Archive for 'General News'
Lake Placid to host 2010 Div. III NCAA Ice Hockey Championships
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 15th, 2009 under General News.
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State offering back to school help for low income families
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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If you love blueberries – this is the year!
By Joanne Kennedy My sister and I stopped at Rulfs Orchard in Peru in hopes of satisfying a family craving–fresh blueberry pie. No we didn’t just purchase one at the bakery but drove down the dirt road to the U-pick blueberry patch. We were not disappointed. The high bush blueberry plants are loaded with the […]
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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Watertown Post Office to lose 50 jobs
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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St. Regis Mohawk tribe suing Franklin County
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Kinney Drugs broken into
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Local trooper killed in Peru mid-day crash
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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There’s a free light show this week!
By Donald McBrayer I sat out last night with friends and a glass of merlot and watched dozens of shooting stars streak overhead. The Perseid Meteor shower peeks on the 12th, but it can still be enjoyed all weekend. The best way to spot Perseid Meteors is to go to a dark location after 10PM (most […]
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Eat desserts to your heart’s content and help deserving animals
The Elmore SPCA continues its wonderful series of creative fundraisers with “an evening of delicious delectable desserts and exhilarating eclectic entertainment.” It will take place on Friday, August 28th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door; $5.00 for children 6-12, and […]
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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State sets guides for employee buyouts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under General News.
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August APA meeting agenda
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Where do your tax dollars go?
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has established a website that tracks government spending at all levels. It’s called “Open Book New York.” It includes the grants being awarded under the federal government’s economic stimulus program. This link is provided for the use of our readers.
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s a great way to have fun and help our community!
The Peru Lions Club will be hosting the 15th Annual Stan Hughes Golf Classic on Sunday, September 15th at the Barracks Golf Club. The proceeds will benefit many worthy local community projects, so help out by either playing or sponsoring a hole. It costs $60 a person to play, $50 for an individual to sponsor […]
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Gillibrand tours Trudeau Institute
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Feds are looking at Camp Gabriels
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Solar energy is coming to our library
By John T. Ryan Technicians from Triangle Electric were installing solar panels at the Peru Free Library this week. The panels are part of a $67,000 renovation project which is progress at the library. The Peru Gazette will have more details on the solar energy portion of the project in an upcoming story. Denton Publications […]
Posted: August 8th, 2009 under General News.
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Our Town has two new historic markers
By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Co-Historians Ron and Carol Allen led a joyous celebration Friday, August 7, 2009 on the occasion of the unveiling of the historical markers for historic Peru Landing and Port Jackson. (See more photos) The unveiling took place on the site of the original Port Jackson – the Valcour […]
Posted: August 8th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s someone who thinks the Rooftop Highway is a very bad idea
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 4th, 2009 under General News.
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Tourism is down statewide
The Albany Times Union reports
Posted: August 3rd, 2009 under General News.
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Two of our best known Peru residents have retired and we wish them well!
The Press Republican has the story
Posted: August 2nd, 2009 under General News.
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Clinton County real estate sales show positive trend!
By John T. Ryan Statistics released by the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) should brighten the spirits of local people with homes to sell. Fifty-eight existing single family homes were sold in Clinton County during June, a 7.8% increase compared to June 2008 and a 81.8% compared to the number of homes sold […]
Posted: August 1st, 2009 under General News.
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Sectional improvement approach to Route 11 loses support
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Covel out as Town Supervisor
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 30th, 2009 under General News.
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Water & Sewer personnel are installing new water meters
Matt Houser (left) and Chris Martineau – Peru Water and Sewer Department The Town of Peru Water and Sewer Department personnel are installing new water meters in many parts of the district during the next two to three months. Personnel will all have Town of Peru identification and will be wearing Town of Peru […]
Posted: July 30th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Gillibrand wants federal money for the rooftop highway
NCPR reports
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under General News.
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