Archive for December, 2010
Census figures could have major impact on North Country
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under Congressional News, General News.
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Potsdam justice steps down – Village source says Welch is suspected of using cocaine while holding court
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Owens glad ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy repealed
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under Congressional News.
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Confronting deer control – 3rd and last of a series
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Deer overpopulation problems (2nd of a 3 part series)
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Jamaicans are important parts of our community – here’s how to help them
By John T. Ryan On January 8th eighteen members of the Peru Community Church Jamaican Mission Team will depart for the Church’s 12th Annual Jamaican Mission trip. Missioners travel to the Mandeville, Jamaica region. They typically work in a local school and orphanage, conduct counseling training classes for local churches, build a simple home for […]
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News.
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The changeable deer – Population has fluctuated widely over time
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News.
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St. Lawrence County questions law on counting prisoners in redistricting
The Watertown Daily times reports
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News.
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GI Bill prompts colleges to adapt – Schools see veterans as valuable students
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News.
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Tories: American Revolution and Civil war
The adirondack almanac reports (Sounds like a great book!)
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News.
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Strand restoration slow but steady – Theater awarded $200,000 grant, insulation donation
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 19th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lunar Eclipse on Eve of Solstice – Santa isn’t the only thing in the winter sky . . .
By Donald McBrayer On the morning of December 21, just 15 hours before the winter solstice you’ll get a chance to witness the first total lunar eclipse in nearly 3 years. A total lunar eclipse happens when the shadow of the Earth passes over the surface of the moon completely covering it. The lunar eclipse begins […]
Posted: December 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Some school officials weigh block scheduling
The Post Star reports
Posted: December 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Massena looking into Rescue Squad ad buy
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 18th, 2010 under General News.
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No Earmarks = Drum agency funding unclear – Demise of spending bill leaves budget coffers empty
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Syracuse breaks record for snowiest December with 70.8″
The Post Standard reports
Posted: December 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Rules regulations would only apply to new outdoor wood-burning units, for now
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 17th, 2010 under General News.
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Bus drivers receive the thanks of Peru Central staff
Peru Intermediate School teachers and staff followed what has become an annual tradition today when they distributed a tray of cookies and other edible delights to the bus drivers. It’s a small way to show appreciation to vital members of the Peru Central education team. (Click here for more photos)
Posted: December 17th, 2010 under General News, Peru School News.
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Department to purchase new ambulance
By John T. Ryan December 17 update: Peru Voters approved the purchase of a new ambulance at the Tuesday, December 14th Fire Department voting. The vote was 28 to 0. Robert Akey was unopposed and was reelected Department Treasurer. Courtney Tetreault was also unopposed and was reelected as a Fire Commissioner. Dec. 13 – Peru […]
Posted: December 17th, 2010 under General News.
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DEC to act on outdoor boilers – Modified version has several major changes not yet shared with public
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 16th, 2010 under General News.
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Cuomo’s stark inauguration, then right to work
The Times Union reports
Posted: December 16th, 2010 under General News.
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N.Y. senators divided on tax deal
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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The day Niagara Falls ran dry: Newly-discovered photos show the moment the iconic waterfall came to a standstill
The Mail reports
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under General News.
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Town will be administering dog licensing – a revised dog control law is being proposed
On December 27th at 6:45 p.m. the Town of Peru will conduct a public hearing to hear citizen comments on a revised Dog Control Law. The Peru Gazette asked Town Supervisor Peter Glushko to describe the proposed changes. He responded: One big change is in the licensing procedures. NYS Agriculture and Markets no longer wants to […]
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Adirondack Family Activities: Meet Author/Illustrator Steven Kellogg
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under General News.
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