Archive for 'General News'
Town plans to purchase Lyon Street School, a building with a wonderful history
By John T. Ryan Frederick W. Lyons purchased the Lyon Street School on September 9, 1939 for the sum of $1.00. Seventy-one years later the Town of Peru may also be purchasing the school for the same sum. The Peru Town Council voted to purchase the school at its October 25th meeting. The owners, Al […]
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Work begins on Saranac Lake VA clinic
The Adirondack Enterprise reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Troopers say motorcyclist was killed because unlicensed driver turned in front of him
The Post Standard reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Andrew Cuomo details his plans for the future, a “tough future”
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot
The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 33rd John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 25, 2010. Go to www.perulionsclub.weebly.com and click on ‘Sign up for Turkey Trot’. Download the form (DO NOT SUBMIT ONLINE), fill it out and mail the form with a check to Peru Lions Club P.O. Box 165, Peru, NY […]
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Nine state mandates make up 90 percent of tax levies
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Saturday’s Haunted House was a success in many ways
By John T. Ryan The haunted house last Saturday at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center raised about $2,000 for the Helping Hearts for Christopher Fund. Christopher Goheens’ grandmother Jane Way said at least 300 people entered the Haunted House. She explained, “What pleased me the most was the cooperation from the entire community. The three […]
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Here are the upcoming NYS Civil Service exams
NYS Department of Civil Service
Posted: October 25th, 2010 under General News.
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The travails of Lyon Mountain miner George Davies
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: October 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Doheny: Democrats won’t fix deficits
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 24th, 2010 under Congressional News, General News.
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DEC sheds senior staff
The Adirondack Daily enterprise reports also – North Country reps object to Grannis’ firing The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Paladino’s hometown newspaper endorses Cuomo
The Buffalo Evening News Includes a very interesting video interview with Mr. Cuomo. Like him or not, based on the polls it appears he will be our next governor.
Posted: October 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Second chance at Big Tupper – Former Titus Mountain manager heading local ski area this year
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Despite spirited challenges, Whitehall sticks by its Navy birthplace claim
The Post Star reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Indian River school board OKs contract with union
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Ex-bookkeeper for Town of Lewis gets prison, restitution
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Memo paints desperate portrait of DEC
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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DEC revises rules for outdoor wood boilers
The Press Republican reports (The Gazette featured a report on this issue on October 15, 2010)
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Former town treasurer accused of stealing $404,000 – One of a series of instances of embezzlement or fraud by VT. public officials
The Free Press reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Mohawks to bypass state – Tribe says gaming money will be distributed directly to local municipalities
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Who is this mystery man bankrolling Republican campaigns in 2010?
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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DEC chief fired in wake of fight over layoff order
The Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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NYS Division of Parole employee tips Albany gang
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 21st, 2010 under General News.
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PHS students write ‘hit list’ including Peru Central students
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 21st, 2010 under General News, Peru School News.
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Election 2010 will be important and interesting
By John T. Ryan Election Day is on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. As usual, Peru voters will be voting at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. There are 4,232 registered voters in Peru. 359 votes were cast in the September 14th primary elections. That’s only 8.5% of the registered voters, but in line […]
Posted: October 21st, 2010 under Congressional News, General News.
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