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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

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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.

Are the F-35s really louder than the F-16s?

Source: Are the F-35s really louder than the F-16s?

A North Country woman “bears witness” on asylum seekers’ road to Canada | NCPR News

Source: A North Country woman “bears witness” on asylum seekers’ road to Canada | NCPR News

The Walls Are Going Up at Peru’s New Stewart’s Shop

Peru – October 1, 2019 

2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30. Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

WATCH: Heroes Take Flight, an NBC5 News Special Presentation

A Great Job by TV5 Source: WATCH: Heroes Take Flight, an NBC5 News Special Presentation

WIRY To Be Sold | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: WIRY To Be Sold | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Jim Langley Is Not Seeking Reelection

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]