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Paying to save millions

The Times Union reports

Trudeau Institute director is leaving – So is a top scientist, and chief operating officer stepped aside from that position last month

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Cuomo, union reach deal; could save $400 million, avoid layoffs

Syracuse.com reports

A new flagpole and flag at a very beautiful place

By John T. Ryan There’s a new flag flying high over the Champlain Valley thanks to the good works of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society.  A flagpole has been erected at St. Patrick’s Oratory also known to many as Mother Cabrini Shrine. It was dedicated on Sunday, July 10th at the St. […]

Hudson Falls teen, a victim of Salem explosion, remembered as budding chef

The Post Star reports

Rebound continues for N.Y. sales tax revenue

pressconnects.com reports

N.Y. pension fund earns 14.6 percent

The Democrat and Chronicle reports

Trudeau Institute wants to diversify revenue

Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

A week your child will never forget!

The Peru Community Church – St. Augustine’s Church Vacation Bible School is only a few days away. It will be held the week of August 1-5 beginning at 9 a.m. each day and ending at noon.  All children from age 3 through grade 6 are invited.  To register please call the Peru Community Church at […]

Town Councilman Kregg Bruno to be inducted into SUNY Potsdam Bears Hall of Fame

POTSDAM, NY (07/14/2011)Kregg Bruno used the unique combination of a successful high school career and a taste of the NCAA Division I level to create a standout three-year career as a wrestler at SUNY Potsdam. Bruno, a member of the Bears wrestling team from 1981-84 and a 2011 Bears Hall of Fame inductee as of […]

Fifth person dies from injuries in Salem house explosion

The Post Star reports

Burlington homeless program receives $200,000 pledge from Warren Buffett’s sister

The Burlington Free Press reports

Clayton residents want stricter sound regulations in proposed wind power development law

The Watertown Daily  Times reports

Hockey’s Holy Grail – DelNegro brings Stanley Cup home to Lake Placid

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

It’s time to register for Peru’s Fall Soccer Program

The Town of Peru Youth Commission is holding an open registration for their Fall Soccer Program at the Peru Town Hall.  Youth who reside in the Town of Peru and have not yet registered for the Fall Soccer Program can do so now through August 5th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  […]

Cuomo OKs texting-driving bill

The Times Union reports

Tyler Williams – Firefighter of the Year

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department has chosen Tyler Williams as its 2011 Firefighter of the Year.  Chief Brian Westover said the award is a way of recognizing all the effort Williams has put forth for the department during the past year.  Tyler Williams has been a member of the Peru Volunteer […]

Our community has a new ambulance

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department put a new ambulance into service on June 20, 2011. Chief Brian Westover said the Ford E450 replaces a 1999 with about 59,000 miles. While the CVPH Medical Center provides primary ambulance service for the Town of Peru, the Peru Ambulance is called when there are […]

Godspell Junior will be presented in Peru on Saturday night

The Adirondack Regional Theatre will present Godspell Junior at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  The talented cast will sing, dance, act and even get a laugh or two as they follow Jesus as his life may have been in the 1960’s. Songs like “Day-By-Day,” “O Bless the Lord” […]

Northway to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Please be advised, motorists may expect to encounter lane closures on I-87 July 12 and July 13.  Northbound is expected to be closed on July 12  with Southbound closed on July 13. The closures are necessary to set steel on the County Route 38 (Arthur Road) Bridge Reconstruction Project. The closures will be during daylight […]

4 die in boat crash on Hudson; 2 injured

Lo-Hud.com reports

Dispelling myths about Adirondack invasives

The adirondack almanac reports

This week is devoted to combating Adirondack invasives

The adirondack almanac reports

Glens Falls area (Argyle) to lose 200 jobs with plant closing

The Post Star reports

Welcome to Adele and Alain as United States citizens

By John T. Ryan Oftentimes over 50% of native-born U.S. citizens do not exercise one of their most sacred rights – the right to vote. Yesterday, two Peru residents, both natives of Canada, became naturalized United States citizens in a ceremony conducted at Clinton Community College. When asked why they decided to become U. S. […]