Archive for 'General News'
Forrence Orchards had a successful harvest even after the summer storm damage
Peru’s highways have been very busy during the past several weeks as our orchardists have been harvesting their apple crops. The River Road was particularly busy this past weekend. Forrence Orchards was harvesting Cortland and Gala apples and transporting them to their River Road storage and packing facility. Seth Forrence said year’s first-quality harvest was […]
Posted: October 10th, 2011 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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This man knows our community
Anyone visiting Forrence Orchards quickly senses the pride the Forrence family has in their orchard and the respect they have for people they employ. Every September about two hundred Jamaican men travel from their island nation to harvest the Forrence crop. These men play a key role in Forrence’s success. Last Saturday, Seth Forrence wanted […]
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under General News.
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What a beautiful weekend!
Peru is is a beautiful community in every season, but if someone considers fall to be our most beautiful season anyone would understand! Click here to see a few photos taken in our community on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Capitol Confidential » State releases list of laid-off PEF titles (updated)
Capitol Confidential » State releases list of laid-off PEF titles (updated).
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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University of Vermont wins $20 million grant to study Lake Champlain
University of Vermont wins $20 million grant to study Lake Champlain | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Goose poop scooper gets trial run
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Town Council Candidate Geoffrey Spear responds to our questions
Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and community involvement. I’m Geoffrey Spear, and I’m a candidate for the Town Council. My family moved to Peru in 1966, and I graduated from Peru Central School in 1980. I’m a graduate of Plattsburgh State University and have a Masters Degree in Education […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Town Board candidate Brandy McDonald responds to our questions
1. Please summarize your education, employment, family, community involvement. I graduated from Peru High School in 1993. I am married to Amy and we have three children; Frank, Cole and Jenna. I currently work for Hynes Electric Supply. My community involvement includes; voluntary Peru Town Youth Coach for eight years in baseball, softball and soccer, […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Town Board candidate Kregg Bruno responds to our questions
1. Please summarize your education, employment, family, community involvement. Kregg Bruno graduated from Peru Central School in 1979. Later attending SUNY Potsdam as an athlete in the wrestling department, which led him to Clinton Community College where he completed his degree in Applied Science. After which he married Bonnie Benson and had two children, son […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Three more very interesting “Peru at Night” photos from Bob Howard
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under General News.
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A letter from United Way Chairman Gerald Morrow
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Getting to the core of North Country apple picking
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A China trade war in the NY-23 House race?
NCPR reports
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Syracuse area school board to get lessons on NYS Open Meetings Law
The Post Standard reports
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under General News.
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BC report on public-private compensation: It’s a wash
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Redistricting: Prison counting goes to court
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Nobel winner was a longtime member of Trudeau Board
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under General News.
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“Peru at Night” – Bob Howard photos
Click here for larger photos
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Little: State agencies holding up mandate reform
The Post Star reports
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Planning Board to meet this month
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall 1. CALL meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. ROLL CALL. 4. APPROVAL of July Minutes. 5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing. 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW & SEQR:LEROUX FUEL AND TRANSPORT – Dashnaw & Chamberlain Roads 7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS. 8. […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under General News, Planning Board News.
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Student falls to death in Adirondacks
The Press Republican reports Lo-Hud.com reports in more detail The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Peru’s 1st Octoberfest Half Marathon on Saturday Oct. 15th
Have you signed up to run, walk or assist with Peru’s Octoberfest Half Marathon? It’s scheduled for Saturday, October 15th. The race is in memory of the late Robert “Chip” Hamilton with all proceeds going to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Any who knew Chip know just how much this awful disease needs to be cured. […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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TOWN OF PERU REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE Presents its 2011 Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser Friday, October 21, 2011 Crickets Restaurant 697 Bear Swamp Road – Peru, NY Cocktails 5:30 pm ~~~ Dinner 6:00 pm Auctioneer – Gary Finney Music Provided by DJ Don Yo! (Don McBrayer) RESERVATIONS & DINNER SELECTIONS REQUIRED BY OCT. 17TH FOR DETAILS […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Condition critical: New York’s Medicaid benefits costliest in United States
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: October 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Peru sports legends honored
By John T. Ryan The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame has increased to twenty-six members. Eighteen Peru athletes and coaches were inducted in last year’s inaugural ceremony. Six athletes and two coaches joined this elite group on Saturday, October 1st in ceremonies held at Cricket’s Restaurant in Peru. The new members of the Hall of […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2011 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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