The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh – Clinton County Coroner David Donah is not seeking reelection. Clinton County Republicans nominated Chad Deans of Champlain while Clinton County Democrats nominated Travis Nelson of Saranac for the position. Deans also has the support of the Conservative Party. Nelson also has Working Families Party support. The office of coroner is a part-time position. […]

Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is offering free health insurance enrollment assistance services to individuals, families, and small business owners in eight North Country counties – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington – during the upcoming open enrollment period. Open enrollment begins November 1 for new enrollees and November 16 for those reenrolling […]

Source: ‘We’re lucky to have you’: Judges, college welcome 29 new citizens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that Saturday, Oct. 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and is encouraging North Country residents to participate to protect the environment and keep them out of the wrong hands. “A lot of us have various medications left over from illnesses or […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host an exhibition of watercolor batiks by the Aquarelle Artists, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, November 1, 2019, and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm that night. It […]

Source: Official: Clinton Correctional Facility on lockdown after fights break out

Source: Gillibrand visits Plattsburgh, calls for funding to rebuild rural America | NCPR News

Source: Breaking: Potsdam wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant | NCPR News

Source: City votes to petition removal of dam – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Eagles, Patriots, Vikings atop football playoffs – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan is not seeking reelection after eight years of service as Area 5 Legislator. Republican Richard Potiker and Democrat Bill Todd are seeking the position.The Peru Gazette asked the candidates the following questions. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. Richard Potiker […]

Source: Strand Center looks to sustainable future | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Under NYS Child Victims Act, 54-year-old man sues Diocese of Ogdensburg for childhood abuse | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: CVPH to consolidate services – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: ‘This weekend we were prepared’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Witkiewicz returns to NAC as middle school principal | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A Hill and Hollow Music Presentation One can always depend upon a concert by the violist Patricia McCarty to be absolutely tops. Tops, in terms of choosing music partners, selecting fascinating repertoire, communicating deep musical understanding with clarity, displaying sheer virtuosity, and radiating sincere feeling. From Bach to Keith Jarrett, McCarty’s performances on five continents […]

By John T. Ryan Schuyler Falls – October 8, 2019 would have been Francis Brown Turner’s 97th birthday. Instead, the North Country native, WWII veteran and school teacher was laid to rest in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery next to his wife Barbara Randall Turner and their three sons.  At the time of his death on April […]

Source: Jefferson County experiences whooping cough outbreak | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Oct. 10, 2019 – Town Highway Department personnel paved the road from the Heyworth-Park entrance gate to parking area today. The pavement replaces a gravel surface which was very difficult to plow during the winter months. The parking area was also expanded for about 10 more parking spaces. The paving was financed by unused NYS […]

Source: Long-awaited Plattsburgh Kohl’s location opens – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News

North Country Honor Flight #31 will be taking to the skies this Saturday October 12th. Two WWII Veterans, seven Korean Veterans and six Vietnam Veterans will be flying on this final flight of 2019. Each of these deserving Veterans has a story to share from their service, whatever and wherever it was. One in particular […]