The Peru Gazette

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PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Prescription Opiate and Heroin Addiction and opiate-related overdoses continue to increase in the North Country. Several local professionals and concerned citizens have joined forces to form Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). The coalition, comprised of people in recovery, concerned citizens, treatment providers, elected officials, law enforcement, educators, […]

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When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: City of Plattsburgh DPW Building, 215 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh NY Details:   FREE for Clinton County Residents.   All pets must be at least 3 months old.   Pets need their 1st vaccination by 4 months of age.   Bring your pet’s vaccination records […]

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Beware of Phone  Scams. Medicare Will Not Call You Source: Scams target Social Security numbers before new Medicare cards arrive

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Back: Heather Ballantine, Amy McDonald Business Manger, Krista Davison Office Manager , Anika Von Elbe LPN, Christa Giroux, Amber Barrows, Linda Giroux, Caitlyn Bedard, Kathleen Wyckoff, RN. Missing: Paula Lapham, FNP Front: Bridget Molloy FNP, Aimee Clinton FNP, Anthony Politi MD, Gaylen Bigelow FNP, Jeffrey DeLaMater PA. The staff of Adirondack Medical Practice, 3384 Route 22, Glenwood Plaza is #36 […]

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From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he secured $20,000 for Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc. in support of its Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC) program. Jones has also introduced legislation that would provide employers with a tax break for […]

[Glens Falls, NY] – Adirondack Health Institute is offering free enrollment assistance services to individuals, families and small business owners in seven North Country counties – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington. Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage through the NY State of Health Marketplace is underway and runs through January 31, 2018.  […]

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