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Archive for May, 2014

Honor Flight interim director named

Honor Flight interim director named » Local News » Press-Republican.

North Country Honor Flight director resigns

North Country Honor Flight director resigns » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru Resident, Austin Waid-Jones Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Austin Waid-Jones of Peru, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the Spring 2014 semester. A total of 1,380 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s […]

A Suspicious Death Draws Attention to Burlington’s Homeless Encampments

A Suspicious Death Draws Attention to Burlington’s Homeless Encampments | City | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice.

Stefanik, Doheny Spar in TWC News Debate for North Country’s Congress Seat

Stefanik, Doheny Spar in TWC News Debate for North Country’s Congress Seat – Time Warner Cable News.

Trooper Killed Following Traffic Stop in Binghamton – Time Warner Cable News

Trooper Killed Following Traffic Stop in Binghamton – Time Warner Cable News.

Hamlet Paving Today

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving Buttonwood Parkway, Woodland Drive and Maiden Lane (in that order) on Tuesday, May 29, 2014 beginning at about 7:30 AM.  The project should be complete by about 10 AM.  The streets will be closed or restricted during the paving process.  Yesterday’s rain delayed the paving 24 […]

Edward Larow Makes Dean’s List at Messiah College

GRANTHAM, PA (05/27/2014)(readMedia)– Peru resident Edward Larow was named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at Messiah College. Larow is a junior majoring in history with social studies certification. Dean’s list is earned by receiving a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Messiah College, a private Christian college of the […]

NYC trash, shipped by rail, coming to upstate landfill

NYC trash, shipped by rail, coming to landfill.

Lower-cost states’ tax breaks lure NY companies

Lower-cost states’ tax breaks lure NY companies | Crain’s New York Business.

Peru VFW Welcomes the Community Every Veterans Day

Peru VFW Post 409 conducted its traditional Memorial Day Ceremonies today. Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan was the main speaker.

Memorable Ceremonies at Veterans Park

The Robert A. LaFountain Disabled American Veterans Chapter 179 conducted memorable Memorial Day Ceremonies today at the Veterans Park on the U.S. Oval. Chapter Commander Carmon Rust welcomed the large crowd. The ceremony included a very moving Raising of the Flags ceremony and a speech titled “Why We Remember” by Steven Bowman, Director of the […]

A Call For Artists

The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts is excited to announce a new call for artists. The NCCCA is currently working with a private client to purchase artworks for their commercial building as it is being renovated. Artists may submit up to three entries each. Entries should be submitted by email to gallery@plattsburgharts.org and […]

Space Available in the Great Adirondack Car Show, Craft Fair & Giant Garage Sale

The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 16th Annual Great Adirondack Car Show, Craft Fair & Giant Garage Sale! Join us on Saturday, June 14th at the Crete Center to see cars, truck and motorcycles from every era competing in 30 different classes. Enter your vehicle in advance for only $10. This family […]

A Veteran’s Son Describes the North Country Honor Flight

On Saturday May 17, 2014 Ed Eisele of Peru escorted his mother Peg Eisele, a World War II Navy WAVE, on a North Country Honor Flight to Washington DC. Jeff Pescia of Plattsburgh escorted Joe Kelly of Peru. Both escorts were kind enough to send The Peru Gazette several photos and Ed was kind enough to […]

Superintendent Shuffle: Why Vermont’s Top Jobs in Education Turn Over So Quickly

Superintendent Shuffle: Why Vermont’s Top Jobs in Education Turn Over So Quickly | Education | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice.

New York State Bar Association Extends Program Providing Discounted Legal Help to Veterans

ALBANY, NY (05/22/2014)(readMedia)– Recognizing the legal challenges faced by veterans, the New York State Bar Association has extended, through November 2014, a statewide program that provides discounted legal help to military veterans. The Veteran Referral Panel program, which began in November 2013, helps veterans with a broad range of legal matters, including obtaining federal benefits, […]

Monday Town Board Agenda Routine

Regular Mtg Agenda 05282014

NCCCA and the Strand Theatre Present The Sinatra Show with the Joey Thomas Big Band

Plattsburgh, NY (May 21, 2014) –The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) and the Strand Theatre are proud to present “The Sinatra Show” with the Joey Thomas Big Band on Sunday, June 8th at 3:00pm. This special performance, in remembrance of “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, promises to delight with some of the most memorable […]

National Defense Authorization Act Passes; Congressman Owens Comments

Act Bans Funds for Base Realignment and Includes 1.8% pay raise WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Bill Owens joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015 by a vote of 325 – 98. Owens praised steps to strengthen review of sexual […]

Peru Central Final Proposition and School Board Vote Totals

By John T. Ryan Here are Peru Central School Board and Proposition vote totals. 971 voters cast ballots. Budget: 693 Yes, 247 No Capital: 648 Yes, 282 No Bus: 661 Yes, 246 No School Board: Bonnie Berry               770 Jill Folsom                  691 Donna LaRocque     209 Genie Denton           […]

A Morning Drive in Peru, NY – May 21, 2014

What a way to start your day! 

Successful Turkey Hunt For a Combat Veteran

The Clinton County Veterans Service Agency working with local hunter Terry Sears were successful in taking disabled combat veteran Patrick Romeo on a spring turkey hunt. Sears had contacted the Veterans Service Agency saying he would like to give back to a veteran who had given so much. The Service Agency put Sears in touch […]

Berry & Folsom Elected; Budget and Propositions Pass

By John T. Ryan (Published 9:37 PM and updated with totals 9:42 PM) Bonnie Berry and Jill Folsom easily won election to the Peru Central School Board of Education. Incumbents Donna LaRocque and Genie Denton were third and fourth respectively. The budget, capital spending and school bus propositions passed by wide margins. Totals received from Peru […]

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