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Schuyler Falls man sent back to prison for threatening NY judges » Local News » Press-Republican.

Allegiant to offer non-stop flights to Vegas » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Warm feeling for bill payers – Times Union.

End of the road for Tappan Zee Bridge – Times Union.

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Saturday, October 13th, 2012, marks the running of the Second Annual Octoberfest Half Marathon and new this year the Octoberfest 10K. REGISTRATION HAS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 1ST. Make sure you sign up early! Last year this event raised over $30,000. The Chip Hamilton family and all the people assisting with the event hope to top that this year! Read more »

United Way kicks off at 18.5 percent of goal » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (Sept 21) | The Adirondack Almanack.

Epic story of conflict and courage – Times Union.

Prison staff disparity raises flags – Times Union.

New York faces $1 billion Medicaid cut to reimbursements yearly after overbilling feds | The Journal News | LoHud.com | lohud.com.

State tax coffers short $147M – Times Union.

CCC receives federal funding for job training » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Air Force officially leaves base » Local News » Press-Republican.

Heyworth-Mason Park is open and beautiful! On September 8, 2012 Ann Wilke was walking in the park and captured these beautiful photos.

Ann Wilke Photo

Ann Wilke Photo

Ann Wilke Photo

If you’re interested in discussing ways to improve walking and bicycling safety near and on Peru Central School campus please join other parents, School, Town and County personnel at the Town Hall (basement) on Tuesday, September 25^that 7pm. For more information please call Adele Douglas at 643-7863.

The debates are as follows:

·      Glens Falls market: 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in the auditorium of Queensbury High School, 409 Aviation Road. The one-hour event, sponsored by the Adirondack Chamber of Commerce is free and open to the public. It will be rebroadcast on Mountain Lake PBS at 8 p.m. Oct. 4.

·      Plattsburgh market: 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Valcour Conference Center at SUNY Plattsburgh, 3712 State Route 9. The event will be broadcast live on WPTZ-TV and live-streamed on WPTZ.com, but is not open to the general public.

·      Watertown market: 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen St. This one-hour debate is a ticketed event, but is free of charge. YNN will carry the debate live on its Syracuse, north country and capital region stations.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards.

The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to Kathy Flynn 643-6843 or Cathy Phillips 963-7963.  Here are the Inductee profiles & photos:  Read more »

After 363 days of refusing to talk about Medicare, Matt Doheny has finally owned up to his support for dismantling the Medicare program and sending seniors into the private insurance market.  In the incorrectly titled “Bipartisan Ideas on Preserving Medicare,” Doheny advocates for the purchase of private plans with Medicare dollars, but “in all instances, the federal government should pay insurers directly.”  He goes on to say “This is not a voucher program,” in reference to Paul Ryan’s plan to force Medicare beneficiaries to purchase private health insurance with a voucher. Read more »

The Peru Town Council has scheduled fiscal year 2013 budget workshops. All meetings will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and are open to the public.  Very important spending decisions are made at the budget workshops. Read more »

Vivian and Don Papson, who collaborated in founding the new North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, were named winners of the 2012 Underground Railroad Free Press Prize. Read more »