Archive for 'General News'
Investigation into downstate windmill collapse focuses on turbine foundations
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Hannaford coming to Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 12th, 2010 under General News.
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Father Yonkovig leaving St. Peter’s Parish – To be replaced by Msgr. Duprey
Diocese of Ogdensburg announces pastoral changes
Posted: May 12th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru School Superintendent Speaks to Town Board about upcoming School Budget Vote
By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, May 10 at 7 P.M. All Board personnel were present. An audio recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM05-10-10.WAV Minutes for the Regular Meetings on 4/26/10, and Special Meeting on 5/4/10 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm. All Department […]
Posted: May 11th, 2010 under General News, Town Board News.
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Point Au Roche State Park is the place to be on Saturday
This Saturday, May 8 from 10 am to 4 PM the Healthy Parks Healthy People Eco Fair will be held at Point au Roche State Park. The event will be held in the beach area and includes displays, demonstrations and free activities for all…A few examples to tempt you: Live Owls Building Blue Bird Houses […]
Posted: May 6th, 2010 under General News.
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American Legion to host SPCA fundraiser
The Elmore SPCA in Peru will be hosting a BBQ chicken dinner, silent auction, call auction and raffle on Saturday, June 12th at the American Legion Post #20 on the Quarry Road in Plattsburgh. Preview of items begins at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm and call auction starting at 7:15 pm. Tickets for the […]
Posted: May 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Adirondack Family Activities: Mother’s Day
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Brewer shifts to Utica from Plattsburgh, expands reach
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 5th, 2010 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Paterson: May 17 date for state worker furloughs
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Spring Outside! At the Wild Center next weekend
The adirondack almanack reports “Family activities throughout the 31-acre campus include fly-casting with the Tri-Lakes Chapter of Trout Unlimited, fly-tying demonstrations with Wiley’s Flies, spin casting with the DEC, wooden boat building with the Adirondack Museum, Camping 101 with the Adirondack Mountain Club, a rock climbing wall, nature scavenger hunts and fort building.”
Posted: May 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Showdown possible over N.Y. state worker furlough plan
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Warren County BOCES faces 40 job cuts at least
The Post Star reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Fishing season opens May 1
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Northern NY Marine severely wounded
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Paterson: OK furloughs 100,000 state workers face a day off without pay, unions say no way
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Town Supervisor to Cut Ribbon at the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum Grand Opening Ceremony
The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, April 26 at 7 P.M. All Board personnel were present. An audio recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-04-26-10.WAV Minutes for the Regular Meetings on 3/22/10 & 4/12/10, and Special Meeting on 4/1/10 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm The meeting started […]
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Eating Local Yet?
If not and you want to know where to find fresh locally-grown and locally-processed foods, attend Eating Local Yet events in Canton on Thursday, May 6 from 5:30-8:30pm at Plattsburgh High School; Friday, May 7 from 5:30-8:30pm at St. Lawrence University’s Eben Holden Hall in Canton; or Saturday, May 8 at Case Junior High School […]
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under Business News, General News.
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Rabideau’s rules of order
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Former Plattsburgh Mayor Clyde Rabideau is making his presence felt in Saranac Lake.
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Media joins in Black Hawk fly-along from Fort Drum to Whiteface
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Up to 200 Vermont dairy farms could fail soon, state says
The Burlington Free Press reports This story is included because the situation undoubtedly applies to many farms in our region.
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Pasquale’s bar addition before Planning Board
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOOARD, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under General News, Planning Board News.
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Youth Group returns home following service in Nation’s Capital
Photo includes – Emma Altizer, Gabrielle Altizer, Alissa Chung, Rachel Collier, Sarah Connelly, Kariana Garrand, Mary Gilbert, Rebecca Gonyea, Sven Hecken, Russell Izzo, Kyler Kennedy, Emily McCall, Paige Moore, Boone Nolan, Morgan Reyell, Justus Ruff, Taylor Spear, Corey Knight and Charles Remillard. (Not pictured) Will Rice. Click here to see a larger photo. While some teenagers […]
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens Votes for Vets, Expands Benefits for American Soldiers
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted to ensure that veterans and their families get the care and support they deserve. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act will reform and improve veterans’ health services by supporting wounded warriors and their families, expanding health care for female veterans, improving mental health services, and increasing […]
Posted: April 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Scozzafava won’t run again, State Assembly seat up for grabs
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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National Week Urges Cautious Driving Through Maintenance and Construction Zone – 100 troopers will be working full time to enforce work zone laws
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Regional Director Mark E. Frechette is joining officials from across the state highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week. National Work Zone Awareness Week focuses on the critical importance of driving safely and staying alert in highway construction and maintenance work zones. Local transportation officials gathered this morning […]
Posted: April 20th, 2010 under General News.
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