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Archive for January, 2011

EPA tosses out Vermont Lake Champlain cleanup goals

The Free Press reports

Analysis: New group joins New York school aid fight

The PostStandard reports

Senator Surprise New York’s Kirsten Gillibrand was once dismissed as an undeserving political lightweight. Now, with two big legislative wins, her star is suddenly on the rise.

Newsweek reports

North Country Rock Eaters? Not Exactly

The adirondack almanac reports

Labor Agreement opposed Laurentian chief: Formal union deal ‘would thwart local jobs’

The Press Republican reports

Nothing ruins the morning more than a broken water pipe

By Donald McBrayer As I gaze out upon the thermometer beyond the window this morning, I see it is 25 degrees below zero. Then I wonder — How are my pipes doing? Even if you haven’t had a broken or frozen water pipe in years, the chance of seeing one today is very good. These temperatures […]

Schools tackle risks of head injury – NNY districts drafting policies, hiring staff to protect athletes from concussions

The Watertown Daily Times reports

N Y Post reports that Cuomo’s budget will propose closing prisons and cutting prison jobs

The N Y Post reports

Lawlessness on the borderline – The Mexican border has long been the focus of the drug-smuggling fight. Now, the attention turns north

The Times Union reports Brian Mann of NCPR comments

After years of review, a “rush to judgment” on Tupper resort?

North Country Public Radio reports

Press Republican “Letter to the Editor” disputed by Congressman Owen’s Office

Did members of Congress try to exempt themselves from current health care reform legislation? No. This claim was based on the erroneous assumption that congressional efforts to establish a “public option” for health insurance would have required everyone (except members of Congress) to participate in a new federal insurance plan. The proposed legislation would merely […]

Peru man dies in snowmobile accident – 49-year-old killed during early morning riding accident

The Press Republican reports

Gibson proposes nuclear power plant for Albany region

The PostStar reports

Lavinia Bell Returns to the North Country

One hundred and fifty years ago, few knew about Lavinia Bell, a fugitive from slavery who trekked from a Texas plantation to Rouses Point, New York, in search of freedom in Canada. Now, for the first time, her riveting experiences will be presented to the public in “Never Give Up: The Story of Lavinia Bell,” […]

N.Y. GOP mum on weatherization – Newly elected House members joined committee that supports ending 30-year program

The Watertown Daily Times reports

THE NORTH COUNTRY’S VOICE

The Watertown Daily Times reports (A great story about a person in Albany few of us in this part of the North County know much about)

Glens Falls area loses 500 government jobs in last year

The PostStar reports

Here’s Monday’s Town Board Agenda

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

Noise Ordinance Public Hearing on Monday

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 Town Noise Ordinance, January 24, 2011- 6:45 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing. Click here to view proposed ordinance 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions 6. MOTION: To close the Public hearing. 7. MOTION: Adjourn

Lake Placid students speak out on class cuts

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

January 24th Public Forum on Peru School Finances

Peru Central School District and Peru Central’s budget advisory committee is hosting a public forum at 6 PM this coming Monday, January 24th at 6 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. Monday’s 6 PM public forum will actively engage district residents by soliciting ideas and perceptions regarding […]

Air service aid targeted for cuts

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Owens urging scrutiny of two VA clinics

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Woman credits judge who took her kids away

The Press Republican reports

Zoning board approves variance for a new downtown store

By Donald McBrayer Rebecca Garrow was granted a use variance to open a consignment store at the recently closed Becky’s Diner location on Main Street. It will be known as “Thee Thrifty Peddler” (The 2 e’s on Thee is correct) and will sell new and used items including furniture, jewelry, clothing, antiques, crafts, etc. Mrs. […]