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Archive for October, 2016

DiNapoli: St. Lawrence County Court Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with collecting the fines and surcharges imposed on defendants by the court […]

Saranac considering adding town manager position – Sun Community News & Printing

SARANAC — Town officials are discussing a possible shakeup of the town’s administrative structure. Source: Saranac considering adding town manager position – Sun Community News & Printing

Dog Park Fencing Installed

Peru’s Dog Park adjacent to Heyworth/Mason Park is almost ready to open. The Freedom Fence Company installed 450 linear feet of fencing and a 4′ gate early this week at a cost of $9,305. A dog waste bag dispenser is on order and two maple trees will be planted in the next few days. Signs […]

Lunchtime Music at The Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host the October installment of its lunchtime music series in the Strand Center Gallery. This concert features a select group of SUNY Plattsburgh student performers, Drew Caico (guitar), Sean Houlahan (guitar), Rachel Hurtt (piano), Ryan Mahony (piano) and Trevor White (clarinet). It will […]

Town Board to Meet Tonight

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING –  October 13, 2016,  7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 26, 2016, the Emergency Board meeting of September 29, 2016, the Emergency Board Meeting of September 30, 2016 and the Special Board meeting of […]

New Nova Bus orders total 525 buses | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh plant gets orders from San Antonio and Houston. Source: New Nova Bus orders total 525 buses | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A New Christmas Tree for Peru

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Town of Peru Christmas Tree has a special meaning to Darin Perrotte. He was about 9 years old when his grandfather, Lee Perrotte, asked if he would like to help plant a Christmas Tree at Little Ausable River Park. Lee Perrotte, a well-known local contractor, owned a powered […]

Peru School Board Regular Meeting October 11, 2016

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]

Public Information Meetings on Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Lake Champlain Drainage Basin Regulations

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold two Public Information Meetings on October 13, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the proposed nYS rulemaking to amend Part 830 of Title 6 of the Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York to upgrade the […]

Farmstands – Another Peru Asset

By John T. Ryan Peru – Thanks to health research and business trends locally produced and fresh fruits and vegetables are more popular than ever. Peru residents are little spoiled because we have two excellent family-owned and operated farmstands, Rulfs and Northern Orchards. Rulfs has been in the news since the September 28th opening of […]

North Country Regional Economic Development Council Submits Round VI Report

NCREDC Endorses 27 Priority Projects for Round VI of Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today announced it recently submitted its 2016 Progress Report to Empire State Development, meeting New York State’s October 3 deadline. The report, which details the Council’s progress implementing its comprehensive Strategic […]

DEC Alerts Boaters to Low Water Levels at Many Boat Launches

October 4, 2016 Low water at boat launchDue to the ongoing drought conditions in New York State, many waters are significantly below average water levels for this time of year. While many DEC boat launches are still useable by shallow draft boats, boaters desiring to launch larger, deeper draft waters may have difficulties on many […]

Peru’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Assists Many and Always Needs Assistance

A Message from St. Vincent de Paul Coordinator Jane Woods.  Who are our Customers? Parents and Grandparents. Family and friends who shop for others. People looking for clothing appropriate for job interviews. Winter apparel for those individuals working outside. Jamaican migrant workers. Individuals with disabilities. Senior citizens. Home health aides looking for items for their […]

Yummy! Yummy!

As you turn your calendar page to October, be sure to mark the date for this year’s Harkness Chicken & Biscuit Dinner! The delicious feast will be presented on Sunday October 16th from 4PM until all are served at the Harkness United Methodist Church Hall, 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru. We hope you plan to […]

A Great Time to Visit the Babbie Museum – Next Weekend

HARVEST WEEKEND: October 15-16, 2016 – Hours 10am-4pm $1.00 off admission if you bring a nonperishable item for the Interfaith Foodshelf. Demonstrations of corn harvest, granary, hit and miss engines and blacksmith shop. Let the kids make a corn husk doll, play pumpkin tic- tac toe, paint a pumpkin, try their luck at a coin […]

Help sought for family after fire consumes home | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Marc Chick, Gale McElwey, two children lost everything in blaze. Source: Help sought for family after fire consumes home | Local News | pressrepublican.com