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Hundreds of new jobs could come to former Pfizer plant site

Source: Hundreds of new jobs could come to former Pfizer plant site

In 2017 Peru Town Court was #2 in Clinton County Town Court Revenue. Source: NYS Comptroller’s Website.

A 2004 Interview of Peru Town Historian Ron Allen by Gordy Little and Calvin Castine of Home Town Cable.

“Garrow” Returns to the Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY – By popular demand, The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce the film Garrow, will have a second screening at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.   This film is a dark and dramatic re-creation of the life and […]

NJ Transit gives final OK to Bombardier contract 

Source: NJ Transit gives final OK to Bombardier contract | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Ready, Willing and Able to Answer Your Questions

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’ | NCPR News

Source: Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’ | NCPR News

Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process 

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Source: New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Peru Restaurant Devastated by Early Morning Fire

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building […]

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Antique Valentine Creations Crafts Day

  Saturday, February 2,  11 am to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Families are welcome to join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, to make special Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family. Put your picture on your Valentine card. Tour the museum […]

Town Snowplow Overturns This Morning

Jan. 4, 2019 Peru – A Town of Peru snowplow overturned on the Reservoir Rd. about 5 a.m. this morning. The truck and plow were damaged; thankfully the operator was not injured. The accident took place on the steep hill not far from the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the sand-loaded truck […]

You can never really escape Dannemora. I would know.

Source: You can never really escape Dannemora. I would know.

Airbnb rentals see significant north country growth in 2018

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Airbnb rentals see significant north country growth in 2018

Cuomo’s end-of-year veto blitz kills bereavement amendment

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Cuomo’s end-of-year veto blitz kills bereavement amendment

Groups name a lot more than 5 threats to the Adirondacks 

Source: Groups name a lot more than 5 threats to the Adirondacks – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Churchill: An epidemic born of greed and despair – Times Union

St. Regis Reservation News Source: Churchill: An epidemic born of greed and despair – Times Union

Plattsburgh Post office named for local war hero

Source: Post office named for local war hero | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New partnership aims to make college education more accessible – Peru Central is part of the program 

Source: New partnership aims to make college education more accessible – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County gets new chief Assistant District Attorney  

Source: Clinton County gets new chief ADA | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Minimum wage in upstate NY to increase to $11.10 next year

Source: Minimum wage in upstate NY to increase to $11.10 next year

Ausable nets $300K for Keeseville Civic Center – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Ausable nets $300K for Keeseville Civic Center – Sun Community News & Printing

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Connections with History: U.S. Presidents in Clinton County”

Monday, January 14, 4:00 pm At Lake Forest Senior Living Community 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY “Connections with History” at the Lake Forest Senior Living Community Center on January 14th at 4 pm is an illustrated talk on U.S. Presidents and other important historical figures who have visited Clinton County and their connections with […]

New York poised to lose two congressional seats – Times Union

Source: New York poised to lose two congressional seats – Times Union

Joe Kelley Passes Away

Peru resident Joe Kelley passed away this past Thursday. His obituary can be found at the Hamilton Funeral Home website. Here is a story about Joe’s life the Peru Gazette posted almost two years ago. He will be missed by many, many people. Click here to view our previous story. Click here to view Joe’s […]