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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 »

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. Click here to see the story and photos of last year’s ceremony. 

$6.5 million in federal funding awarded for Plattsburgh International Airport » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

 Washington – This week, Congressman Bill Owens called on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to work with Plattsburgh International Airport and Clinton County to reach an agreement that will maintain CBP’s presence at the airport. U.S. CBP’s Air Wing has occupied hangar space at Plattsburgh International Airport since 2004.  Plattsburgh International Airport recently completed a multi-million dollar hangar renovation project and is actively seeking additional tenants, while CBP’s lease at their current site is set to expire in November.

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By Donald McBrayer

We’ve wrapped up the 35th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest, and it was the most successful one to date. This is due to the hard work and dedication from all the volunteers that make it possible. There are so many people to thank I could fill several pages and still miss some, but here’s my attempt: Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Rev. Richard Demers chauffeured Grand Marshalls Nap & Theresa Light

It appears that the 35th Applefest celebrated this past weekend was one of, if not the most successful Applefest ever.   Read more »

Plattsburgh, N.Y. The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA Arts Center) is pleased to announce the return of its Theater for Youth program that begins on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at its location on Brinkerhoff Street next to the Historic Strand Theatre. Read more »

When:            September 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m.

Where:           APA Headquarters, 1133 Rte 86, Raybrook, NY 12977

Governor Cuomo announced last month that grant applications are now being accepted for the $25 million Connect NY Broadband Grant Program, Read more »

Northern New York’s calendar is full with fall festivals and events – from a new North Country food festival in Elizabethtown and Lowville’s 8th annual Cream Cheese Festival this Saturday to the Fifth Annual Great Adirondack Rutabaga Festival in Keene later this month–celebrating the region’s farms and foods – from fresh-picked apples and cider to rutabagas and cold-hardy grape wines. Read more »

Peru Republican Primary Workers

Duprey apparent winner in 115th Assembly District Republican primary » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan

At about the same time that Forrence Orchards workers were completing their workday, another harvest was beginning adjacent to the apple orchard. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Peru Central School was recognized as a College For Every Student (CFES) “School of Distinction” at the Tuesday, September 10, 2012 Board of Education meeting. CFES Program Director Steve Boyce (left) presented a banner to High School Principal Chris Mazella and faculty members (L-R) Jeanne Caron, Lisa Crain and Rosemary Manchester. Read more »