Archive for 'General News'
Schroon Lake, Lewis rest areas to close
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Mountain biking momentum – New recreational trail planned on Lussi family property in Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Tea party backing Doheny – Leader says Hoffman doesn’t have a chance
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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DEC reminds hunters about new regulations
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Swanton Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Free Press reports The story of a fine young man! Updated 10/3/10 The Free Press Reports Swanton Salutes its fallen Marine
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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The Babbie Museum has a busy October of family-fun scheduled
By John T. Ryan Many people are undoubtedly asking, “How are things going at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum?” Rick Laurin, the museum curator says, “It’s been going great. We’ve had 1,500 people go through since our June 12th Grand Opening.” Laurin says people enjoy many aspects of the museum. The machine demonstrations are […]
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hoffman will stay in congressional race
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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“The Times They Are a Changing” – Debt, changing media habits topple Blockbuster
Yahoo News reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Gillibrand: Raise milk quality to keep Euro markets
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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No federal funds for Patriot Hills next year
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Doheny clinches nomination
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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APA fast-tracks review of new cell towers
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Peru Fire Department called to destructive blaze in Schuyler Falls.
By John T. Ryan Story reported 9/22/10 and updated 9/23/10 A fire early Wednesday afternoon destroyed the carriage barn and a Ford Mustang at the old Coffey homestead at the corner of Mason Street and Route 22B. The nearby unoccupied house was slightly damaged. The Press Republican reported in its September 23rd edition that the […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Doheny gains as time runs out – Hoffman needs 77% of remaining absentees
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Here’s a chance to assist a Peru child with severe heart problems
This Saturday September 25th the Community United Methodist Church, Rt 86 and Haselton Rd. in Wilmington is holding a fundraiser for 9 year old Christopher Goheens of Peru who is living with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. (Click here for details) A SILENT AUCTION will be held in the Thrift Shop Tent from 2:30 – 6:30 […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Sunday event to assist Jean Craig
Update 9/23/10 – Click here post surgery updates! Update 9/22/10 – Taken from the Jean Craig website: SEPTEMBER 22 (TODAY): Upon calling Dad this morning, I was told that there is a liver for Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best news EVER!!!! It is approximately 9am and Mom is being wheeled into surgery as I type […]
Posted: September 21st, 2010 under General News.
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1st Annual Golf Tournament raises almost $35,000 for ALS research
Harmony reigned at Harmony Golf Course on Aug. 28, 2010. The day was perfect with families, friends, and community all coming together to be part of the cure at the 1st Annual Golf Tournament for ALS Research. Enjoying a beautiful setting, perfect weather, and great food, everyone there contributed to make the event a success. […]
Posted: September 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Willsboro – New senior class at old school; local developer turning former school into senior housing
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 19th, 2010 under General News.
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The Walk of Faith will be shorter this year
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Monica’s Court 2598 of Peru, will host the 2010 “Walk of Faith” on Sunday, October 3, 2010. This year’s walk has been shortened from 7.2 miles to 2.7 miles. Instead of starting at St. Patrick’s Oratory, it will begin at the Lady of Lourdes Shrine behind St. Augustine’s […]
Posted: September 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Tea Party likely to switch support to Matt Doheny
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Franklin County likely to reject NCCC renovation – College president, Burpoe says $64M Saranac Lake campus overhaul is a necessity
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru has an upcoming Oktoberfest
Peru VFW Post 309 is celebrating an Oktoberfest Pig Roast on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The fun-filled event will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the fun ends or the tap runs dry. It will feature German food along with music, dancing and 25 oz. beers. The VFW needs and deserves the support of […]
Posted: September 16th, 2010 under General News.
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Eight new apartments to be built just off Bearswamp Rd.
By John T. Ryan Construction of four duplex apartment buildings on Davey Drive (just east of McDonald’s) should begin in a few weeks. On Wednesday, September 15th, the Town of Peru Zoning Board approved a variance request from contractor Roy “Chuck” Bedard to construct the apartments on the 1.5 acre lot with the stipulation that […]
Posted: September 16th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Paladino looking to fix the state, shock the political world
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 16th, 2010 under General News.
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NYSDOT TO CLOSE I-87 IN AREA OF BEAR SWAMP ROAD – RTE 442
News Release from NYSDOT received at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will be changing the traffic pattern on I-87 in the area of Bear Swamp Road in Clinton County on September 20.
Posted: September 15th, 2010 under General News.
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