Archive for 'General News'
Tuesday is Election Day: Peru has two important local races
Voting in the Town of Peru will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 Main St., in Peru. All registered voters are encouraged to make their voices heard. Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Brandy McDonald, incumbent Democrat […]
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Most of U.S. unemployed no longer receive benefits
Most Of U.S. Unemployed No Longer Receive Benefits | Fox News.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Vermont’s shrinking middle class
Vermont’s shrinking middle class | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Health Care premiums increasing 8 percent in NY
Health Care premiums increasing 8 percent in NY – NYPOST.com.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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New Yorkers’ need for food stamps spikes
New Yorkers’ need for food stamps spikes | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union
Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area (Chazy ranked 44th in Upstate)
Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area | North Countryman. Click here for our story on Peru Central’s ranking
Posted: November 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Here’s another one of our community’s wonders
By John T. Ryan Two years ago Adele Douglas wrote an article telling our readers about her walk through Ausable Marsh. Today my wife Jean and I discovered how well Adele described her experience. While most people view the marsh from Ausable Point State Park, this trail brings you through the western side of the […]
Posted: November 6th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Fall is beautiful here in Peru
By John T. Ryan November 5, 2011 has been a beautiful day in Peru. My wife Jean and I decided to take a walk in our own town. We drove the short distant to Ausable Point State Park. It was a cool 45 degrees, but several people were walking, running, bicycling and enjoying the park’s […]
Posted: November 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Letters to the Editor on local political contests received November 4, 2011
Posted: November 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Four vie to be judges for huge district
Four vie to be judges for huge district – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Excellent story with much more detail than the Press Republican’s story
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Duprey co-sponsored Autism bill
Message from Janet Duprey: As a co-sponsor of Assembly bill 6305-A, I stood proudly with Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signed the bill into law. This new law which becomes effective November 1, 2012 provides health insurance coverage for those in need of diagnosis and those who have been diagnosed as being on the Autism […]
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Preliminary 2012 Town budget increase is below the 2% tax cap
A letter from Town Supervisor Peter Glushko The Town of Peru’s Preliminary Budget for 2012 is ready for public scrutiny and the Town’s tax levy is well below the 2% cap. Tax levies for Town General, Town Highway remained the same as the 2011 levy. The Town Sewer tax levy increased by 2% due to […]
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Vermont schools challenged by need to produce science and tech grads
Vermont schools challenged by need to produce science and tech grads | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Essex High School sit-in draws support from graduates, other high schools
Essex High School sit-in draws support from graduates, other high schools | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Champlain Bridge to open Monday
Champlain Bridge to open Monday » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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PEF approves revised contract, averting layoffs
PEF approves revised contract, averting layoffs – Times Union.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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‘Taste of Home’ returns to Crete Center this Saturday Cooking school to feature chef Eric Villegas
PLATTSBURGH — The Taste of Home Cooking School is back by popular demand. Denton Publications and other fine sponsors will bring the Taste of Home Cooking School back to the Crete Memorial Civic Center this Saturday, Nov. 5, once again giving people an opportunity to learn helpful tips and techniques through informative cooking demonstrations. Ed […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Canadian consumers pay 11 per cent more than Americans
Canadian consumers pay 11 per cent more than Americans, Carney says – The Globe and Mail.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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EDITORIAL: Use homeland security funds wisely
EDITORIAL: Use homeland security funds wisely.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Deep in a dilemma over Essex County home
Deep in a dilemma over county home – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Adirondack Family Activities: 4 Adirondack Ski Swaps
Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Family Activities: 4 Adirondack Ski Swaps.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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There’s a lot of work to do when they get home
By John T. Ryan Most Peru residents would probably agree that the hundreds of Jamaican men who come to our community from August through October are part of the fabric of our community. They harvest our apples and spend thousands of dollars in our local stores. We see them at the Grand Union, in Stewart’s […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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More retirements are expected by state workers, teachers in New York
More retirements are expected by state workers, teachers in New York | syracuse.com.
Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Flynn plans to replace old, noisy seats as part of makeover | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com
Flynn plans to replace old, noisy seats as part of makeover | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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