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Lawmakers add a pinch of road salt legislation 

Article quote: “Citing a recent study from the Adirondack Watershed Institute, Jones said of 500 Adirondacks wells tested, 64% of these downhill from state roads were found to have sodium levels exceeding the federally recommended health limit of 20 parts per million, as well as 250 ppm over the recommended levels of chloride, with some […]

Vilas Home to be renovated, expand services 

Source: Vilas Home to be renovated, expand services | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Historic Flooding In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Historic Flooding In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

WCAX to operate 2 more TV stations

Source: WCAX to operate 2 more TV stations

Stewart’s Has It Down to a Science

The activity at Peru’s new Stewart’s Shop has amazed many people this week. The new store is being completed and stocked for a scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 6th opening. Meanwhile contractors are working furiously outside both the new and existing shops. It’s crowded, but determined customers still seem to find a way to get inside the […]

Paul Smith’s College Becoming Nordic Training Center – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Paul Smith’s College Becoming Nordic Training Center – – The Adirondack Almanack

Deans and Nelson Seek to be Clinton County Coroner

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. […]

New rear-facing car seat law goes into effect November 1 | WSYR

Source: New rear-facing car seat law goes into effect November 1 | WSYR

Airport pitches F-35 noise mitigation plan, funding remains unclear – VTDigger

Source: Airport pitches F-35 noise mitigation plan, funding remains unclear – VTDigger

‘We’re lucky to have you’: Judges, college welcome 29 new citizens

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

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

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

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

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

Ceremony held to officially celebrate F-35 arrival

Source: Ceremony held to officially celebrate F-35 arrival

Upcoming Historical Association Events

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

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

Five New Members of the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on October 19, 2019 at the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390, at 90 Sharron Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY. The social hour will start at 6 pm and the dinner will start at 7 pm, awards to follow. This year’s Hall of Fame nominations are Donny Duprey 72, […]

Info Sought On 1984 Murder of Plattsburgh Student – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Info Sought On 1984 Murder of Plattsburgh Student – – The Adirondack Almanack

CVPH to consolidate services – Sun Community News & Printing

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

Peru’s 12-Month Rain and Snowfall Totals

Thanks to meteorologist John Hart for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) accepted precipitation report for the period October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019. Measurements were taken on the Jabez Allen Road, 4.1 miles east, southeast of the hamlet’s center; other locations may differ a little, or a lot! click here to view in a […]

Park Road and Parking Area Paved Today

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 […]

Fire Destroys Former Bar 

A bar with many names: Fuzzy Duck, After Hours and I think Jackie’s Club.Source: Fire Destroys Former Bar | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Notice to Heyworth-Mason Park Users

The road leading into Heyworth-Mason Park will be closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday Oct. 10. The Peru Highway Department will be grading and paving the road and parking lot over a two-day period. All will reopen will reopen on Friday. The Walking Trail and Dog Park will not close.

Bill signed outlawing certain pelvic exams

Source: Bill signed outlawing certain pelvic exams

Local native, once believed to be the oldest living Eagle Scout, to be laid to rest on Tuesday – All Are Invited

Francis Brown Turner of Flowery Branch, Georgia, will be laid to rest in Schuyler Falls Cemetery, Felton Road, New York, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. He passed away on April 27, 2019, just short of 97 years old. He was born May 13, 1922 in Plattsburg, NY, and was interested in his […]

The Plywood Will Be Gone Soon

In case you’re wondering when repair of the Peru Elementary School tower will be finished, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer said new glass is on order. He expects the job to be competed in about two to three weeks.