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Council holds first meeting since being awarded a Top Performer in Round 3 of the Regional Council competition  The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today held its first public meeting of 2014 at SUNY Plattsburgh.  The council met to provide an overview of last year’s presentation to the Strategic Implementation Assessment Team (SIAT) and its […]

The Adirondack Humane Society is Peru’s new Dog Shelter provider. The Peru Town Board voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the Adirondack Humane Society at its February 10, 2014 meeting.  The Elmore SPCA previously these services for many years, but the Town proposed significant contract changes and the two parties could not reach […]

Budget Highlights Programs that Strengthen US-Canada Trade, Flow of People and Goods at Northern Border From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH, NY—Today, Representative Bill Owens applauded Canada’s proposed 2014 budget, which was delivered to Parliament earlier this week. The proposal outlined Canada’s trade agenda and highlighted its accomplishments over the last year. “Canada’s proposed budget […]

NWS report: Lake Champlain 99 percent frozen » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Democrats select congressional candidate » Local News » Press-Republican.

Duprey will run again » Local News » Press-Republican.

Blaze destroys historic Peru home » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

A Route 22 home was devastated by fire last night. The home is located on the west side of Route 22, just south of the Peru Farm Center.  WIRY Radio reported that the Peru Fire Department was called out about 8:15 PM and to a rekindle about 1 AM. The property owner and/or occupants were […]

Lake Placid’s Hamlin wins bronze » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

CVPH plans residency program » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Cashman tragedy stuns friends » Local News » Press-Republican.

DOT chief throws cold water on rooftop highway | News from North Country Public Radio.

Stefanik earns District 21 GOP nomination » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Stefanik gets GOP nod for NY21 seat « The In Box.

By John T. Ryan Peter Glushko has been serving the Town of Peru for over 15 years – the first eight years as a Town Counselor and the last four years as Town Supervisor.  On January 1st, Glushko began his second four-year term of office. The Peru Gazette interviewed Glushko about the Town’s major accomplishments over the […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Congressman helped more than 1,000 constituents navigate red tape, connected with more than 27,000 in town halls and telephone town hall events PLATTSBURGH—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced he was able to secure nearly $3 million in government funds for his constituents directly because of the constituent service outreach […]

Health Comm Claims that Medical Marijuana Ready in One Year Met with Skepticism | WXXI News.

Port Henry to revitalize downtown with $131K grant » Local News » Press-Republican.

North Country lands 6 bass tourneys » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Carthage hospital laying off 90 employees, cutting 20 beds in restructuring.

Mixed buyout deal for Alcoa Massena East workers « The In Box.

Peru – Sharon L. Gruendling, 72, formerly of Lakeshore Drive, Willsboro, and Marco Island, Florida, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was currently residing with her daughter and family on Route 22B in Peru. She […]

Cuomo admin promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety | Capital New York.

By John T. Ryan Dog Control was the primary subject at the Monday, January 27, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. The Board passed a revised Dog Control Law. Town Attorney Donald Biggs said the new law incorporates changes in New York State’s Agricultural and Markets regulations and a few other minor items into Local Law […]