The Peru Gazette

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Beekmantown Central recognized for school counseling » Local News » Press-Republican.

AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, July 11^th, 2012 – ~NO MEETING~

The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts has announced The Jack Grace Band as the second musical guest scheduled for its annual Jumpin’ in July outdoor concert series. The band will perform Thursday, July 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Arts Center during week two of the series.

“July is one great event after another at the  Arts Center, and hosting The Jack Grace Band is one of the highlights. They hail from Brooklyn and their style is termed “Martini Country”, a blend of Johnny Cash, Tom Waits and chicken piccata,” says NCCCA Executive Director Janine Scherline.

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GE puts hold on new solar jobs – Times Union.

The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts announces its companion offerings to the City of Plattsburgh’s 35th Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta and Festival. This year’s activities include the Jumpin’ in July Concert Series, Family Activities on the lawn of the Arts Center and the launching of the new Adirondack Coast ARTWays project. Read more »

NBT Bank robbery suspect identified » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (July 6) | The Adirondack Almanack.

Lake Placid school board delays meal cost increase – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

St. Mary’s School closing » Local News » Press-Republican.

From the Office of Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny

Democrat Bill Owens has wasted more than a half-million dollars to campaign on taxpayer expense – and he’s apparently not done spending.

The congressman used his congressional ‘franking’ privilege to send a glossy, three-panel mailer to constituents <http://www.scribd.com/doc/99189004/12-07-03-Owens-Franked-Mail>  last week. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Peru’s history is on display this month in the lobby of the Clinton County Government Center.  Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen have several books, historical items and wonderful photos of Peru’s schools, businesses, residents and community on display for everyone to see.  Click here to see just a few of the photos.

Several conditions promoting increased blue-green algae in Lake Champlain » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Inside planning Destiny USA: It was all about the “golden cow” of tax breaks | syracuse.com.

Free summer lunch program feeds needy and not-so-needy kids with taxpayer dollars | syracuse.com.

House agriculture bill would cut food stamps, farm subsidies | syracuse.com.

DEC clarifies firewood requirements – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens

WATERTOWN – In the first six months of 2012, Congressman Bill Owens worked to secure $2,359,561.88 in benefits and tax breaks owed to those seeking help from his offices in New York’s 23rd Congressional District.   Read more »

Boat Capsizes Off Long Island, 3 Children Dead – Yahoo!.

Benjamin Franklin’s desperate mission in 1776 took him through the North Country « The In Box.

Extra troopers to patrol during ‘Operation Work Brake’ next week on New York State Thruway | syracuse.com.

St. Augustine’s Parish will celebrate is annual parish picnic on Sunday, July 8th.  Activiites will begin with a 10:30 AM Mass at Mother Cabrini Shrine on the Patent Rd.  Following Mass Read more »

The Peru Varsity Club is sponsoring a Strength and Conditioning Camp. The first day is July 5th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on the campus of Peru Central School.  Participants will meet outside behind the Middle School gym. Read more »

Schools Report: 2012 School District Rankings – The Business Review.

GlobalFoundries eyes $2B-plus expansion – The Business Review.