Archive for March, 2011
Peru has an operational new agricultural facility
Forrence Orchards has completed construction of its 12,000 square-foot building on the River Road and their new packing machine is operational. (Click here to see all our photos) Construction began last July and the building was completed in October. Twenty personnel were hard at work in the new building today bagging and boxing apples for […]
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Business News, Peru/Regional History.
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Seniority trumps need in some school cuts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Central picks up $130k in state aid, but upcoming cuts will have a negative impact our students
March 31, 2011 from A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools, Peru CSD: What is the impact of the enacted State budget on Peru CSD, July 1st forward? The Governor’s proposed $2.62M cut in state aid for Peru CSD was reduced by five percent through Legislative deliberations, yielding a $2.49M state aid cut for Peru CSD, […]
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Report shines light on healthiest and unhealthiest counties in New York – Clinton County ranks 47th of 62 counties
The Post Standard reports Clinton County ranks near the bottom
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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State ready to pay $140M ‘step’ hikes – 50,000 state workers to get increases as PEF, CSEA contracts expire
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Godspell auditions in Peru Thursday-Saturday this week!
The Adirondack Regional Theater is holding auditions for the Broadway Play Godspell On Thursday, March 31st, Friday, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center in Peru. On March 31 and April 1 the auditions will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, April 2nd they are scheduled for […]
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Without prisoners, Little’s district will have to grow
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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School Board Meets First Monday and Tuesday in April
Peru Central’s Board of Education is slated to meet at 6 PM Monday, April 4th for a set of executive session preliminary first round interviews of particular candidates for Superintendent of Schools. A. Paul Scott, Peru Central’s veteran Superintendent of Schools, retires at the end of this school year. No public session business or school […]
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Shoemaker found guilty
The Press Republican reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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With money tight, school tries to keep technological pace – Ipads in the classroom
The Post Star reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Cuomo to Tighten Requirements for Workers in Homes for Disabled
The New York Times reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Worker skips office Mega pool, loses share of $319M
The NY Post reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Mum’s still the word on 7 new millionaires – They are all NYS employees
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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A. Paul Scott outlines budget problems facing Champlain Valley Schools
The Press Republican reports – The Peru Gazette attended Mr. Scott’s press conference. Our story will appear shortly.
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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The Peru Library will be a great place for your kids in April
We all know that our local library is a great place to appreciate art, from pottery to children’s art to photography, there’s always something to admire. In April it will also be a great place to create art. Greg Badger, a local artist and teacher, will be offering art classes for children four weekdays after […]
Posted: March 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Get your tickets now!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Gibson Brothers are coming to Peru on Saturday, April 9th. They will perform at the Peru Central School with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance and $20 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Green Acres Restaurant, Peru Pharmacy,The Corner Book Store, Bob’s Music Supply, […]
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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North Country lawmakers hope state budget is step in right direction
The Press Republican reports
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Senator Little: Prisons could fare better under latest budget plan
The Post Star reports
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Glens Falls weighs school staff cuts vs. recent student suicides
The Post-Star reports
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Millionaires by NYS Senate District
The Times Union reports. Peru is in the 45th Senatorial District
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Snowmobilers select new trails coordinator
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Both local Congressional districts will have to grow
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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In graduation speech, high-achieving teen confronted her bullies
The Post-Star reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Some school aid restored; State budget details unclear
The Watertown Daily Times reports The Post-Star reports on Governor Cuomo’s remarks
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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LAST WORD ON PRISONS IS CUOMO’S TASK FORCE DITCHED: Governor vague on criteria for closure decisions
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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