Archive for February, 2010
Peru’s Mardi Gras is only a week away!
The Peru Community Church hosts its 4th annual Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 16th from 2 to 6 p.m. A chili dinner will be served at at a cost of only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. There will be games, crafts, music and a cake-walk. Proceeds will benefit the church youth programs.
Posted: February 9th, 2010 under General News.
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Board schedules public hearing for South Acres Mobile Home Park grant
By: Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Meeting was held on Monday, February 8 at 7PM. Minutes for January 11 and 25 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm. All Department Reports (except Dog Control) were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/town.htm. Two speakers attended the meeting with information on grants that can be […]
Posted: February 9th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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APA approved 188 Telcomm Permits in 2009
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: February 8th, 2010 under General News.
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When tourists stay home, local governments suffer
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: February 6th, 2010 under General News.
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Monday’s Town Board Meeting Agenda Published
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 8, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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K of C Crowns Free Throw Champs
St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Chairman Brian Mulcahy with the winners of the Council 7273 competition conducted on Sunday, January 31st in Peru. The winners (L-R) Emily O’Connor (13), Samantha Bashaw (12), Lucas Frenyea (11) and Connor Sargeant (10) will advance to the district competition to be conducted on February 21st at […]
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under General News.
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Dannemora Notes: The Clinton Prison
The adirondack almanack reports (An excellent resource for Clinton Prison history)
Posted: February 4th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County wants Colgan Air, Harrietstown wants Cape Air
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: February 4th, 2010 under General News.
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ANTI-SLAVERY INTERPRETIVE PANEL TO BE DEDICATED
Plattsburgh’s first interpretive panel celebrating the Anti-Slavery movement will be dedicated at 5 pm on February 16, 2010. The unveiling will take place in front of the main entrance to the First Presbyterian Church at 34 Brinkerhoff Street. Interim pastor Virginia Murray and North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association president, Don Papson, will be joined […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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A dozen local athletes are competing in the Vancouver Olympic Games
Whiteface.com reports
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Report: 40% of cancers are preventable!
AP reports
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under General News.
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State Ed Commissioner says NYS may never recover from Governor’s proposed cuts
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Paterson’s plan for expanded wine sales outlets draws new debate
The Times Union reports
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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Small donors aided Hoffman (10 times the normal rate)
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under General News.
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A prison’s fate keeps a small town on edge
The Times Union reports (An excellent story on the importance of Moriah Shock to its community)
Posted: February 1st, 2010 under Peru/Regional History.
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Becca Osborne helps rebuild around New Orleans
Becca Osborne of Peru was one of ten SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students accompanied by one faculty member who traveled from Syracuse to spend a week of the 2009-2010 winter break in New Orleans. Yes, they did do a little sightseeing but most of the week was devoted to helping the victims […]
Posted: February 1st, 2010 under General News.
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