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When the winter is bitter cold, the North Country gets to work | NCPR News

Source: When the winter is bitter cold, the North Country gets to work | NCPR News

Freighter freed from ice; ships on their way out of Seaway | NCPR News

Source: Freighter freed from ice; ships on their way out of Seaway | NCPR News

The Northern Orchard Team

Back Row: Wayne Rabideau, Jim LaMont, Josh Irwin, Rick Hemingway, Sheila Ford, Cindi Mulbury, Al Mulbury, Butch Bell, Jesse Winch, Vinnie Mangieri, Jesse Mulbury. Middle Row: Sam Church, Yaovi Brown, John Hockenberger, Anna McKee, Charlene Ewald, Nichole Schultz, Julianne Hemingway, Deb Duval, Loretta LaPorte. Front Row: Melissa Rabideau, Christina Gallarza, Kayklem Spooner, Deb Bola, Terri […]

The Origin and Impact of the Adirondack Northway – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Origin and Impact of the Adirondack Northway – – The Adirondack Almanack

GE to lay off 130 in Schenectady, Niskayuna – Times Union

Source: GE to lay off 130 in Schenectady, Niskayuna – Times Union

Media Note: New WPTZ Television Studio Proposed in Williston | Off Message

Source: Media Note: New WPTZ Television Studio Proposed in Williston | Off Message

Robbery Cases Adjourned For Further Action

Peru – The defendants charged with Robbery 2nd Degree in connection with the December 14, 2017 robbery in front of the Peru Dollar Store appeared in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, January 2. Judge James Kirby adjourned both cases for further action. Deshawn Williams was ordered to reappear in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, January […]

Plattsburgh, Rutland Kmart stores slated to close

Source: Plattsburgh, Rutland Kmart stores slated to close

Correction officer is charged – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Correction officer is charged – Sun Community News & Printing

McBrayer Withdraws From Consideration For One-Year Appointment

As my term of town councilor in Peru ends, I would like to leave with some parting words. First, and foremost, congratulations need to be given to the new town supervisor, Brandy McDonald, who has my confidence in being able to lead our town; our newly elected town councilor, Mel Irwin, whom I would like […]

McBrayer Appointment Tabled

Peru – Public comments and potentially controversial agenda items are not normal town board organizational meeting agenda items. The Peru Town Board’s January 2, 2018 Organizational Meeting was different. Click here to view all the meeting.  The published agenda included a resolution to fill the vacant town board seat created when Brandy McDonald became town […]

Highlights of the December 26, 2017 Peru Town Board Meeting

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Donald McBrayer. Supervisor Peter Glushko and Counselor Jim Douglass were excused. The Board approved a labor contract with the Highway Department employees. Contract negotiations with the CSEA were protracted and difficult. A fact-finder helped reach the agreement. Jackie Kelleher of the law firm Stafford, Pillar and Murnane represented […]

An Address to the Good People of Peru

It has been my honor to work at the Peru Town hall for 11 years with 7 of those years as your Assessor. In that time I have reveled in your triumphs and shared in your losses. Peru has many great events that contribute to its sense of community like Applefest, John P Adams Turkey […]

Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Flynn to Serve Peru in a New Capacity

By John T. Ryan Peru – Sixteen-year Town Clerk/Tax Collector Kathy Flynn has accepted the position of manager of Apple Valley Senior Housing. The Peru Town Board accepted Flynn’s resignation at its December 26th meeting. Flynn will continue to serve the town until January 12th. Flynn said her decision wasn’t easy, especially after having been […]

SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Two arrested in connection with Peru, Plattsburgh robberies

Source: Two arrested in connection with Peru, Plattsburgh robberies

CO injured at Clinton Correctional | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CO injured at Clinton Correctional | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Police: 2 robberies connected | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: 2 robberies connected | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A good problem for Watertown – how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant | NCPR News

Source: A good problem for Watertown – how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant | NCPR News

Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

IRS scam making rounds in North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: IRS scam making rounds in North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Many Memories to Share

Seated – Sr. Investigator Clement J. {Clem} Jackson. Standing left to right. Sr. Investigator Lawrence H. {Larry} Manor, BCI Lieut. Roy A. Garrant, Major John H. {Jack} Lawliss. Anyone familiar with Northern New York law enforcement has to be familiar with these men. Between them, they have a combined 117 years of service with the […]

Scandal erupts over Plattsburgh mayor’s comments caught on video | NCPR News

Source: Scandal erupts over Plattsburgh mayor’s comments caught on video | NCPR News

Service With a Smile

L-R Don McNulty, Ted Brown, Curtis Lamere, Steve Duell, Dustin Bushey, Ashley Akey, Jordan Keleher, Devin McDonald, Matt Girard. The Peru Farm Center staff is #27 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 2682 State Route 22, the Peru Farm Center specializes in agricultural, […]