Archive for January, 2011
Syracuse superintendent will propose closing two schools – cuts 450 jobs last year. Hundreds more expected to be cut this year
The Post Standard reports
Posted: January 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Potsdam court mired in backlog – Many cases could end up being dismissed
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Cape Air wins new contract – Ogdensburg, Massena happy; new round of DOT bids will focus on Watertown
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Cuomo says prisons can’t be a jobs programs
North Country Public Radio reports
Posted: January 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Northeast had a broiler of a year in 2010 – 5th warmest year since record-keeping began
The adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake school officials plan for property tax cap – they believe it’s coming and it has major implications
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Lake Placid school officials propose program changes – 18 courses and between two and seven position could be dropped
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Alcoa reviving East plant – 95 may be recalled, 20 to 30 more hired
Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Obama will tour GE Energy Tuesday, with Immelt
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Wild Center winter weekend events announced
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Central students getting a hands-on look at the world of journalism
The North Countryman reports Click here for a link to the second issue of The Pride.
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Zoning Board has three January agenda items
AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under Zoning Board News.
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Planning Board to consider St. Augustine’s property purchase
AGENDA, PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under Planning Board News.
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S. Burlington High School cancels Winter Ball – Students object to ban on “grinding”
FreePress.com reports
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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South Burlington family says detector saved them from poison gas – woman is 7 months pregnant
FreePress.com reports
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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South Glens Falls teachers, board deadlocked over new contract
PostStar.com reports
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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In Black Brook, big landowners’ fight with New York widens
PostStar.com reports (An excellent story with news not published locally)
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Survey lauds SUNY schools as top values (SUNY Plattsburgh included)
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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NYS Legislature will convene 63 days this year
The Times Union reports
Posted: January 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru ranks #1 in student population
How do the Clinton County’s largest school districts rank by student population as of October 2010? Peru Central School 2,079 Beekmantown Central School 1,930 Plattsburgh City Schools 1,824 Saranac Central School 1,567 Northeastern Clinton Central 1,383
Posted: January 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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A. Paul Scott talks about school district challenges
By John T. Ryan A few days ago A. Paul Scott announced that he will retire as Peru Central School Superintendent in June. Peru School Board President Roderick Driscoll spoke about Scott in a Press Republican interview saying, “He’s done a fantastic job…Some superintendents are all vision, and some are all details, and he has both…He […]
Posted: January 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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Man killed crossing Northway was grandfather of 12-year-old shooting victim
PostStar.com reports
Posted: January 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Joe Martens to head DEC – John Warren details his background
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: January 5th, 2011 under General News.
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WEB MARKETING COURSE MOVED TO WESTPORT
WESTPORT, NY — The Marketing Your Product for Profit online marketing training course has been moved from Moriah to Westport. Pre-registration interviews are now underway for the training that starts January 13 in Canton, Malone, Watertown and now Westport. The interviews help instructors customize the training to fit participants’ needs and interests. Classes will be […]
Posted: January 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Stewart’s raises $1.28 million; children’s charities eligible to apply for funds
PostStar.com reports
Posted: January 4th, 2011 under General News.
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