Archive for 'General News'
World War II military service, a successful career and a loving family
By John T. Ryan Ralph Santor has always associated with people just a little older than himself. He was one of the youngest members of Peru High School’s class of 1944. He was also one of the youngest at his U.S. Navy seaman’s training and as a member of the crew of the USS Arkab. […]
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union
Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab
IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab – The Buzz: Business news.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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A Burlington Company Takes a Chance on the Segway | Seven Days
A Burlington Company Takes a Chance on the Segway | Seven Days.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Upcoming Events at the Peru Free Library
Garden Talks Our latest garden talk Planting Day was held on Thursday, May 16th. Led by a Master Gardener our group learned all about when to plant our vegetables and a closing open forum was full of helpful gardening tips. Our next talk is at 6:00pm on June 20″‘ and will be on tomatoes. Free […]
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Education News, General News.
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IBM layoffs have begun – WCAX.COM
IBM layoffs have begun – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Business News, General News.
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Little Ausable River is raging at Heyworth/Mason Park following almost 3″ of rain
Water laps on bridge – Movie Heyworth-Mason 4a and Movie Little Ausable Rages
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Weather News/History.
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Safe water, natural gas availability, speed limits, the historic register and assessor reappointment highlight meeting
By John T. Ryan Important decisions having to do with water quality improvement project costs, natural gas availability and speed limits highlighted the Monday, June 10, 2013 Town Board meeting. Counselors approved two resolutions that could add from $25, 000 to $50,000 to the cost of the water quality improvement project. Bringing natural gas to […]
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Business News, Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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DOD confirms identity of two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday
Watertown Daily Times | DOD confirms identity of two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday.
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News.
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NYCO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WINS SECOND PASSAGE IN SENATE
From the Office of State Senator Betty Little A proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow for a land exchange between New York State and NYCO Minerals, Inc. located in Essex County won second passage today in the Senate according to its sponsor, Senator Betty Little. The exchange would enable NYCO to continue its wollastonite mining […]
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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A Buffalo News Editorial
The Buffalo News: Albany remains a cesspool of corruption. Every year, it seems, elected officials, including members of the Assembly and Senate, are unmasked as thieves, cheats or manipulators gaming the system for their own benefit. They extend from the rank and file to the leaders of each chamber to independently elected officeholders such as former […]
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Opinion, State Government News.
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Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union
Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union.
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest This Weekend
Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Caddisflies are missing from Ogdensburg, and no one really knows why
Watertown Daily Times | Caddisflies are missing from Ogdensburg, and no one really knows why.
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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CUNY and SUNY bigs get chauffeurs as tuition soars – NYPOST.com
CUNY and SUNY bigs get chauffeurs as tuition soars – NYPOST.com.
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Education News, General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill
Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill.
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Business News, General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Outstanding audit results for Plattsburgh School District
Please read the audit findings of NYS Comptroller Thomas DeNapoli. These are the best results the Peru Gazette has ever seen!
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Trailer destroyed by fire in Peru
Trailer destroyed by fire in Peru » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: June 9th, 2013 under General News.
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Bill Ston: A man with a commanding presence at war and at peace
By John T. Ryan June 9 – Generations of Peru Central School students remember Bill Ston as their high school chemistry teacher. Yesterday another important part of Bill’s life was recalled as he joined fifteen other World War II veterans on the North Country Honor Flight to Washington DC. The veterans toured the World War […]
Posted: June 9th, 2013 under General News.
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Peru businessman honored for his World War II service
By John T. Ryan June 9 – Many people know Doug Brown as the man who operated Peru Hardware for 40 years (1946-1985). Like most World War II veterans, Doug didn’t talked to many people about his war experiences and like most of those veterans he had never visited the World War II Memorial in […]
Posted: June 9th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Hundreds send off Vets’ Honor Flight
Hundreds of people came to the Base Oval and the Clinton County Airport this morning to give sixteen World War II veterans a wonderful “North Country Honor Flight” send-off. This afternoon the veterans and their escorts will visit the World War Ii Memorial, the Iwo Jima Monument and Arlington Cemetery. They’ll arrive back home about […]
Posted: June 8th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fourth Watertown nurse accused of drug charges
Watertown Daily Times | Fourth Samaritan nurse accused of drug charges.
Posted: June 7th, 2013 under General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Pasquales asks for Zoning Law Interpretation – permitted parking at issue
Agenda 06.13-1
Posted: June 7th, 2013 under General News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Monday’s Town Board Meeting Agenda includes speed zone request and culvert repair/replacement update
Regular Mtg Agenda June 10 2013
Posted: June 7th, 2013 under General News, Town Board News.
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1 1/8″ of rain in Peru between 3 pm Thursday and noon Friday
Posted: June 7th, 2013 under General News, Weather News/History.
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