The Peru Gazette

Sheltered workshops are in midst of a storm – Times Union.

Several homes and businesses on the north end of the Peru hamlet are without water. A contractor digging in the vicinity of the Peru Central School apparently broke a water main. The Town of Peru Water Department is in hopes of fixing the pipe this afternoon, but water must be boiled until further notice.    […]

Health Plan Cost for New Yorkers Set to Fall 50% – NYTimes.com.

Watertown Daily Times | State plan guts St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center inpatient services; full impact on jobs, services unclear.

Service Dogs Offer Some Mentally Ill People a New Leash on Life | Seven Days.

Watertown Daily Times | Fourth Samaritan nurse accused of drug charges.

By John T. Ryan June 6 – Only a few days ago the Peru Lions Club helped the “Safe Kids Adirondack Program” distribute bike helmets to Peru Central 2nd graders.  This week Lions Club members were conducting a “Screening Eyes Early” program at the Peru Primary School. The vision screening program was offered free of […]

Cuomo unveils ‘Women’s Equality Agenda’ including proposed controversial abortion bill – NYPOST.com.

From the office of Representative Bill Owens  Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation, the “Spending Reduction Act” (H.R. 2250), in support of federal spending cuts outlined in a series of reports by the General Accountability Office (GAO).  Specifically, the Congressman’s legislation would require executive agencies to put into place the efficiencies identified by […]

Watertown Daily Times | Biomass facility on Fort Drum officially opens on Friday.

Medical marijuana: 610 doctors want option – Times Union.

Nurse charged with morphine theft » Local News » Press-Republican.

Obamacare grows up « The In Box.

Ash tree news: linking tree health to human health? « The In Box.

Watertown Daily Times | U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer seeks change in Medicare law.

Watertown Daily Times | Canton nurse, others charged.

                              Sister Debbie Blow, O. P., a co-founder of the North Country Mission of Hope, will be recognized in Albany early next month as a New York State Senate Woman of Distinction.             Senator Betty Little has nominated Sister Debbie for the […]

Saranac wrestling champ fights cancer » Local News » Press-Republican.

Suicide awareness emphasized » Local News » Press-Republican.

Community rallies for young mom with cancer » People » Press-Republican.

ER at AMC Lake Placid may close » Local News » Press-Republican.

Optometrist’s eyes opened by Nicaraguan poverty » Local News » Press-Republican.

Region’s health roadmap points to problems » Local News » Press-Republican.

N O T I C E !  WATER FROM PERU WATER DISTRICT- Oakdale, Pinewood and Old Town Rd.  NY0900216  MUST BE BOILED TO ENSURE SAFETY  This directive to remain in effect until the Health Department has satisfactory evidence of delivery of a safe water supply.  CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – 565-4870. This Boil Water Order Is Due To A […]

Therapy helps woman overcome brain injury » Local News » Press-Republican.