Archive for 'General News'
Teen dies from respiratory problems after Great Escape field trip
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Kayaker dies after capsizing on Lake George (kayak allegedly sunk by passing boat)
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Parties Clash as Albany Edges Closer to Shutdown
The New York Times reports The Times Union asks is the threat is real!
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru football team to challenge all comers and assist VFW
Incoming VFW Post 309 Commander Fred Hoffman is sending a letter to area organizations. It soulds like the VFW has some exciting days ahead. Would your group be interested in entering? Dear ——-, Would you be willing to enter a team in our VFW Tug of War MUD DRAG Event and volunteer a Fire Truck […]
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru Knights elect leaders for next fraternal year
St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 elected officers for the 2010-2011 fraternal year at the organization’s June 7, 2010 meeting. Grand Knight Allen H. Dixon was reelected to serve another year as leader of the 155 member organization. Dixon was elected to office in October 2008 and has been very successful in strengthening council […]
Posted: June 9th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hoffman attacks Owens on fundraiser
The Press Republican reports The Watertown Daily Times reports (includes informative links)
Posted: June 9th, 2010 under General News.
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Owens Signs Letter Demanding BP to “clean up before it pays out”
Click here to read letter
Posted: June 9th, 2010 under General News.
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Art Galleries Surpass Bars in Saranac Lake
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 8th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Complicated operations for back pain on the rise despite questions
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 8th, 2010 under General News.
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New York Guardsman dies in Afghanistan
The Post Standard reports The Times Union reports
Posted: June 8th, 2010 under General News.
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Peru VFW Post choses officers for the coming year
The new VFW Post 309 officers for the upcoming year 2010-2011 starting June 26. Post Commander – Fred Hoffman Senior Vice Commander – Thomas Fusco Junior Vice Commander – Bud Gehrke Quartermaster – Ralph Wurtz Adjutant – Richard Dabrowski Advocate – Darrell Altizer Chaplain – Russell Poole Surgeon – James McGuire 3 year Trustee – Robert […]
Posted: June 7th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Father Demers uses his spare time productively
By John T. Ryan Retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain Father Richard Demers has been a priest in residence at St. Augustine’s Parish in Peru for about five years. A few months ago St. Augustine’s/St. Patrick’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob was having a few trees cut at St. Patrick’s Oratory. Father Demers happened to notice two […]
Posted: June 7th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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A special invitation from the Alice T. Miner Museum – includes a children’s workshop
Dear Friends, Just a reminder that this Saturday, June 5 is Museum Day. The Alice will be open from 10am – 4pm (our usual hours) and all tours will be free. (Click here for details)
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under General News.
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Area museums opening for free admission Saturday
The Press Republican reports Click here for our September 29, 2009 story on the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under General News.
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Congressman Owens Joins the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he has joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members who are committed to protecting and promoting the interests of sportsmen and wildlife professionals in Upstate New York and across the nation.
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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GlobalFoundries plans expansion before completion – Chip factory will add hundreds of jobs in the Malta area
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Districts straddling Drum garner aid
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Burlington College confident it can pull off deal to buy church property
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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AP source: Paterson plans mass NY worker layoffs
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 1st, 2010 under General News.
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VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans
By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Post 309 hosted annual services at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 31st. (Click here for more photos) Post Sr. Vice-Commander Russell Poole was Master of Ceremonies welcoming everyone present and introducing the main speaker Town of Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Supervisor Glushko recalled the many sacrifices of our […]
Posted: May 31st, 2010 under General News.
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NCUGRHA Annual Meeting
The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY. Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir. Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments. Free […]
Posted: May 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Schumer calls for alcohol detectors in vehicles
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under General News.
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AP Video: Grim marker — 1,000 U.S. lives lost in Afghanistan
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Tupper Lake soldier who lost leg in Afghanistan will be home for Memorial weekend
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Huge Car Show This Weekend
By Donald McBrayer The 12th Annual Champlain Valley Spring Nationals Car Exhibition will be held this weekend, Saturday & Sunday May 29-30, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 11AM till 4PM both days. There will be 41 classes of cars from ‘40s Hot Rods to Vintage Race Cars, Mustangs, Vettes, Mopars, Trucks of all sizes […]
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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