Meeting Agenda

The adirondack almanack reports

Peru Republicans nominate candidates

By Donald McBrayer The Peru Republican Caucus was held on July 2 at 7:00PM in the St. Augustine Parish Center and was chaired by Keith Matott. Individuals nominating candidates had up to three minutes to make their introduction, while individuals nominated had up to five minutes to address the attendees. There were 201 registered Republicans […]

Agenda released for Zoning Board’s July 15th Meeting includes auto repair shop and 120 foot tower

AGENDA PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS  Wednesday July 15, 2009  7:00 p.m.   Peru Town Hall

NYT Mideast correspondent to speak tonight in Keene Valley on Iran

The adirondack almanack reports

Peru’s summer concert series begins this coming Sunday

The Town of Peru’s summer concert series will begin this coming Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Little AuSable River Park Gazebo with the rock & roll band “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Here’s the line-up for the concert season:   June 28 – Hot Rod Lincoln – “Genuine House Rockin’ Music”  July 5 – Inisheer – Traditional […]

Hardcore Fitness will host its 2nd Strongman/Woman Competition

By John T. Ryan Peru Hardcore Fitness Center at 3452 Route 22 will host its 2nd Annual Strongman/Woman Competition on Saturday, August, 1, 2009. All spectator proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Hardcore Fitness owner Craig Recore is looking forward to the event saying he expects a large number of competitors from all over […]

The Town of Peru has a redesigned website

By Donald McBrayer  The new Town Website is up and running. Donald McBrayer is now the Town of Peru’s website administrator and has just finished a month-long project of completely rebuilding the Town of Peru website from the ground up. The new site was approved by the Town Board this past Monday evening, and went online […]

Nine busted in drug raid including Peru man

The Press Republican reports (Updated June 24, 2009 8:30 p.m.)

Republicans will caucus on July 2nd

The Peru Gazette has been notified that the Town of Peru Republican Party will hold its caucus on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.

Peru Democrats announce party nominees

By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Democrats nominated their candidates for the fall elections at their June 18, 2009 party caucus. Party faithful drafted Party Chairman Brandy McDonald as their nominee for Town Supervisor. McDonald said, “I have a full time job. I”ll have to think about it. If I decide not to run […]

Oswego Dr. eyes McHugh’s seat

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

McHugh won’t return campaign cash for now

North Country Public Radio reports 

Building permits and site built/modular home numbers decline

By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Planning and Zoning Office statistics for 2009 through May 31st indicate a 27% decline in the number of building permits issued compared to the same period in 2008 and a 62% decline in the number of site built/modular home permits issued. Code Enforcement Officer Paul Blaine said, “The […]

BOB DYLAN, JOHN MELLENCAMP & WILLIE NELSON (AT CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPO)- July 17th

Here’s the details