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Tax levy down in Keeseville budget – Civic Center may close resulting in loss of State Police office and location for Keeseville’s historical artifacts

The Press Republican reports

Caritas volunteer finds friendship in service

The Post Star reports

Sales-tax revenue shows signs of hope

The Press Republican reports

Research Supports Northern NY’s Biomass Energy Potential

The Gouverneur Times reports

Manure saves farmers big money

Efficient use of manure and other nutrient sources, including soil, crop residue and purchased fertilizer, can save farmers money. To help North Country farmers reduce fertilizer costs without comprising crop quality or yield, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted a dozen articles and four farmer profiles written by NNY Cornell Cooperative Extension […]

Huge turnout for St. Augustine’s Easter Egg Hunt

Enjoy the photos

The Easter Bunny will be at St. Augustine’s tomorrow

On Easter Sunday, April 4th, St. Augustine’s Parish will hold its 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt after 10:30 Mass.  Follow the Easter Bunny over to the Parish Center for the Easter Egg Hunt. There will be two age groups: 5 and under and 6 to 10. The event is sponsored by Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas, […]

View Peru’s census participation rate

http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/ (Hit “Local View” to see rates)

Paterson warns of ‘massive’ state layoffs

The Post-Standard reports

Governor suspends construction projects during fiscal crisis

The Post-Standard reports

Franklin Co. Conservatives back Kimmel, Hoffman, Lazio

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Peru Central considering layoffs

The Press Republican reports

Babbie Farm Museum to open in spring

The Press Republican reports

Watertown hospital fires 4 employees who pass along a cellphone image of a patient’s injury

The Watertown Daily Times reports

How bad will it be after Assembly vote? Speaker: “Nothing’s final until it’s final,” budget helps schools; $2B loan

The Times  Union reports

Assembly budget would save ORDA, Moriah Shock

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Pleas and ‘political games’ for ORDA – Top ORDA board members say Senate cut would close all venues

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The Adirondack Daily Enterprise editorializes

State Police expanding at Ray Brook

WNBZ reports

Lake Placid officials protest ‘catastrophic’ ORDA cut

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The Press Republican reports WNBZ reports NCPR Audio report

Prison supporters rally in Albany

The Watertown Times reports

Diocese announces priest reassignments and a retirement

The Watertown Times reports

Senate plan would keep Ogdensburg prison, cut some aid

The Watertown Daily Times reports This story gives the viewpoint of Democratic State Senator Darrel Aubertine of the Watertown-Ogdensburg area on the State Senate budget resolution. He is fighting to keep the Ogdensburg prison open, but states he will work with Senator Betty Little to keep all the prisons open.

Party lines tell tale in state budget vote

The Times Union reports

Owens Announces Key Health Care Provisions To Take Effect Immediately

Rep. Praises Health Bill, Insurance Reform in Action WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced the key provisions of the recently passed health care reform package that will take effect immediately after the President signs the measure into law.  Owens recently voted to pass the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act to decrease costs for […]

Unexpected Election Costs and Potential Loss of Sales Tax Revenue Might Cause Budget Shortfall

By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, March 22 at 7:00 PM. Minutes for the March 08 Town Board Meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/03-08-2010-RM.pdf In action the Board: