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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.

From the Office of Representative Bill Owens WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced the formation of a Women’s Advisory Committee. The committee comprises nearly 80 women from communities across New York’s 16,000 square-mile 21st Congressional District. Members will advise Representative Owens on legislation before Congress and women’s issues in New York. The committee launched earlier this month […]

The fab of the future – Times Union.

Peru, NY, woman pumps out hundreds of holiday pies – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.

    As a special holiday greeting to its members and the community, the North Country Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the broadcast of “The Story of the Little Reinbear”, an original Christmas story authored by Chamber President Garry Douglas.      The story will be presented on WIRY/Hometown Radio (1340 AM) on the following […]

State audit scolds Essex County » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum aviation unit released from seven-day lockdown amid outcry from families.

Food pantries restock shelves with $4.5M from state – Times Union.

Casino site no longer a safe bet – Times Union.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTER, 3030 MAIN ST., PERU Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 am – 3 pm COME JOIN US TO SHOP WITH OVER 30 VENDORS – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST!      BROWSE                            CRATE & CHRISTMAS          ST. VINCENT’S THRIFT FATHER ALAN’S                    THRIFT SHOP WILL BE         STORE WILL BE OPEN […]

I represent the United Way Campaign Team for the Adirondack Region. United Way funds 40 different agencies in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. I co-lead one of these agencies: The Champlain Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends. This is a self help bereavement support group for families who have had children, grandchildren or a sibling […]

By John T. Ryan It appears that the North Country business community has recognized that the Bear Swamp Road is a great place to do business. Livingood’s Restaurant is scheduled to open in a few days; Allen Turner’s four new apartments behind McDonald’s are being rapidly occupied and tonight the Zoning Board gave its approval […]

State to bankroll Whiteface Highway repair » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The absentee votes have been counted and according to the unofficial vote count Donald McBrayer will become a member of the Peru Town Council on January 1, 2014. On Election Day McBrayer led Lana Knight by 12 votes. After counting absentee ballots, he led by 15 votes. Two Town Council seats […]

Malone furniture firm shuts down » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Mining Official Explains What’s Next For Wilderness Area – The Adirondack Almanack 

By John T. Ryan Peru’s Town leaders have managed to limit the town’s 2014 tax levy increase to 1.5%; nevertheless, there will be an 8.8% tax rate increase in both Town General and Town Highway taxes. The General Fund Tax Rate will increase from $1.93 to $2.10 per thousand while the Highway Fund Tax Rate […]

Skiers: Whiteface open today, Gore open tomorrow « The In Box.

CVPH unveils new Progressive Care Unit » Local News » Press-Republican.

Saratoga County cancels casino endorsement vote – Times Union.