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Physicians raising funds to bring future doctors here

Physicians raising funds to bring future doctors here » Local News » Press-Republican.

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism | NCPR News.

“Peru’s Busy Past” Exhibit Opening

Many local people joined the Clinton County Historical Association and the Town of Peru Historians as they opened the new exhibit Peru’s Busy Past. Guest Curators, Ron and Carol Allen, Town of Peru Co-Historians, worked with Julie Dowd, CCHA Board Member, to create an exhibit that highlights the history of Peru, NY. Topics covered include the lumber […]

Layoffs, restructuring at Adirondack Health

Layoffs, restructuring at Adirondack Health – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

SUNY Potsdam President John Schwaller stepping down

SUNY Potsdam President John Schwaller stepping down « The In Box.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers. « The In Box.

Digitizing the Adirondack Backcountry

Digitizing the Adirondack Backcountry | The Adirondack Almanack.

Champlain ambulance driver suffered heart attack

Ambulance driver suffered heart attack » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lawsuit filed ahead of tax sale of Ganienkeh property

Lawsuit filed ahead of tax sale of Ganienkeh property » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Babbie Museum saves Goshen Store

Babbie Museum saves Goshen Store » Local News » Press-Republican.

Chazy named top area school in local academic performance; Peru Central ranks #10

CCRS named top area school in academic performance » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Medicare sets cap for hospital therapy services

Medicare sets cap for hospital therapy services » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Lowville hospital looking to pull administrators from pension system

Watertown Daily Times | Lowville hospital looking to pull administrators from pension system.

One of Peru’s finest receives prestigious award

By John T. Ryan On Friday, November 9, 2012 Napolean “Nap” Light, one of Peru’s most decorated veterans, traveled to the French Consulate in New York City to receive his appointment as a “Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.” In June 1944 Nap Light was a member of the 30th Infantry Division during the “D […]

Slain local soldier Dain Venne returns home

Slain local soldier Dain Venne returns home » Local News » Press-Republican.

Is the War of 1812 over-hyped? If so, why?

Is the War of 1812 over-hyped? If so, why? « The In Box.

Peru will soon have another wonderful community asset

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

Results reported in town, village races 2012

Results reported in town, village races » Local News » Press-Republican.

Duprey, Owens and Obama win big in Peru

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls. For State Assembly:  Janet Duprey – 1,392 Karen Bisso – 629 Timothy Carpenter  – 460 […]

Saranac Lake firefighters help on Sandy-soaked Long Island

Locals help on Sandy-soaked Long Island – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Ganienkeh property up for tax auction

Ganienkeh property up for tax auction » Local News » Press-Republican.

Saratoga County budget raises taxes, privatizes nursing home

Saratoga County budget raises taxes, privatizes nursing home – Times Union.

Natural gas is priced at all-time low prices; NYSEG is willing to bring it to more customers

By John T. Ryan The current cost to heat a home or hot water with natural gas is less than half the cost of heating with fuel oil or propane. This situation has many Peru residents wishing they had access to natural gas on their street or road. NYSEG claims it would like to provide […]

Region readies for Sandy’s arrival

Region readies for Sandy’s arrival » Local News » Press-Republican.

NYSEG is preparing for Hurricane Sandy and has several tips for customers

NYSEG and RG&E emergency planners are closely monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for the possible effects of Hurricane Sandy. Depending on the exact track of the storm, portions of the NYSEG and RG&E service areas could experience considerable wind and significant rainfall early next week. NYSEG and RG&E are concerned with the potential impact of […]