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Archive for April, 2018

North Country power in Albany hangs in balance as GOP control of Senate weakens | NCPR News

Source: North Country power in Albany hangs in balance as GOP control of Senate weakens | NCPR News

Can a revived Frontier Town open a new gateway to the Adirondacks? | NCPR News

Source: Can a revived Frontier Town open a new gateway to the Adirondacks? | NCPR News

How does NY go about turning a regular person into a judge? | NCPR News

Source: How does NY go about turning a regular person into a judge? | NCPR News

County transit poised to kickstart deviation service – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: County transit poised to kickstart deviation service – Sun Community News & Printing

Cuomo’s office quietly launches one-stop shop for FOIL requests – Capitol Confidential

Source: Cuomo’s office quietly launches one-stop shop for FOIL requests – Capitol Confidential

Scott signs major gun bills into law

Source: Scott signs major gun bills into law

Price increase coming to Lake Champlain Ferries

Source: Price increase coming to Lake Champlain Ferries

Champlain College to Offer Discounts in Bid to Boost Online Enrollment | Off Message

Source: Champlain College to Offer Discounts in Bid to Boost Online Enrollment | Off Message

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s April 9, 2018 Meeting

By John T. Ryan The Town’s sewer upgrade received at least a temporary setback. USDA denied the Town’s application for a low interest loan. USDA offered a loan guarantee package through a commercial bank which would result in a higher interest rate. The Board authorized Supervisor McDonald to appeal the denial. The project has been […]

TOPS Launches 25th Annual JDRF Campaign

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to launch its 25th year of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Campaign. Over the year’s TOPS has raised over $11.1 million dollars for the cause with TOPS fund-raising efforts putting the company in the […]

Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s March 26, 2018 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Mr. Melvin Irwin was not present and is excused. Also […]

Watertown Daily Times | USDA offers revised milk pricing safety net program; reactions mixed

Source: Watertown Daily Times | USDA offers revised milk pricing safety net program; reactions mixed

Rabies kills young dog in Altona | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rabies kills young dog in Altona | News | pressrepublican.com

All Aboard for the Champlain Valley Dinner Train | Food News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: All Aboard for the Champlain Valley Dinner Train | Food News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Spaghetti Dinner – Everyone Welcome!

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, April 21, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:30 PM, $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Take-outs available.

How to Restore Broken Family Relationships – All Invited

April 18th, 7 PM St. Augustine’s Church

State Budget Includes $600,000 for Northern NY Farm Research

Northern N.Y.  Farmers in Essex, Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, Lewis and Jefferson counties are looking forward to the research that will be made possible by the recently announced $600,000 in New York State Budget funding for the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program that prioritizes research and technical assistance to benefit the dairy, livestock, […]

Town Board Meeting of April 9, 2018

A written summary of the meeting highlights will be posted ASAP. 

THIS WEEK’S SOUP KITCHEN MENU

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTER FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018. SERVED BEGINNING AT 4:30 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME!   CHICKEN AND BISCUITS MASHED POTATOES COLD SLAW BEANS DESSERT

Geddes resigns city events-coordinator post | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Geddes resigns city events-coordinator post | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik campaign files signatures for four ballot lines – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Stefanik campaign files signatures for four ballot lines – Sun Community News & Printing

Mayor defends plan in face of another departure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mayor defends plan in face of another departure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Chamber Benefits Breakfast Highlights Opportunities For Your Business

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on April 18th from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will  provide an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development.  You’ll also learn about  the many benefits and […]

Time to re-certify assault weapons in NY – Times Union

Source: Time to re-certify assault weapons in NY – Times Union