Archive for 'General News'
Clinton County gains population while others counties and NYS lose population
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: November 8th, 2009 under General News.
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Janet Duprey says there must be room for moderates in the Republican Party
Click here for Janet Duprey interview on North Country Public Radio
Posted: November 6th, 2009 under General News.
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Thank You, Peru!
By: Donald McBrayer I would like to thank everyone in Peru for participating in what will be remembered as one of the most interesting elections in our community’s history. I also want to thank you for the support and help I received during my part in it. I wish to also publicly send a sincere […]
Posted: November 6th, 2009 under General News.
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GOP leaders see penalty for cross party endorsement
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: November 4th, 2009 under General News.
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Local real estate sales continue slow upward trend
By John T. Ryan Third quarter existing single family home real estate sales in Clinton County bucked the statewide trend rising by 3.5% while statewide sales fell by 2.7%. There were 147 existing single-family homes sold in the county during the July-September period compared to 142 last year. Median home prices fell 4.4% from $137,500 […]
Posted: November 4th, 2009 under General News.
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Owens takes Congressional race
Here are three reports: 1st from The Press Republican From the Watertown Daily Times for a sightly different perspective The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports from Hoffman’s campaign headquarters in Saranac Lake. Very interesting.
Posted: November 4th, 2009 under General News.
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Glushko elected, Two Democrats elected to Board, Flynn re-elected
By John T. Ryan Peter Glusko was elected to lead the Peru Town government as supervisor for the next four years in November 3rd elections. James Douglass, Kregg Bruno and Susan Pulhemus were elected to serve on the town board. Kathy Flynn was re-elected as town clerk/tax collector after a spirited contest with Lana Knight. […]
Posted: November 4th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Voter update – as of 6 p.m.
Update as of 7:55 p.m. – 2,086 voters have cast ballots or 49.8% of registered voters. Reports are that Peru’s turnout is far higher than anywhere else in Clinton County. There are 50 to 100 people waiting in line. Update: as of 6 p.m. 1,727 Peru voters had cast ballots or 41.2% of […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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NYS Supreme Court Elections Guide
We’re a little late with this, but in case you haven’t voted The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 under General News.
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It’s very scary at this corner!
By John T. Ryan It’s been an extremely blustery Halloween, but Bill and Donna Downs are undoubtedly still busy entertaining the many families who stop by their wonderful haunted house. The Downs’ location at the intersection of Main Street and Bear Swamp Road is the ideal place to attract attention and that’s just what Bill […]
Posted: October 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Scozzafava ends campaign; releases supporters
The Post-Standard reports Posted 1:45 p.m.
Posted: October 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Here is a photo of next Tuesday’s Peru ballot
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Budget ready for hearing – overall proposed spending increase is modest
The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2009 and scheduled a public hearing on the town’s preliminary 2010 budget. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. As proposed, the budget promises a decrease in general fund spending and a modest increase in highway and […]
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under General News.
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Diocese of Ogdensburg adjusts service due to flu – Communion wine and handshakes deferred
The Watertown Daily Times reports Click here for the Diocesan Directive
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Our Congessional District could be eliminated
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Lt. Gov. warns of a $25B NYS budget deficit over the next 2.5 years
The New York Observer reports
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Catholic Daughters leaders say “Thank You” to everyone who helped
By Christa Reyell On behalf of the Catholic Daughter’s of St. Monica’s Court 2598, we would like to thank everyone who participated in St. Augustine’s Parish 3rd Annual Walk of Faith held on October 11, 2009 making it a huge success. Together, we raised $1214.42 to help support The North Country Mission of Hope and […]
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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The Peru Lions say “Thank You” for a very successful Golf Classic
The Peru Lions Club held the 15th annual Stanley Hughes Golf Classic at the Barracks Golf Course on September 13th. Thanks to the sponsors listed below more than $4,000.00 was raised. The money will be used to support local programs in sight conservation. These include eye exams and glasses for those who could not otherwise […]
Posted: October 28th, 2009 under General News.
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Businesses, farms get power deal
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: October 28th, 2009 under General News.
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Peru schools have high absenteeism
The Press Republican reports See the Peru Central School website for more information
Posted: October 27th, 2009 under General News, Peru School News.
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E’town Community Hospital to offer chemo treatments
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 26th, 2009 under General News.
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Unmonitored spring water is not safe for you and your family
By John T. Ryan An Editorial If you are a Peru resident who doesn’t care for the taste of chlorinated water or you’ve been concerned about those periodic Town of Peru warning letters regarding disinfection by-products you may have gone to local unmonitored “springs” and filled your containers with that great tasting “spring” water. My […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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State Health Dept. vigorously inspecting motels in Lake George – repairs costing in the thousands
The PostStar reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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The Wall Street Journal comments on our House Race
The WSJ’s opinion
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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An analysis of the Congressional race
The New York Observer reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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