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Stewart’s Official Ribbon Cutting

  By John T. Ryan Stewart’s conducted the official ribbon-cutting at its new Peru Shop this morning at 11 a.m. Store Manager Matt Duquette was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Matt’s staff was very busy with store specials being offered all day. Several local officials including Peru Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Assemblyman […]

Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the […]

Prevost lands huge order 

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

Source: History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

North Country Chamber of Commerce Reports that Canadian Visitations are Up

Stats for January – September 2019 tell a very positive story about our continued attraction of Canadian visitors via the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing over the last two years. Compared to 2017: Canadian day trippers UP 6.45%! Canadians spending one night UP 3.56%! Canadians spending two or more nights UP 6.2%! The region has built a […]

Stefanik Statement on FY2020 Appropriations Passage

  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of FY2020 Appropriations to keep the government open: “The House secured a crucial bipartisan result today: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.“Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many […]

Long Lines as Undocumented Immigrants in N.Y. Rush to Get Licenses 

Source: Long Lines as Undocumented Immigrants in N.Y. Rush to Get Licenses – The New York Times

Peru Stewart’s Grand Opening – Friday, December 20, 2019

  Peru – This coming Friday, December 20th, Stewart’s will hold a Grand Opening at its new Peru Shop. Ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. There are too many sale items to mention, but they include free single scoop ice cream cones, coffee and tea. Hot dogs and soda at $.50 each and […]

Origins and History of Christmas Trees – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Origins and History of Christmas Trees – – The Adirondack Almanack

Patent Rd. Reopens

Peru – The Patent Rd. reopened at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Luck Brothers Inc. began the cross-culvert installation on about Nov. 22nd. Millings were placed on the road. It will be paved with asphalt in the spring.

G.O.P. Senators Flood the Exits in N.Y., and Party Woes Deepen 

Source: G.O.P. Senators Flood the Exits in N.Y., and Party Woes Deepen – The New York Times

Peru Court House to be Dedicated to Former DA Joseph Kelley

By John T. Ryan   At its November 25, 2019 regular meeting the Peru Town Board:  Agreed to hold its last meeting of 2019 on December 30th at 6 p.m. at the Peru Court House. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Court House to longtime Peru resident and former Clinton […]

‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Source: ‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Ray Brook Biomass fires up 

Source: Ray Brook Biomass fires up – Sun Community News & Printing

Graves Mansion on the block 

AuSable Forks home many people will recognize – Source: Graves Mansion on the block – Sun Community News & Printing

An Unique Way To Help The Historical Association

The Clinton County Historical Association has been chosen by Hannaford to benefit from the company’s Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the entire month of December. Each time you purchase either a Community Bag or a Fight Hunger bag for $2.50, CCHA will receive a donation of $1—enabling you to help preserve local history and […]

Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s legislation, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion […]

Clinton County Museum Open House and Unique Christmas Gifts

WE’RE ALL SET – to hold our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 10 am to 3 pm each day. The Open House, a holiday tradition, provides an opportunity to visit the Museum and find unique gifts for family and friends. The first 25 Open House visitors each […]

Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

Excellent job by NBC 5. Includes 3 video reports on 3 aspects of the CBP Mission. Source: Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

Patent Rd. Culvert Replacement Underway

By John T. Ryan Peru – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel are working on the Patent Rd. culvert today.  An excavator is making room for precast concrete footers. Next week the precast culvert should be delivered and installed. A large highway sink hole developed last April making the repairs necessary.  On September 23, 2019 the Peru […]

CNY law enforcement sound alarm on justice reform: Flawed, dangerous, insane – syracuse.com

Source: CNY law enforcement sound alarm on justice reform: Flawed, dangerous, insane – syracuse.com

Big Ag Sale: Is There a Market for a $23 Million Vermont Dairy Farm? 

Source: Big Ag Sale: Is There a Market for a $23 Million Vermont Dairy Farm? | Business | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Peru Federal Credit Union Opens Keeseville Branch

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Keeseville residents were shocked when they learned TD Bank would close its local branch on November 15th. Only an ATM remains; however, there was good news on November 13th when the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) opened at 187 Pleasant St. Why establish a new branch when another institution […]

CCC and Potsdam sign memorandum 

Source: CCC and Potsdam sign memorandum – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Town Board 2019 Photo

  The Peru Town Board and Town Clerk Dianne Miller following the November 18th 2020 Town Budget Adoption Meeting. L-R Counselor Jim Langley, Counselor Melvin Irwin, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, Supervisor Brandy McDonald, Counselor Jim Douglass, Counselor Rick Barber. On December 31st Jim Langley’s term of office will end. Kregg Bruno will join the Board […]