Peter Glushko
Saranac, Peru, Champlain net over $967K in state grants
SARANAC | The Town of Saranac was awarded $907,348 in state economic development funds last week, giving new life to a water project over two years in the making. Read more
Peru, Chazy elect new town supervisors
PLATTSBURGH | The towns of Peru and Chazy will welcome new town supervisors next year. Read more
Peru Kinney Drugs celebrates grand opening
PERU | Following the retirement of its long-serving owner, the Peru Health Mart Pharmacy has been rebranded under the Kinney Drugs banner. Read more
Open races yield new supervisors, other races too close to call
PLATTSBURGH — A number of local races remain undecided following razor-thin margins in Tuesday’s general election. Read more
State grant to aid with Peru sewer project
PERU | The Town of Peru has been awarded a $1 million state intermunicipal water infrastructure grant (IWIG). Read more
Small tax increase expected for Peru homeowners
PERU | The tentative budget for the Town of Peru shows that the tax rate for homeowners will increase by less than one percent, not including special districts. Read more
Langley, McDonald compete for Peru Town Supervisor
PERU | Two candidates are running for Peru Town Supervisor. Read more
Write-in results announced
PLATTSBURGH | The results of last month’s primaries are in, and the list of candidates voters will see on the ballot next month has crystallized. Read more
Peru woman in ICU after dog attack
PERU | A local woman was hospitalized and is in intensive care after suffering what family members described as “major facial trauma” as a result of a bulldog attack last Friday. Read more
Panel OKs county-wide shared services plan
PLATTSBURGH | A county-led panel of local mayors and town supervisors last Friday officially approved Clinton County’s shared services plan, a savings roadmap expected to net over $700,000 worth of savings to municipalities throughout the county. Read more
Clinton County races come into focus
PLATTSBURGH | With the deadline to file independent petitions now past, the ballots have firmed up for contested races in Clinton County this fall. Read more
County officials to explore fee hike
PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County may raise fees for use of the county’s tax assessment services. Read more
Races emerge as candidates file in Clinton County
PLATTSBURGH — An early look at the field for local elections is coming into focus as candidates have filed designated party petitions with the Clinton County Board of Elections. Read more
Peru supervisor recounts military service
”You don’t have time to think about death when you’re serving,” says Pete Glushko Read more
Peru seeking funding for sewer project
PERU — Town officials are on the hunt for funding sources for its $4 million sewer project. Read more
Task force aims to snuff out smoking
PLATTSBURGH — A chief goal is targeting counties to increase the age to purchase tobacco products to 21 Read more
Local municipal buildings to get facelifts
PLATTSBURGH — A number of localities across the region are gearing up for municipal building renovation projects. Read more
State Senate greenlights towns to set own speed limits
PLATTSBURGH — Towns might have the ability to change traffic speeds on roads without state permission in the future. Read more
Clinton County signs off on road swap
PLATTSBURGH — Three towns have agreed to swap out sections of Military Turnpike Extension for county-owned roads. Read more
Localities aim to put bite in regional dog control approach
PLATTSBURGH — Multiple municipalities across Clinton County are still struggling to find round-the-clock dog control coverage. Read more