Archive for September, 2009
Peru’s Dungeon Dwellers win “TABOB” Trophy
Peru Dungeon Dwellers Team & Coaches. First Row left to right: Polly Lake (coach), Carah Powell, Gretchen Comfort (coach). Back row left to right: Ellen Silverman, Bruno Greselin, Leagan Carlsen and Brianna Estrada. By John T. Ryan The Peru Dungeon Dwellers won the fourth annual “Take a Bite out of Books” competition on July 25th. Eight […]
Posted: September 15th, 2009 under General News.
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St. Augustine’s dedicates new pavilion
By John T. Ryan Members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 in Peru gathered recently for the dedication of the new parish pavilion. The council purchased the materials and council members constructed the pavilion. It will be used for seating during the annual Applefest chicken BBQ and is expected to become an often-used […]
Posted: September 15th, 2009 under General News.
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Adirondack fall foliage as seen from space (you have to see this!)
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: September 14th, 2009 under General News.
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Reports say federal investigators probing SUNY Research Foundation
The Post Standard reports
Posted: September 14th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s how a hail storm affected a Whitehall orchardist
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration
By Donald McBrayer The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade. The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under […]
Posted: September 13th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Three St. Augustine’s Knights commissioned as Lay Ministers
Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill, Brian Mulcahy and Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. […]
Posted: September 13th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Thousands tour new children’s hospital in Syracuse
The Post Standard reports
Posted: September 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s a lesson in how politicians can avoid the Open Meetings law
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Cornell student dies from swine flu – 4th death in Onondaga County
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: September 12th, 2009 under General News.
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DA Garcia says Essex County GOP bigwigs are against her
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 11th, 2009 under General News.
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Top APA official Mark Sengenberger to retire
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 11th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene including Backwoods Pondfest here in Peru
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: September 11th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Frosty Springs moves another step closer to final approval
By John T. Ryan The Frosty Spring Bottling Company received site plan approval for its new bottling facility at the Town of Peru Planning Board’s September 9th meeting. Company owner Linda Covel presented extensive plans and photographs to the Board. Board member Dale Holderman had visited the facility and was very familiar with the facility’s […]
Posted: September 10th, 2009 under Planning Board News, Zoning Board News.
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DEC approves statewide open burning ban
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Peru resident John Masella to retire from NYS Labor Department
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under General News.
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Water bottle deposits expected this fall
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under General News.
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Fly fisherman Fran Betters dies
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under General News.
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Here are your Battle of Plattsburgh weekend events
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Rude behavior in college classrooms in often a matter of course
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under General News.
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SUNY Canton’s freshman enrollment grows by an “amazing” 20%
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 8th, 2009 under General News.
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The status of broadband in the Adirondack Park
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: September 8th, 2009 under General News.
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Two die in Dannemora fatal accident
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 7th, 2009 under General News.
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Saranac Lake pension costs will rise from 9.2% to 15.2% in 2011 – all local governments will be see increases
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 7th, 2009 under General News.
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In Albany, it’s follow the leader despite claims of independence
Syracuse.com reports
Posted: September 6th, 2009 under General News.
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