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Archive for December, 2019

Beautiful Christmas Music in Peru Tonight

Don’t forget the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert tonight at St. Augustine’s Church at 7:30 p.m. The choir performed a wonderful concert last night at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. You’ll love the wonderful four hand piano performances by Stephen Collier and Andrew Woodruff and the wonderful song selections. 90 minutes of Christmas entertainment […]

Peru Central School District Recognized as a Common Sense School

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Peru Central School District as a Common Sense School. Peru Central School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to […]

New Law Clarifies Removal of Disruptive Campers

From the office of State Senator Betty Little Legislation providing clear legal direction for campground owners needing to remove long-term guests who are disruptive has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.  State Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Billy Jones sponsored the measure (S1944a/A1659a) at the request of Campground Owners of New York (CONY). […]

Other parts of the Plattsburgh downtown revitalization plan are underway | NCPR News

Source: Other parts of the Plattsburgh downtown revitalization plan are underway | NCPR News

Stewart’s Official Ribbon Cutting

  By John T. Ryan Stewart’s conducted the official ribbon-cutting at its new Peru Shop this morning at 11 a.m. Store Manager Matt Duquette was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Matt’s staff was very busy with store specials being offered all day. Several local officials including Peru Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Assemblyman […]

Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the […]

Prevost lands huge order 

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Prevost lands huge order 

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

Source: History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

Critics cry foul in Plattsburgh DRI project, but our investigation found no evidence of corruption – An Opinion Story by North Country Public Radio 

Source: Critics cry foul in Plattsburgh DRI project, but our investigation found no evidence of corruption | NCPR News

Clinton County approves budget 

Source: Clinton County approves budget – Sun Community News & Printing

Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans 

Source: Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans – Sun Community News & Printing

Watertown superintendent confirms ammunition was found in school 

Source: Watertown superintendent confirms ammunition was found in school | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concerts This Weekend 

Source: Focus on four- hand piano | News | pressrepublican.com

City Council holds public hearing 

Source: City Council holds public hearing – Sun Community News & Printing

PHS Band and Select Chorus at Champlain Centre

Several members of the Plattsburgh High School Band and Select Chorus imparted the Spirit of Christmas at Champlain Centre today.

DEC Announces Annual ‘First Day’ Hikes In The Adirondacks

State and Partners to Lead Hikes on Jan. 1 to Celebrate New Year The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced “first day” hikes planned for Jan. 1, 2020, in DEC’s Region 5. DEC encourages New Yorkers to connect with nature by getting outdoors on the first day of the New Year […]

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT UNTIL 3 PM EST, Wed. DEC 18

Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …DANGEROUS SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE TODAY… SNOW SQUALLS ARE POSSIBLE BETWEEN 9 AM AND 1 PM AS AN ARCTIC FRONT MOVES ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK. AFFECTED LOCATIONS WILL SEE RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS…WITH BRIEF HEAVY SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. […]

North Country Chamber of Commerce Reports that Canadian Visitations are Up

Stats for January – September 2019 tell a very positive story about our continued attraction of Canadian visitors via the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing over the last two years. Compared to 2017: Canadian day trippers UP 6.45%! Canadians spending one night UP 3.56%! Canadians spending two or more nights UP 6.2%! The region has built a […]

Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News

Source: Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News

Stefanik Statement on FY2020 Appropriations Passage

  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of FY2020 Appropriations to keep the government open: “The House secured a crucial bipartisan result today: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.“Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many […]

Republican incumbents continue heading for exit in NY Senate

Source: Republican incumbents continue heading for exit in NY Senate

K of C Bingo Canceled Tonight

Peru, NY – The Peru, NY Knights of Columbus bingo scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th is canceled because of deteriorating road conditions.  The Peru K of C Bingo will resume on Tuesday, January 7th.  The Knights  wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A New Adirondack Snowmobile Trails App 

Source: A New Adirondack Snowmobile Trails App – – The Adirondack Almanack

Chamber Offers Professional Development & Leadership Training for 2020

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer an opportunity for emerging leaders in 2020.  Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will be included to help […]