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The CCI-Greenheart Student Cultural Exchange Program is looking for host families for the 2013-14 school year. “Be a part of a rewarding experience for both your family and the exchange student,” local organizer Scarlett McBride said. McBride and her husband have hosted exchange students and found it to be a wonderful experience for their entire family. Mrs. McBride resides in the Peru Central School District, but host families from any school district are eligible. For more information email Mrs. McBride scar6064@charter.net.

The Town of Peru Republicans caucused on Thursday, August 1, 2013 and nominated five people for town offices.

Pete Glushko for Supervisor

Kathy Flynn for Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Donald McBrayer for Town Council

Michael Farrell for Highway Superintendent

John “Jack” Lawliss for Town Justice

Donald McBrayer, Democrat James Douglass and Democrat Lana Knight will vie for two town council positions.  John Lawliss and Democrat James Kirby are the only nominees for the two town justice positions.  The Democrats nominated Kregg Bruno to oppose Incumbent Supervisor Peter Glushko and John Facteau to oppose incumbent Kathy Flynn for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector position. Incumbent Republican Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell was nominated by both parties.

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Letter to readers: Changes for a stronger future » Editorial » Press-Republican.

County takes stand against prison closure » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Mooers Forks man killed in accident » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

3 prison officials suspended » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Pool Owners Sought For Invasive Species Citizen Science – The Adirondack Almanack –

WASHINGTON—Tomorrow night Congressman Bill Owens will speak with constituents during a live telephone town hall. The call is part of the congressman’s ongoing effort to connect with constituents across the more than 16,000 square miles of New York’s 21^st Congressional District. Congressman Owens will give a short update on events in Washington as they relate to the Farm Bill, immigration reform and sequestration followed by live questions asked by constituents. The event will occur tomorrow evening from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. 

“The best way to represent my constituents in Congress is to hear directly from them about the issues they feel are important,” Congressman Bill Owens said. “Telephone town halls are as informative for me as they are for participants and I encourage all who can participate to join me on the call. I am looking forward to the discussion.”

Tonight, a random sample of residents in New York’s 21^st Congressional District will receive an invitation by telephone to participate in tomorrow’s conference call. Additionally, anyone from the 21^st District can request an invitation in the follow ways:

· Emailing their name and complete phone number to ny21townhall@mail.house.gov;

· Calling the congressman’s Washington office at 202-225-4611; or

· Filling out the form provided at http://owens.house.gov/Contact/TeletownHall.htm .

For those unable to participate in the telephone town hall, questions or concerns can be sent to Congressman Owens by calling any of his offices in New York or Washington, by visiting his website at http://owens.house.gov, connecting with Rep. Owens on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/repbillowens, or following him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BillOwensNY.

TROY, NY (07/30/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2013 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation’s oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, management, and the humanities and social sciences. Institute programs serve undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals around the world. Rensselaer faculty are known for pre-eminence in research conducted in a wide range of fields, with particular emphasis in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, and the media arts and technology. The Institute is well known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace so that new discoveries and inventions benefit human life, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development.

Chazy, NY – July 30, 2013 – Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.! The event offers a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of agriculture at the Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit and to see a modern dairy and equine farm in action.  This free, family-friendly event will feature wagon rides around the Institute, equine demonstrations, interactive displays, and samples of local agricultural products.

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Rouses Point man charged with arson, assault » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Essex, Clinton added to disaster list » Local News » Press-Republican.

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Attendance stumbles out of starting gate – Times Union.

State Regulator Steps Up Checks on Public Pension Funds – WSJ.com.

Peru Central student goes international » Local News » Press-Republican.

Legislators mull terminal-expansion options » Local News » Press-Republican.

BCSD narrows superintendent candidates » Local News » Press-Republican.