Archive for 'General News'
Paterson’s plan for expanded wine sales outlets draws new debate
The Times Union reports
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Small donors aided Hoffman (10 times the normal rate)
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Becca Osborne helps rebuild around New Orleans
Becca Osborne of Peru was one of ten SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students accompanied by one faculty member who traveled from Syracuse to spend a week of the 2009-2010 winter break in New Orleans. Yes, they did do a little sightseeing but most of the week was devoted to helping the victims […]
Posted: February 1st, 2010 under General News.
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Queensbury schools face budget crisis
The Post-Star reports “Meanwhile, it will cost more to run the school district next year. The board learned Queensbury must pay at least an extra $450,000 for retirement benefits to teachers and another $237,000 for non-teaching employees’ retirement expenses. Right now, officials estimate health insurance costs will increase by $550,000.”
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under General News.
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A Great Family Event – A Full Moon Festival at Rulf’s Orchard this Saturday
Rulf’s Orchard will host a Full Moon Festival on Saturday, January 30 from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. People will be allowed to cross country ski, snowshoe, or take the wagon ride to the bonfire. At the bonfire there will be hotdogs, cookies, doughnuts, hot cider, hot chocolate. Adults: $7 Children(12 and under): $4. (Food and beverages […]
Posted: January 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Ten influential people in Adirondack history
The adironack almanack (Poll results revealed)
Posted: January 25th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Haitians remembered
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports (A very interesting story about Haitians who were housed in the Ray Brook prison while their immigration status was being determined in the early 1980’s)
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Wal-Mart cutting 11,200 Sam’s Club staffers
AP reports
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Happy Birthday Ione Kirby!
Ione Kirby of Peru celebrated her 96th birthday on Friday, January 22nd. On Tuesday night, January 19th she was in her usual seat at the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus bingo. Ione rarely misses the weekly bingo. The Knights celebrated her birthday serving cupcakes to all the bingo players and caller Tim Mitchell led players […]
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under General News.
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APA to hold public hearings on land classification
The adirondack almanack reports Hearing scheduled for Saranac Town Hall January 28th ay 7 p.m.
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under General News.
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A beautiful Adirondack hike
By John T. Ryan On Friday, January 22, 2010 Joanne Kennedy, Colleen Kaulfuss and Jean Ryan left Peru at 6 a.m. for a 12.5 mile hike of Armstrong and Gothics Mountains. They departed the Ausable Club at 7:10 a.m. and returned at 4:10 p.m. Joanne Kennedy forwarded a few photos you might enjoy viewing. (Click […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Northway rest stops could close
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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NYS Health Commissioner is sweet on soda tax prospects
The Post Standard reports
Posted: January 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Peru Democrats elect leadership team
The Town of Peru Democratic Party conducted its annual leadership elections on Thursday, January 21, 2010. There were no changes in party leadership other than in the Secretary position. Robert Manchester was elected succeeding John Larocque. Brandy McDonald will serve as Chairman. Edward Schiffler was elected as Vice-Chairman and Jean Schiffler will continue to serve […]
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Peru Community Church Jamaica Mission inspires Jamaicans
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 21st, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Four prisons up for closure, including three in the North Country (3rd update)
The Adirondack Dairy Enterprise reports
Posted: January 21st, 2010 under General News.
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State Trooper dies in car crash in Otsego County – 1st female officer to die in the line of duty
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: January 21st, 2010 under General News.
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287 jobs threatened in Ogdensburg
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Rough time for the budget plan?
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Two local prisons doomed
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 20th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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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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