Archive for 'General News'
Truckers rally against law
The Post-Star reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Changes in dairy safety net expected – System may be aimed at limiting production
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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VA Clinic appears to be close to locating in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Pomerleau gives $1 million Burlington YMCA
The Burlington Free Press reports A great story about a very pubic spirited citizen. Does the Plattsburgh area have anyone who is so inclined?
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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OTB future bad bet, new state audit warns
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Lake Champlain study at Adirondack meeting warns of global warming
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Memo outlines DEC budget cuts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Kabul bomb kills 2 Drum officers
Updated 5/20/10 The Watertown Daily Times reports The Post Standard reports (photos included)
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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No budget, no break for lawmakers option as state conventions near
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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Gov. David Paterson signs bill banning pesticides on school playing fields
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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BREAKING NEWS: Tupper Lakers pass school budget (Still losing 25% of faculty)
Updated 5/19/10 The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru voters approve budget!
By John T. Ryan Peru voters approved the 2010-11 fiscal year Peru Central School budget today by a vote of 617 to 481. Proposition #2 to authorize purchase of three new school buses was also approved by a vote of 547 to 535. The incumbent candidates for school board ran unopposed. Jon Ruff garnered 825 […]
Posted: May 18th, 2010 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Another Try on State Budget
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Talks under way to extend Pfizer lease in Rouses Point
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Lake Champlain Bridge: Beautiful but flawed
Updated 5/19/10 The Post-Star reports Part#1 The Post Star reports Part #2 The Post Star reports Part #3 The Post Star reports Part #4 A wonderful series about the history of the Crown Point Bridge, why it failed and what the new bridge will be like. Click here for a list of the deficient bridges […]
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Indian cigarette sales thrive as New York works on regulations
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Your comments are invited!
By Adele Douglas The Heyworth/Mason Park has a long and interesting history that will soon be documented and displayed for the public. Volunteers are working to develop eight interpretive signs to go up in the park and along the new trail. These are the subjects of the signs: 1. Welcome to Heyworth/Mason Park 2. Native […]
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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NYS to close 55 parks, historic sites Monday
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 14th, 2010 under General News.
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A beautiful springtime hike
Joanne Kennedy and Colleen Kaulfuss hiked Bald Mountain and Blueberry Cobble near New Russia on Thursday, May 13th. We thought our readers might enjoy Joanne’s photos. (Click here)
Posted: May 14th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Essex County GOP endorses Doheny for Congress
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Investigation into downstate windmill collapse focuses on turbine foundations
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Hannaford coming to Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 12th, 2010 under General News.
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Father Yonkovig leaving St. Peter’s Parish – To be replaced by Msgr. Duprey
Diocese of Ogdensburg announces pastoral changes
Posted: May 12th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru School Superintendent Speaks to Town Board about upcoming School Budget Vote
By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, May 10 at 7 P.M. All Board personnel were present. An audio recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM05-10-10.WAV Minutes for the Regular Meetings on 4/26/10, and Special Meeting on 5/4/10 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm. All Department […]
Posted: May 11th, 2010 under General News, Town Board News.
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Point Au Roche State Park is the place to be on Saturday
This Saturday, May 8 from 10 am to 4 PM the Healthy Parks Healthy People Eco Fair will be held at Point au Roche State Park. The event will be held in the beach area and includes displays, demonstrations and free activities for all…A few examples to tempt you: Live Owls Building Blue Bird Houses […]
Posted: May 6th, 2010 under General News.
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