The Peru Gazette

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens

Affordable Care Act provides Medicare recipients cheaper Rx, free preventive services

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced Medicare’s Open Enrollment period that began this week and has been expanded to last seven weeks through Wednesday, December 7th.  The expanded enrollment period will give seniors and those with disabilities more time to compare and find the best plan that meets their needs.

“Thanks to the recent health care law, New Yorkers are seeing more options as they choose their health care plans,” said Owens. “Additionally, the Affordable Care Act is closing the Medicare Part D ‘donut hole’ for seniors and providing recipients free preventive services that keep them out of the hospital and lower the nation’s health care costs.” Read more »

Vermont Flood / Irene Hi-Res Gallery – August 31, 2011.

Outstanding photos of the Vermont flooding. The best I have seen. Vermont beauty in the background. 

After Irene: Students honored for efforts – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

New North Country Economic Development Council will wield huge clout « The In Box.

20 Lowe’s stores on chopping block; Plattsburgh safe » Local News » Press-Republican.

Human chain comforts aching hearts » Local News » Press-Republican.

In 2009, number of millionaires steeply declined in New York | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for shutting state prisons, investing in community in light of gun violence.

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that the Patent Road is closed between Mannix Road and 328 Patent Road  from Tuesday, October 18^th until Thursday, October 20^th for placing a box culvert.

Emergency vehicles & local residents will not be able to access the road.

Adirondack Almanack: DEC Adopts Five-Year Deer Management Plan.

Adirondack Almanack: Local Program Hopes to Reduce Energy Use, Create Jobs.

Watertown Daily Times | County DA dismisses multiple underage drinking offenses, Potsdam police chief says it sends the wrong message to students.

Tupper Lake snowmobilers want to rip up railroad – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

First snow of the season – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Editorial: Courageous revelation » Editorial » Press-Republican.

Transformational projects to be considered for the Regional Council’s Strategic Plan must complete Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) by October 31st deadline

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) strongly recommends that all proposals and suggestions being considered for the NCREDC’s Strategic Plan complete the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).  Economic development projects that have the potential to transform the North Country Region’s economy and who have already submitted their projects to the NCREDC must complete a CFA prior to the application deadline of October 31 in order to be eligible to access $1 billion in economic development funding from the State. This would include community based projects, as well as projects from private businesses.   Once the CFA is submitted by the applicant, it goes to the local Regional Economic Development Council to be reviewed and ranked as part of its strategic planning process. Application materials and a guidebook are available online at http://nyworks.ny.gov.  Read more »

Bipolar disorder behind former Peru superintendent’s departure » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru residents’ genuinely skeptical » Editorial » Press-Republican.

via Proposed cuts in LIHEAP funding will affect North Country » Local News » Press-Republican.

State: Cheating on Regents exams a rising concern | syracuse.com.

Disc golf a growing sport in North Country » Local News » Press-Republican.

Facing Planetary Enemy No. 1: Agriculture : The Salt : NPR.

Watertown Daily Times | Company’s Ogdensburg jobs creation estimate depends on defense contract.

Short-lived Peru Central super agreed to severance package » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Prime real estate? – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.