Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Wednesday’s storm leaves some without power; others worried
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local April real estate sales were disappointing
By John T. Ryan April 2011 sales of single-family existing homes in Clinton County declined by 23% compared to April 2010 according to statistics published by the New York Association of Realtors (Click here) while median sales prices increased by 10.5%. The Realtor’s Association says statewide real estate sales are undergoing an uneven recovery blaming […]
Posted: May 31st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Patriot Hills now Homeward Bound Adirondacks
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 31st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Never forget their sacrifice
By John T. Ryan Dale Clemons was one of the Peru VFW members participating in today’s Post 309 Memorial Day services. Dale’s family is representative of many local families who have a long history of military service to our nation. Dale’s father Donald Clemons was a World War II prisoner of war. His brother Donald […]
Posted: May 30th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Farmers try to plant between the raindrops – Saturated fields push deadline for planting crops
The Press Republican reports The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 30th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Spencer Boatworks fire destroyed a lot of Adirondack history
The adirondack almanac reports The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 30th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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K of C announces 2011 awards
Grand Knight Allen H. Dixon recently announced the names of the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 “Knight of the Year” and “Family of the Year” for 2011. Donald McBrayer is the Council 7273 Knight of the Year. Grand Knight Dixon congratulated McBrayer as he acknowledged his leadership of the St. Augustine’s Applefest and […]
Posted: May 29th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru firefighters had a busy night – flooding and ambulance calls
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 28th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Community Church to celebrate Methodist roots
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lightning strike near Peru classrooms and golf-ball-size-hale
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 26th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Nova Bus lands huge MTA contract
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 26th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Downs praised and Heyworth-Mason recognized
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board took the occasion of its May 23rd meeting to congratulate Bill Downs for being chosen as the New York State Rural Water Association’s Plant Operator of the Year. Downs received the recognition at the Association’s annual meeting in Saratoga. Supervisor Peter Glushko, Water Superintendent Greg Timmons, Downs’ […]
Posted: May 25th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Governor seeks federal disaster assistance
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 25th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Dog census coming – Be sure your dog is licensed
From the Office of Peru Town Clerk Kathy Flynn The Town Of Peru Town Board has scheduled a dog census through the entire town which is scheduled to begin during the month of June. If you do not have your dog licensed, please do so to avoid possible additional penalties. To license your dog, you […]
Posted: May 24th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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USGS: flooding “off the charts”
NCPR reports
Posted: May 23rd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Here are New York’s agricultural impact numbers
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 23rd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Increased need, flooding leaves Salvation Army scrambling – Charity group sees huge increase in demand; seeks funds
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Animals lost homes in flood and Elmore SPCA comes to the rescue
May has been a very busy month for Elmore SPCA Executive Director Kc Mace. Along with her SPCA responsibilities she has also been co-managing the flood victim temporary relief shelter at the Crete Center. When people were forced to evacuate the Lakeside Apartments in Plattsburgh, they came with some thirty dogs, sixty cats and an […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Spring “springs forth” in Peru!
By John T. Ryan Rain fell this morning in Peru, but this afternoon the sun came out and it felt like spring had arrived. Our apple blossoms burst open yesterday. Here are a few photos of scenes along Route 22, Route 9 and at Rulf’s Orchard in the Town of Peru. We are blessed to […]
Posted: May 20th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Laurentian construction on hold, expected to resume
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 17th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tuesday is decision day for local schools
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 16th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Demong inducted into Saranac Lake Walk of Fame
The Adirondack Daily enterprise reports
Posted: May 16th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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“This is a noble work” – Words describing our region’s newest museum
By John T. Ryan A ten-year dream came to fruition on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the North Star Underground Railroad Museum. The museum is housed in the Town of Chesterfield Heritage Center adjacent to Ausable Chasm at 1131 Mace Chasm Road. It will open to the public on Saturday, May […]
Posted: May 14th, 2011 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVES (BOCES) cuts 60 positions
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondacks get a bit grayer
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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