The Peru Gazette

The Peru Lions Club recently donated $1000.00 to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta during a radio-thon held by KOOL-105 FM at Bill McBride Subaru in Plattsburgh. Pictured L-R Ed Eisele, former camper and now camp counselor Heather Duquette-Braun and Queen Lion Lois Roberts.    Lois Roberts (Right) of the Peru Lions Club donates four electric razors to Debbie Bell for patients at […]

Phil Brown: NYCO Overcame Aversion To Proposition 5 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

New York declares state of emergency in North Country as ice storm hits « The In Box.

Hydroelectric project coming closer in Moriah » Local News » Press-Republican.

Feedback: Psych Center Will Keep Inpatient Services | WWNY TV 7 –  Today, Representative Bill Owens made the following statement after Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center has been named a Regional Center of Excellence:  “Keeping the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center open is the best outcome possible, and I applaud Governor […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create more than 80 new jobs and retain 625 existing jobs throughout the Empire State. They include: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. (North Country Region – Clinton County) – $450,000; Slic Network Solutions, Inc. – $976,426; and Trudeau […]

More than 60 charged in North Country’s biggest drug bust » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Nova Bus lands another contract » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Winter Events, Lectures At Fort Ticonderoga – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that beginning Thursday, December 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game. The temporary blackout period is due to a transition that DEC will […]

Winter Recreational Opportunities Abound with Proper Preparation and Precautions  The recent snowstorm provided great conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports today. Backcountry visitors should be prepared with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice and cold to ensure a safe and enjoyable […]

Owens stands behind Obamacare » Local News » Press-Republican.

Too Close to the Edge: Vermont Lawmakers to Focus on Shoreline Protection | Seven Days.

Breaking: Adirondack Hudson River Gorge Wilderness Approved « The In Box.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Joe Martens today announced the proposal of new regulations that would prohibit hunting or trapping of free-ranging Eurasian boars in New York. The proposal is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness of DEC’s statewide eradication efforts.  Public comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted until January 25, […]

CVPH plans to end cardiac surgeries » Local News » Press-Republican.

Plattsburgh-Watertown beats NYC 30-1 in Cuomo contest | Capital New York.

Region chosen as Innovation Hot Spot winner » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Region receives $81.3 million in funding awards » Local News » Press-Republican.

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is embarking on a new phase of volunteerism: a seven county-wide priority to develop a disaster-specific volunteer program within the North Country Regional Volunteer Center (NCRVC).  The Disaster Preparedness Program will use the existing NCRVC infrastructure to expand and coordinate disaster volunteer resources, and engage New Yorkers […]

LeBrun: APA’s timeless gift for all of us – Times Union.

Livingoods re-opens at former Crickets location in Peru – The Burgh.

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Monday » Local News » Press-Republican.

Like gas, drugs apparently expensive in the North Country « The In Box.