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CO union: Two Dannemora officers injured by inmate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CO union: Two officers injured by inmate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

US Supreme Court seems ready to strike down New York gun permit law – syracuse.com

Source: US Supreme Court seems ready to strike down New York gun permit law – syracuse.com

See 2021 election results for New York state propositions – syracuse.com

Source: See 2021 election results for New York state propositions – syracuse.com

In hospital room, a CNY mom says goodbye to her teen who loved cars and couldn’t outrace Covid – syracuse.com

Source: In hospital room, a CNY mom says goodbye to her teen who loved cars and couldn’t outrace Covid – syracuse.com

Jeffords Steel gives $22K boost to United Way campaign | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Jeffords Steel gives $22K boost to United Way campaign | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a long-standing history of supporting the local community, Jeffords Steel and Engineering Company once again gave back in a big way.

Props One, Three, Four fail in northern counties | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Props to amend election law lose by average 2/3 margin

Source: Props One, Three, Four fail in northern counties | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Props to amend election law lose by average 2/3 margin

Police: Suspect in Crown Point home invasion dead, resident injured

Source: Police: Suspect in Crown Point home invasion dead, resident injured

Voting reform ballot measures defeated by wide margins | NCPR News

Source: Voting reform ballot measures defeated by wide margins | NCPR News

DEC Adopts New Regulations to Protect Wildlife Management Areas

From NYS DEC  New Regulations will Improve Conservation and Safeguard Sustained Public Use New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of new regulations governing the public use of Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and the simultaneous repeal of three obsolete area-specific regulations. These regulations will become effective Jan. 1, […]

Developer proposes large resort on 350 acres near Whiteface Mountain

Source: Developer proposes large resort on 350 acres near Whiteface Mountain

A New Chapter in St. Augustine’s Parish History

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, November 17, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 20, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Appeal of Code Enforcement Officer decision of  Hobby Farm  at Tax Map Parcel 281.-2-2                                                Z2021-063 Jeff LaValley 89 Bear Swamp Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: Discussion about Zoning Code […]

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, November 10, 2021 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 13, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: 5-Lot Major Subdivision at Tax Map Parcel 270.-1-5-.1 with SEQRA P2021-033 Joyce and Tom Rafferty 5 Lot Major Subdivision Korn Drive Peru, NY 12972 Merge at […]

Democrats run strong in Cl.Co. Legislature races | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Democrats run strong in Cl.Co. Legislature races | News | pressrepublican.com

Hochul admin. eyeing more prison closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hochul admin. eyeing more prison closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Chamber music lovers will enjoy being in Saranac on Sunday, November 14th

The Horszowski Trio (Hor-SHOV-ski) is widely acknowledged as a vital force in the international chamber music world, giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times),“eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker). Since their debut in New York City […]

DEC Forest Rangers make rescues and arrests

Town of Lewis – Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 27 at 11:15 a.m., Essex County 911 contacted DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a 66-year-old hiker from Elizabethtown had suffered a non-weight bearing knee injury on the Mount Fay summit. Due to the hiker’s location, NYSP Aviation was requested and Forest Ranger Lt. Burns and Forest […]

Research in Northern New York Will Determine the Value of Public Libraries in Terms of Social Wellbeing

POTSDAM, NY (November 1, 2021) — Building on a growing body of research that studies the impact of cultural organizations on social wellbeing, The Northern New York Library Network in Potsdam, NY will conduct a three-year national research project, Libraries in Community Systems, to create a clearer understanding of the unique role public libraries play […]

VFW serving chicken and biscuits on Nov. 11

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]

57 additional COVID-19 positives and one additional death over the past two days

Since our 11/1 update, 57 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to forty-three. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Town Justice election still too close to call

By John T. Ryan Peru – When the polls closed last night only fourteen votes separated incumbent Town Justice James Kirby (495) and challenger Scott Thurber (509). When the Clinton County Board of Elections included Early Votes only two votes separated them. Thurber leads 529 to 527. 140 absentee ballots were issued. 71 were returned […]

Burlington School Board approves existing site for new high school

Source: Burlington School Board approves existing site for new high school

Police: Suspect in Crown Point home invasion dead, resident injured

Source: Police: Suspect in Crown Point home invasion dead, resident injured

Hochul extends paid family leave to include caring for a sick sibling | NCPR News

Source: Hochul extends paid family leave to include caring for a sick sibling | NCPR News

CDC Approves Pfizer Vaccine For Children Ages 5 To 11

Source: CDC Approves Pfizer Vaccine For Children Ages 5 To 11