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Archive for June, 2019

“Industry and Immigration in Clinton County”

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Industry and Immigration in Clinton County” Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m. At Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name […]

The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY 

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society and The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY with Dr. Gordon C. Pollard Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street Keeseville, NY Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s […]

SUNY Canton to offer commercial driver’s license certification program | NCPR News

Source: SUNY Canton to offer commercial driver’s license certification program | NCPR News

Peru High School 2019 Graduation

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Adirondack Rural Health Network Seeks Rural Health Champions of the Year

Nominations are being accepted for individuals in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties through Friday, July 26. [Glens Falls, NY] – The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), a program of AHI, is seeking nominations for Rural Health Champions of the Year to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the health […]

Stefanik Announces Millions in Federal Funding for 5 NY-21 Towns

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded five towns in NY-21 with federal funding for community development in rural areas. The towns include Alexandria, Fowler, Norfolk, Stockholm, and Hammond. In total, the towns will receive $4,412,000. “Advocating for resources for our rural towns is a […]

Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach 

Source: Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Votes to Secure Funding for Humanitarian Aid and Border Security

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the House passage of the Senate’s bill for emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the Southern Border: “I am thankful to my colleagues for working together in a bipartisan fashion to pass the Senate’s bill for humanitarian assistance and border security […]

Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans 

Source: Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans | NCPR News

Gazebo Concerts Begin Sunday, June 30th

Keeseville Concerts Begin July 5th

Osborne Named Interim Chazy Superintendent

Chazy Central Rural School Facebook Page: The CCRS Board of Education would like to announce the appointment of Scott Osborne as Interim Superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Welcome to Chazy Mr. Osborne!

Plattsburgh Durkee Lot plan updated

Source: Durkee Lot plan updated – Sun Community News & Printing

Ticonderoga School Superintendent McDonald to Retire 

Source: McDonald to retire – Sun Community News & Printing

Local county clerks oppose ‘Green Light’ license law 

Source: Local county clerks oppose ‘Green Light’ license law | Local News | pressrepublican.com

4 Essex County women facing welfare fraud charges 

Source: 4 Essex County women facing welfare fraud charges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today 

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s Monday, June 24, 2019 Meeting 

By John T. Ryan Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the Washington St. expansion is moving in the right direction. Two recent meetings betwen the Town and the developer made progress. DEC regulations, road and sidewalk width are at issue. After saying things are moving in the right direction, McDonald adjourned the meeting to enter executive session […]

Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s June 10, 2019 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  […]

These Men Are Our Family, Neighbors and Friends

Plattsburgh – The military biographies of the fifteen veterans who flew to Washington D.C. on the June 22, 2019 North Country Honor Flight were memorable, often very stirring and humorous. Thank you to Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey for providing them. GERALD COOPER Navy  1951-1955   Korea   EM-2  2nd Class Jerry was an […]

Planning Board’s July Agenda

WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of June 12, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. 2-Lot Merge with SEQR: P-2019-016 Dr. Driss Hassam 2-Lot Merge  258.-2-43/258.-2-42 8 Coastland Dr. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 2.  Site Plan Review with SEQR: […]

New speeds, new rules for farm tractors and other equipment

Source: New speeds, new rules | Local News | pressrepublican.com

School Board Special Meeting

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief special meeting at 7:15 AM on Tuesday, June 25th in the MS/HS Community Room.  The full agenda will be available on the district’s website.  All are welcome.  

Plattsburgh firefighters honored with full week 

Source: Firefighters honored with full week – Sun Community News & Printing