Archive for 'General News'
SUNY Presidents welcome plan to free their campuses of Albany’s red tape
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: January 18th, 2010 under General News.
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States agree on Champlain Bridge design
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 15th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Young children will love it!
By Adele Douglas What do you do when you retire from teaching and still love kids? Two of Peru Primary’s recent retirees have developed a story program for young children and are offering it twice a month at the Peru Free Library. Diane Sabourin (Music) and Esther Dominy (Kindergarten) have been working regularly together on […]
Posted: January 15th, 2010 under General News.
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Enjoy the Knight’s famous spaghetti this Saturday
St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 16th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for […]
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Majestic beauty near the Peru lakefront
A few days ago Joanne Kennedy photographed this eagle near the entrance to Ausable Point State Park.
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under General News.
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An Adirondack Snowmobiling Round-up
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Massena GM plant too tainted to save
See Watertown Times
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Westover is Chief of the Peru Fire Department
By John T. Ryan Peru fire fighters have chosen Brian Westover as their Chief. Westover was elected on December 5th and took over leadership of the Department on January 5th. He succeeds Chad Frechette who served as Chief for the past three years. Westover, a Westport native, was a member of that community’s department for eight […]
Posted: January 11th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Youth Commission Chair Lisa Gonyo to be recognized at tonight’s Town Board Meeting
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 11, 2009 7:00 PM
Posted: January 11th, 2010 under General News, Town Board News.
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Man faces DWI arrest for 9th time
The Post Star reports
Posted: January 9th, 2010 under General News.
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Republican Assemblyman Will Barclay eyeing run in 23rd Congressional District
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News.
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Local Genius: Champlain Bridge Designer Ted Zoli
The adirondack almanack reports (Great Story)
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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H1N1 Flu Clinic in South Plattsburgh on January 14th
The Clinton County Health Department will be offering an H1N1 vaccination clinic for Clinton County residents. The H1N1 vaccine is FREE of charge for all residents on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. It is being held at the South Plattsburgh Fire Station (Route 22 and Northway Exit 36).
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News.
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Snowmobile crash claims Morrisonville man
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News.
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St. Lawrence County storing unused Clinton County H1N1 Vaccine
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News.
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North Country reps like Governor’s State of the State speech
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under General News.
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“Blueprint For a Better Budget”
By John T. Ryan News articles published today included recommendations from a report issued by the Empire Center for New York Policy recommending several cutbacks in New York State government programs. Here is the text of that report.
Posted: January 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Duprey has a Republican challenger on the Right
The New York Observer reports
Posted: January 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Family time at the Wild Center
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 3rd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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It’s property tax time again – the Internet makes it very easy to see how your tax dollars are spent!
By John T. Ryan Most taxpayers undoubtedly received their 2010 County and Town tax bills in today’s mail. The only significant increase in tax levies appeared to be in water districts #1 and #2 where the levies increased by 36% and that is related to financing capital improvements made to the water plant. The complete […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2010 under General News, Town Board News.
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Dannemora Town Highway Garage Destroyed by Fire
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Clinton County home sales increase by 108%
By John T. Ryan Clinton County sales of existing single-family home continued their strong rebound in November with a 108% increase compared to November 2008. Clinton County’s increase in New York State was the third highest increase reported by the NYS Association of Realtors (NYSAR). Fifty-two homes were sold in the county compared to twenty-five […]
Posted: December 31st, 2009 under General News.
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A Family Activity: A full moon cross-country ski
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: December 30th, 2009 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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The good Samaritan truck driver
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: December 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Owens visits Afghanistan during Holiday recess
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: December 29th, 2009 under General News.
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