The Peru Gazette

Today’s Press Repubican Editorial summaries the circumstances leading to the conviction of Michael V. James in Peru Town Court. Source: Editorial: Must keep track of dangerous dogs | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

Source: Jury hears openings at ex-Assembly leader’s bribery trial – Times Union

Source: NY governor condemns federal raid on upstate dairy farm | News & Observer

Source: Essex Co. worker allegedly murders DA’s brother in bar fight – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: Judicial Conduct admin: Ellenburg justice failed to be faithful to the law | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Teens imprisoned: Vice as vise – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Canton moving toward armed officer in school | NCPR News

Source: State Police: Misinformation fueled furor over dog shooting | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Dog shooting unleashes anger | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: How does NY go about turning a regular person into a judge? | NCPR News

Source: Scott signs major gun bills into law

Source: Time to re-certify assault weapons in NY – Times Union

Hunters harvested an estimated 203,427 deer during the 2017-18 hunting seasons, about 5% fewer than in 2016-17. The 2017-18 estimated deer take included 95,623 antlerless deer and 107,804 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 10% decline in antlerless harvest and nearly identical buck harvest as in 2016. Two items of note from the season: hunters […]

Source: Plattsburgh has a new police chief, captain | myChamplainValley

Source: Arrest made in AVCS threatening incident – Sun Community News & Printing

Five Dog Bites Since January 1 Not Everyone Agrees with Changing Town Sign Policy Arraignments Decline New Restrooms at Laphams Mills Park Being Considered Open Building Permits Being Closed New Building Permit Fees are in Effect  Other News Dog Control Officer Dave Drollette reported that there have been five dog bite incidents in the Town […]

Source: Police: Robber forced entry into Mooers home | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Malone Telegram | Corrections officer union cites Franklin stabbing in criticizing inmate use of metal eating utensils

Source: Criticism of Cuomo’s opioid surcharge mounts – Times Union

Source: School Resource Officers – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Prell indicted by grand jury | Local News | pressrepublican.com “Former Clinton Correctional Facility employee Denise Prell has been indicted on charges alleging inappropriate behavior with an inmate.”

Burn Ban Decreased Spring Wildfires 37 Percent Since 2009 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminds residents that with spring approaching and conditions for wildfires heightened, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State. “While many people associate wildfires with the western United States, the start […]

“Owner Robert Streeter has debarked to Cadyville, some 75 miles north of Ticonderoga, where he says he will launch new radio properties despite the cloud of controversy and unanswered questions left in the wake of his sudden departure.” Source: WIPS sudden exit leaves cloud of uncertainty, questions — and criminal investigation – Sun Community News […]

Political Parties Take Note   Source: Queensbury town supervisor, wife arrested on election law charges – Times Union

Source: State Police: Plattsburgh teen had AR-15 rifles, high-capacity magazines in car | NCPR News