Archive for January, 2011
St. Lawrence University’s economic impact $275 million a year
NCPR reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens, Rehberg to Co-Chair Bipartisan House Northern Border Caucus
Rep. Denny Rehberg (MT-AL) and Rep. Bill Owens (NY-23) meet to discuss the needs of northern border communities. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Denny Rehberg (MT-AL) and Bill Owens (NY-23) announced today that they will serve together as co-chairs of the House Northern Border Caucus, a congressional organization of House Members formed to educate Congress and […]
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Camp Gabriels may be easier to sell without buildings
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Gibson supports 1099 repeal but not Owens’ bill
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Paul Smith’s College contributes $64 million to local economy, study says
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Schumer calls attention to health care tax credit
The Post Star reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Thruway nightmare stirs action by state Learning from storm, new rules aim to avoid a repeat of shutdown that stranded motorists
BuffaloNews.com reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Adirondack bat population continues to decline
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: January 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Franklin Co. clerk warns about deed-search company
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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DEC dispatch move questioned
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Clinton County real estate sales slowed dramatically in December, but only slightly in 2010
Clinton County December single-family home sales decline by 40% Clinton County December median December single-family home prices increase by 40% Clinton County 2010 sales decline by a modest 6.9% Clinton County 2010 median prices decline only slightly Comments on 2010 from the CEO of the NYS Association of Realtors
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Zoning Board tabled two applications pending more information
Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of December 15th, 2010 to order at 7:00 pm.
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Zoning Board News.
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Owens named to Agriculture Subcommittees
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today his appointment to two House Agriculture subcommittees. While serving with his colleagues on the federal panel influential in decisions critical to the farming community, Owens will sit on the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry as well as the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. “I’m looking forward […]
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Extended Town tax collection hours on January 31st
The Town Of Peru Tax Collection Office will be extending the hours on Monday January 31, 2011. The Tax Office will be open from 8:00AM-3:00PM. Residents are also invited to use the new lock box (checks or money orders only) located on the outside of the Town Hall at 3036 Main Street, Peru. For further […]
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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The Public Forum originally scheduled for January 24th was postponed until February 14th due to inclement weather.
Peru Central School District and Peru Central’s budget advisory committee will host a public forum at 6 PM on Monday, February 14th at 6 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. Monday’s 6 PM public forum will actively engage district residents by soliciting ideas and perceptions regarding school finances, cost reductions, […]
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Longtime journalist picked as chief editor for Press-Republican
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Three Fort Drum soldiers accused of robbing grocery store
The Post Standard reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Poll: New Yorkers hate budget pain
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Synchronized skating returns to Lake Placid
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Bipartisan Upstate Delegation Will Sit Together at State of the Union
From the office of Congressman Owens WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congressman Bill Owens will join a bipartisan delegation of Upstate New York Members of Congress to sit together during the President’s annual State of the Union address. Members of the delegation will include Representatives Brian Higgins (NY-27), Chris Lee (NY-26), Paul Tonko (NY-21), Tom Reed (NY-29), […]
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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It’s going to be tough on the North Country
North Country Public Radio’s Brian Mann comments Please note the generally thoughtful reader comments
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Our local winter round-up; There’s no excuse for being bored
By Adele Douglas They can be cold and miserable but our winters do provide some fun and unique opportunities for outdoor activities. My idea of a great day is an outing with friends and/or family, near home, that doesn’t take more than a few hours, then heading home (often with a stop at Rulf’s for […]
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Trudeau staff ‘anxious’ about Institute’s future
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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GPS helps Tupper Lake Police Chief find officers allegedly sleeping on duty
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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DEC to close Ray Brook dispatch office
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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