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Archive for February, 2018

Trio of squads to head to cheer states – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Trio of squads to head to cheer states – Sun Community News & Printing

Section VII Class B finals set – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Section VII Class B finals set – Sun Community News & Printing

Child sexual abuse survivors turn up the heat on state senators | NCPR News

Source: Child sexual abuse survivors turn up the heat on state senators | NCPR News

Teachers take the lead in combating effects of poverty in school | NCPR News

Source: Teachers take the lead in combating effects of poverty in school | NCPR News

NYS Senate Approves Bill That would Allow Towns to Set Speed Limits

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate today approved a bill that would allow towns to set speed limits without the need to seek permission from the State Department of Transportation.The measure’s sponsor, Senator Betty Little, said villages, cities and towns with populations greater than 50,000 may set their speed limits […]

Budget Workshop #2 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 6th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Examine current year projections Review tax levy limit calculation Receive overview of revenues Discuss and determine […]

Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Highlights of February 26, 2018 Peru Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan A Board/Community Workshop on the Main Street project was scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6PM. Adele Douglas and Don McBrayer will be asked to be present to answer any additional questions from the community and the Board. Adele Douglass would like the Board to authorize letting bids on the […]

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Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Tanner Spear Peru HS Junior interviewed. Source: Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Father and Son Working Side By Side

By John T. Ryan Richard and Nick Arnold are #33 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. The father and son operate Peru Welding and Machine at 139 Dashnaw Rd. Richard opened the business in 1978. Nick joined him seven years ago. When the Peru Gazette […]

Project Drawings for the Main Street Plan Are on Display at the Peru Town Hall

Mission of Hope gets teeth in new service | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Story features Dr. Anne-Marie B. Spear.  Source: Mission of Hope gets teeth in new service | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Chris Mazdzer Hasn’t Forgotten Peru

Thanks to Don and Shirley Evans for providing information regarding Chris Mazdzer’s Peru roots. Last week Chris won a Silver Medal in luge competition at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.  He was the first American man to medal in luge. Chris attended Peru Central through grade 7 or 8. Open the Olympic profile below and […]

Mission #71 Journal Friday, February 23, 2018

Sister Debbie Blow’s Mission Journal – Food for thought and a great summary of the good works being done by the our friends and neighbors. This is our hump day – three days completed and three days ahead of us after today. A cool breeze enveloped us as we gathered supplies for our morning tasks […]

Rt. 9 Bridge Still Closed

Peru – February 23, 2018 – As of 11 AM the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flats Bridge over the Ausable River was still closed. There is a serious ice jam on both sides of the bridge with water flowing into a nearby field. New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) representative Michael Flick said bridges are […]

State Police still investigating missing Whiteface skier’s story – Times Union

Source: State Police still investigating missing Whiteface skier’s story – Times Union

Another Push For Pre-Teen Big Game Hunting – – The Adirondack Almanack

  Source: Another Push For Pre-Teen Big Game Hunting – – The Adirondack Almanack

NY has paid $11M in harassment settlements since 2008

Source: NY has paid $11M in harassment settlements since 2008

NY sheriffs call on state to fund armed officers at school entrances – Capitol Confidential

Source: NY sheriffs call on state to fund armed officers at school entrances – Capitol Confidential

Several Important Items on Monday’s Town Board Agenda

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: Main St. Project Update. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Building Permit Fee Change. DISCUSSION: Flooding Update. DISCUSSION: Court Arraignments Concerns. DISCUSSION: Miniseries Filming on Lyons […]

NYS Route 9 Bridge Over Ausable River Closed for Repairs

Information from the NYS Department of Transportation  Motorists are advised that the NYS Route 9 bridge over the Ausable River, known locally as Carpenter’s Flats, in Clinton County, has been closed due to ice and high water conditions. The bridge will remain closed until water recedes enough to allow a thorough post-flood inspection and to […]

Peru Knights Assist Religious Education and Local Catholic Schools 

On Sunday, February 11, at the St. Augustine’s Church Mardi Gras celebration for religious education students, Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented a $500 New York State Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. check to Father Alan Shnob and St. Augustine’s Religious Education Director Janice Morse and to benefit the parish’s religious education program. New […]

Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Source: Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Dylan Ratigan declares for Congress, shakes up Stefanik race

Source: Dylan Ratigan declares for Congress, shakes up Stefanik race