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Archive for July, 2018

Thai rescue mission: Team, coach freed from cave

Source: Thai rescue mission: Team, coach freed from cave

Natural Gas Expansion Questions and Concerns Will be Heard

NYSEG will conduct a natural gas public information meeting on July 12, 2018 from 3PM to 7PM at the Peru Town Hall. Anyone with questions about NYSEG’s announced expansion plans or anyone who would like gas coverage extended to a nearby street/road should be able to get information at this meeting.

Tariffs bring uncertainty to North County business community – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Tariffs bring uncertainty to North County business community – Sun Community News & Printing

As state finalizes High Peaks plan, critics raise new questions | NCPR News

Source: As state finalizes High Peaks plan, critics raise new questions | NCPR News

Rescuers fail to revive Saranac man | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rescuers fail to revive Saranac man | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Heroin dealer gets prison time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru Man  Heroin dealer gets prison time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s/St. Patrick’s Oratory Pastor Honored

By John T. Ryan  Peru –  A celebration continued yesterday. On May 6th hundreds of St. Augustine’s parishioners and friends celebrated the 40th anniversary of Father Alan Shnob’s ordination to the priesthood. On Sunday, July 8, 2018 the celebration continued at St. Patrick’s Oratory/Mother Cabrini Shrine when Father Alan learned that two beautiful benches have […]

Cuomo, SUNY push back against Trump policy to rescind race-based college admissions – Times Union

Source: Cuomo, SUNY push back against Trump policy to rescind race-based college admissions – Times Union

Trooper’s crash leads to internal probe of drug unit – Times Union

Source: Trooper’s crash leads to internal probe of drug unit – Times Union

Cryptocurrency Mining in Plattsburgh This Week on MLJ – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Cryptocurrency Mining in Plattsburgh This Week on MLJ – Mountain Lake PBS

‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: ‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

DEC launches plan to combat harmful algal blooms – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: DEC launches plan to combat harmful algal blooms – Sun Community News & Printing

Meadowmount School of Music Students Perform Chamber Music in Saranac

Hill and Hollow Music is privileged to be host for an “off-campus” concert by advanced students of the renowned Meadowmount School of Music on Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.  The program will offer two substantial chamber music masterpieces featuring the superb vintage Steinway […]

2018 Building Activity Increases

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.   A building permit is required prior to […]

Peru Democrats and Republicans Pick Candidates for Town Offices

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Town of Peru Democratic and Republican parties have announced their nominees for Town Clerk, Town Council, and Town Justice for the November 2018 election. The Democrats nominated Kregg Bruno for the open one-year Town Board position. Bruno served on the Board from 2009-2015. The Democrats endorsed Republicans Dianne […]

Agenda: Peru Town Board Meeting of July 9, 2018

JULY 9, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 25, 2018;  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Community Input […]

Apple tree netting protects North Country crops | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Gazette repored on the netting about two weeks ago, but this story has much more detail. Source: Apple tree netting protects North Country crops | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Culture of Fear and Ambition Distorted Cuomo’s Economic Projects – The New York Times

Source: Culture of Fear and Ambition Distorted Cuomo’s Economic Projects – The New York Times

Wildnerness groups fault state plan for increased access to Adirondacks – Times Union

Source: Wildnerness groups fault state plan for increased access to Adirondacks – Times Union

ON THE SCENE: Do you believe in Santa Claus? – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: ON THE SCENE: Do you believe in Santa Claus? – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Paul Smith’s adds management degree | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Paul Smith’s adds management degree | Local News | pressrepublican.com

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights

Forest Ranger Actions for 6/25 – 7/1/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. Recent missions carried […]

Reduced Tillage Field Day July 31 in Willsboro

Willsboro, NY. In-field demonstrations with agricultural specialists and growers from NY and Vermont and six learning stations are all part of the Reduced Tillage in Organic Systems Field Day to be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm, 48 Sayward Lane, Willsboro, NY. The event […]

Osbourne to stay on as ELCS super – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Osbourne to stay on as ELCS super – Sun Community News & Printing

Plattsburgh gun-buyback nets 151 firearms – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Plattsburgh gun-buyback nets 151 firearms – Sun Community News & Printing