Archive for August, 2009
Peru home destroyed by fire
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Sayward reinterates support for Scozzafava
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 30th, 2009 under General News.
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SUNY Potsdam faces cuts with 6M deficit
NCPR reports
Posted: August 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Lack of funding stalls new Whiteface snowmaking
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 27th, 2009 under General News.
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Senator Schumer says Ray Brook prison is overcrowded
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 27th, 2009 under General News.
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Northern NY to host NYS Maple Tour – Clinton County has 55 producers
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 27th, 2009 under General News.
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Albany-Montreal rail route could see 27M upgrade
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 26th, 2009 under General News.
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The sun will soon power our library
By John T. Ryan In a few days visitors to the Peru Free Library will be able to see just how much electrical power the library’s solar energy system has generated that day, week and year. Librarian Becky Pace will undoubtedly receive satisfaction every time she looks at the digital display knowing that the […]
Posted: August 25th, 2009 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Board votes to reestablish Deputy Supervisor position, but no agreement on counselor position
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board take one step forward at its August 24, 2009 meeting. They voted to reestablish the position of Deputy Town Supervisor. If this position is filled by a sitting counselor or by an appointed individual the Board would in a position to move forward with a town budget. […]
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Shoppers are putting cheap stuff on layaway
The Syracuse Post Standard reports
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under General News.
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Computer chip plant arrival keeping many Albany area firms busy
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under General News.
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2009-2010 Peru school tax rate will be $17.66 up from $17.51 in 2008-2009 (.8%)
August 11th School Board Meeting Item J Highlights
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Peru School News.
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Zoning Board able to act on two of six applications
By John T. Ryan When the August 19th Zoning Board meeting began members of the of Board of Appeals believed that the Linda Covel was coming before them to request use variances for the sale of certain products associated with her water bottling business. Instead, Covel’s representative, Al Sweenor, indicated to the Board that he […]
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Zoning Board News.
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Applefest information is now online
By Donald McBrayer Plans for the 32nd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest are well underway. It is going to be a great celebration this year with some very exciting attractions. If you want to keep track of all that will be happening, would like to help out, or would like to invite friends from out of […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Press Republican has an opinion on Peru’s Town Board situation
The Press Republican
Posted: August 23rd, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Warren County looking to cut county jobs facing $3m county budget deficit
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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Schools fight families over autism service dogs
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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Peru firefighters save Torrance home
By John T. Ryan Peru volunteer firefighters were able to make a good save yesterday morning even though they were short-handed because they had to respond to two calls simultaneously. Five volunteers were manning the ambulance in response to an ATV accident when the call came from 332 Route 22B, the residence of Norm and […]
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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New business to bring up to 40 jobs to Northern Tier
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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NPR President to speak on future of journalism Monday in Saranac Lake
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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Republican Congressional nominee will not debate conservative
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under General News.
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Trudeau Institute earns $16 million in federal funding
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under General News.
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Vacant supervisor and counselor positions on Monday’s Town Board agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Close Call! (If you swim in the lake this is a story you should read)
By Donald McBrayer A young woman almost drowned in Lake Champlain Tuesday evening because she misjudged distance in the water. I went sailing with some friends. After a couple hours we finished up and anchored to our buoy which is located about 500 feet from shore. I was taking turns rowing two people at a […]
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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