Archive for 'General News'
10th Mountain Division headquarters heading to Afghanistan
Watertown Daily Times | 10th Mountain Division headquarters heading to Afghanistan.
Posted: September 24th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Hundreds flock to Applefest; Peru Central Band was great
By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s 36th Annual Applefest enjoyed another success last weekend. Crowds flocked to Peru to see the Saturday, September 21st parade and to enjoy the craft fair, food, games and other activities. On Sunday, the rain din’t fall during the Applefest, but it did fall in several neighboring communities, which […]
Posted: September 24th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Fuller Rd. from Bear Swamp to Sullivan Rd. to be closed for paving tomorrow
Click here for details
Posted: September 24th, 2013 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Watchdog group: NYS doled out billions after budget accord
The deals after the spending deal – Times Union.
Posted: September 24th, 2013 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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SUNY, Cuomo back tougher standards for teaching programs
SUNY, Cuomo back tougher standards for teaching programs | Democrat and Chronicle
Posted: September 24th, 2013 under Education News, General News, State Government News.
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Out with the inns: Adirondack destinations slowly vanishing
Out with the inns: Adirondack destinations slowly vanishing – Utica, NY – The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York.
Posted: September 23rd, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Income sources request refused; NYS Assembly, Senate cite separation of powers over Moreland panel letter, but pursuit hasn’t ended
Income sources request refused – Times Union.
Posted: September 23rd, 2013 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Calkins Rd., Reservoir Rd. and possibly Quaker Springs water pressure be reduced on Monday; All users asked to conserve water
Message from the Peru Water Superintendent
Posted: September 21st, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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2014 budget highlight’s Monday’s Town Board agenda
Regular Mtg Agenda Sept 23 2013
Posted: September 21st, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Peru orchardist, respected local leader passes away
Roger F. Forrence » Obituaries » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Mark Hamilton is the new director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority
New director named for Plattsburgh Housing Authority » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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SUNY student severely burned in Couch St. fire
Woman rescued from fire, severely burned » Breaking News » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under General News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh student rescued from fire, severely burned
Woman rescued from fire, severely burned » Breaking News » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under General News.
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Naughty images dodge state computer scrub test; Comptroller finds data not properly removed from surplus state computers
Naughty images dodge state computer scrub test – Times Union.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under Education News, General News, State Government News.
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Second Hudson Falls library worker loses job in wake of reading program controversy
Second Hudson Falls library worker loses job in wake of reading program controversy.
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru students celebrate the International Day of Peace
Each year Peru Middle School students celebrate the International Day of Peace by placing pin wheels at the school’s entrance. Thanks to Lynn and Ann Wilke’s phone call the Gazette was able to take a few photos. Click here for a 2011 story which explained the school’s participation in the program. […]
Posted: September 20th, 2013 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Union to fight GE plan to close Fort Edward plant
Union to fight GE plan to close Fort Edward plant.
Posted: September 19th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Redford siblings charged with stealing Peru Highway Dept. truck
Redford siblings charged with stealing truck » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 18th, 2013 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Chefs Pull Out All the Stops to Win Mac-and-Cheese Challenge
Chefs Pull Out All the Stops to Win Mac-and-Cheese Challenge | Seven Days.
Posted: September 18th, 2013 under General News.
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Quebec’s controversial “charter of values”
Quebec’s controversial “charter of values” « The In Box.
Posted: September 18th, 2013 under General News.
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Kim Davis pulls out Independence win in treasurer race
Kim Davis pulls out Independence win in treasurer race » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: September 17th, 2013 under General News.
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Owens, Langley Applaud DOT’s $2.4 Million Grant to Plattsburgh International; Grant Will Fund Terminal Expansion, Help Airport Accommodate Influx of Canadian Travelers
PLATTSBURGH, NY—Today, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will award Plattsburgh International Airport $2,480,667.00 to expand its terminal. Congressman Bill Owens and Chairman of the Clinton County Legislature Jim Langley applauded the announcement. “This is great news for the Plattsburgh community and for the many tourists, business travelers and residents who use […]
Posted: September 17th, 2013 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A visit to eight national parks concludes
By Jean & John Ryan Bryce Canyon National Park includes some very colorful rocks which have been sculpted by erosion into pillars called “hoodoos.” Iron oxides give red, yellow and brown tints to this canyon’s limestone. The name native Americans gave to this area translates as “red rocks standing like man in a bowl-shaped canyon.” […]
Posted: September 17th, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Travel Photos.
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Fort Drum soldier to receive Medal of Honor
Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum soldier to receive Medal of Honor.
Posted: September 17th, 2013 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local Republican candidates for office would like to meet you
Posted: September 16th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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