Archive for September, 2011
Lake Placid school board hears complaints over policies, iPads
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Post-Irene waterway work scrutinized
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Peru students celebrate Peace Day
By John T. Ryan When Ann and Lynn Wilke looked out their upstairs windows this morning they saw children placing pinwheels at the entrance to Peru Central School. They couldn’t help but wonder what the pinwheels signified. According to school officials the Middle School students were celebrating the International Day of Peace. It was established […]
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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Superintendent explains Peru Intermediate’s basement mold problem
Letter Regarding Intermediate School Basement September 20 2011
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Deadly-force simulator puts cops in real-world situations
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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The science and safety of hydrofracking: Q&A with Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, professor of engineering, Cornell University
The Post Standard reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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New York’s unemployment rate holds steady at 8%
The NYS Department of Labor reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Texting while driving tickets surge in New York State, Rochester region
The Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Matt Doheny’s 2012 bid for Congress is official.
From the office of Matt Doheny The Watertown businessman and registered Republican filed paperwork today with the Federal Elections Commission to become a candidate for Congress, where he will represent northern and Central New York’s interests in Washington. “While my campaign may technically start today, I’ve been out listening to residents all over northern and […]
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Lawmakers say phasing out state Medicaid mandates is a priority; Tax-cap combined with Medicaid coast increases could mean cutting other services
The Times Union reports
Posted: September 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Lake Placid Middle/High School principals happy with behavior program
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Cuomo launches neighborhood cleanup corps
The Times Union reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Thank you for another successful Applefest
By Donald McBrayer The 34th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest was a record-breaking success. On behalf on the entire Applefest Team I wish to offer thanks and recognize all the people that made it possible: To Father Alan Shnob whose spiritual guidance kept us working as a team through thick & thin. To the Knights of […]
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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A changed wilderness: Backcountry landscape is different because of Tropical Storm Irene
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Here’s a great place to take your kids/grandchildren this weekend
1ST ANNUAL KIDS FAIR AND FESTIVAL @ BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN DATE: Saturday and Sunday, SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 TIME: 10:00 – 4:00 $5.00 General Admission $2.00 ages 3 – 12 yrs 250 River Road, Peru, NY 12972 KIDS CAN ENJOY MANY OLD TIME GAMES SUCH […]
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Behind the poverty numbers: real lives, real pain
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Wanakena ranger school enrollment growing
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Indian River school enrollment boom leads to hiring more staff; over 4,400 enrolled
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Hope you enjoyed the 2011 Applefest; people came from near and far
This weekend’s St. Augustine’s Applefest was a great success thanks to the support of thousands of visitors, beautiful weather, the support of local businesses, all the parade units and the work of hundreds of volunteers. Final figures have yet to be announced, but based on previous years the Applefest should raise about $25,000 for the […]
Posted: September 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Butcher Block plans expansion; Banquet room would seat 136, add about 12 jobs
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 18th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru was very crowded yesterday for the Applefest
By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s Applefest drew record crowds yesterday for the parade and afternoon food, games and entertainment. Festivities will begin at noon today with a chicken BBQ, great entertainment, food, games, crafts and a variety of products being sold by vendors on the grounds. Come one, come all to the Peru […]
Posted: September 18th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Ulrich in line to chair APA?
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 16th, 2011 under General News.
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Grace Potter to play two Vermont benefit concerts for flood relief
The Free Press reports
Posted: September 16th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Retired vice principal arrested after bringing handgun into Adams school
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 16th, 2011 under General News.
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Fort Drum ranges appealing to Air Force; Bombing runs give airmen a taste of the real thing
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 16th, 2011 under General News.
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