Archive for 'General News'
In graduation speech, high-achieving teen confronted her bullies
The Post-Star reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Some school aid restored; State budget details unclear
The Watertown Daily Times reports The Post-Star reports on Governor Cuomo’s remarks
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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LAST WORD ON PRISONS IS CUOMO’S TASK FORCE DITCHED: Governor vague on criteria for closure decisions
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Teen dies in West Mountain skiing accident
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Join Karen Land and Borage on an icy adventure in the comfort of your library
Karen Land is a newspaper columnist, writer, oral historian, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska. She’s on the road year-round with her beloved sled dog, Borage, giving dog mushing presentations in schools and libraries across the country. Please join them at the Peru Free Library on Friday, […]
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru grows 9.9% leading the way by far in Clinton County
Peru town Clinton County 2010 2000 Change % change Total population 6,998 6,370 628 9.9% Hispanic 116 (1.7%) 54 (0.8%) 62 114.8% Non-Hispanic 6,882 (98.3%) 6,316 (99.2%) 566 9.0% Breakdown by race 2010 2000 Change % Change White 6,754 (96.5%) 6,193 (97.2%) 561 9.1% Black/ African American 103 (1.5%) 58 (0.9%) 45 77.6% American Indian/ […]
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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NYS Senate GOP: Over $250 million restored to schools
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Round 1 of Tupper Lake resort hearing ends five days early
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Dog dies in burning truck
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Counties face public-health cuts – NNY officials argue ‘optional’ services not optional here; idea garners support in Albany
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Albany region has healthy population gains
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Reminder: Brush brurning prohibited until May 15th
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Ticonderoga Central School District faces budget crisis
The Press Republican reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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North Country sees shifts in population, no overall decline
NCPR reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Worry over cuts to math, electives in Lake Placid schools
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Understanding fish “winterkill” on small waters
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Massena School District expects to cut 57 jobs – $6.2m budget gap will force programs, activities from options
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Prison guards offer their view
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Proposed EPA rules will protect the Adirondacks
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Hunting related shootings rise in 2010
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Burglary & Vandalism at Peru Central School
From the Office of A. Paul Scott – 3/23/11 Peru Central School District Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott reported that buildings & grounds staff and school administrators responded on a timely basis prior to the start of classes this morning and promptly engaged the New York State Police, upon discovering evidence of burglary and […]
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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Unions rally as Cuomo seeks cuts – Talks include governor’s effort to halt step increases scheduled for 50,000 workers
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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Shenendehowa school district administration unveiled a proposal Tuesday to eliminate more than 80 jobs, including many teaching positions
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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North Country schools cut, cut again – Brian Mann summarizes the regional cuts
NCPR reports
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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