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Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

Source: Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

Several Peru residents/neighbors are affected. Source: Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

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 […]