Archive for 'General News'
Sunmount isn’t closing (update)
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Newsweek ranks America’s 500 Best High Schools
Newsweek reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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No one was watching, embezzlers tell Vermont officials
The Free Press Reports “Government financial accounts are ripe for embezzlement because most leaders fail to do their primary role in overseeing employees and town finances.”
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Keeseville home, road marred by landslide
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Tupper Lake Sunmount facility to close by 2014?
NCPR Reports and 6/22/11 update
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Free Library hosting great July children’s programs
By Adele Douglas The Library’s the place to be Tuesday afternoons in July. Librarian Becky Pace has put together an interesting and varied program that will showcase songs, theatre, clowns and dancing dogs. The shows are free and suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. They start at 2:30 p.m. […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Valehaven resident turns 106
The staff at Valehaven Home for Adult in Peru hosted a special birthday party today. Lena Martin, a Valehaven resident for the past four years, celebrated her 106th birthday. Lena’s son-in-law Donald Gratto was on hand to congratulate Lena. Lena and her husband Arthur lived in Keeseville. Gratto married Lena’s daughter Shirley in 1947. The Valehaven staff […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Climate changes may alter highway construction methods
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Fun with Vegetables Focus of June 28, 30 Workshops in NNY — Learn with Paul Smith’s & Farm House Kitchen Chefs, Blackbird Café Owner, Sweet Core Farmer
Northern New York – “Food is fun and the ‘All About Vegetables’ workshops are a great way for people to learn easy, fun, new methods of cooking to keep and enhance the flavors of our locally-grown foods,” says Chef Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience as a chef in Germany, […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Owens protests boating policy
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Seven Days visits Fort Ticonderoga
Seven Days reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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UPDATE: OBAMA TO ANNOUNCE TROOP DECISION WEDNESDAY, VISIT FORT DRUM THURSDAY
WNYF reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Hundreds of NY school chiefs get raises as teachers get laid off
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Borders leaving Church Street Marketplace
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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NNY couple’s son is Shuttle pilot
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Lake Placid – Saranac Lake area graduation rates well above state average
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Seniors factor in market for jobs – High school graduates looking toward future
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Looking for a Sign
You may have noticed this partial sign for Heyworth Village Apartments as you drive along Rte 22 in Peru. Judge Jim Kirby has volunteered to replicate its style for the Town’s new Heyworth/Mason Park sign. Now all he needs is a photo of the old sign to see what the rest of it looked like. […]
Posted: June 17th, 2011 under General News.
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The Peru Community Church celebrates 200 years of Methodism in Peru
By Adele Douglas This past Sunday a special service was celebrated at the Peru Community Church to commemorate the building of the first Methodist Church in Peru and celebrate 200 years of Methodism in Peru. Both the Methodist and Congregational/Presbyterian Churches began their meetings in Peru in the early 1800s in the village. The Methodist Church […]
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake unveiling historic photo exhibit
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Save Money on Your Meats Budget with June Workshops
Learning a few shopping and cooking techniques can save you money at the meat counter. “All About Meats” Eating Local Yet? Summer workshops in Canton, Plattsburgh and Sackets Harbor will offer cost-saving tips in hands-on classes with chefs, meat cutters, and nutrition educators. The 6-9pm workshops will be held: – June 21 in Sackets Harbor […]
Posted: June 15th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Third person charged in Hyundai dealership embezzlement
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 15th, 2011 under General News.
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Rescue launched for hoarded felines in City of Plattsburgh
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 15th, 2011 under General News.
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AP: Only one more vote needed for same-sex marriage bill to pass New York Legislature
The Post Standard reports
Posted: June 14th, 2011 under General News.
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Altered yearbook photo sparks controversy in Saratoga – a very sad story!
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 14th, 2011 under General News.
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