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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 […]

Seniority trumps need in some school cuts

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

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, […]

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

State ready to pay $140M ‘step’ hikes – 50,000 state workers to get increases as PEF, CSEA contracts expire

The Times Union reports

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 […]

Without prisoners, Little’s district will have to grow

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

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 […]

Shoemaker found guilty

The Press Republican reports

With money tight, school tries to keep technological pace – Ipads in the classroom

The Post Star reports

Cuomo to Tighten Requirements for Workers in Homes for Disabled

The New York Times reports

Worker skips office Mega pool, loses share of $319M

The NY Post reports

Mum’s still the word on 7 new millionaires – They are all NYS employees

The Times Union reports

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.

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 […]

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, […]

North Country lawmakers hope state budget is step in right direction

The Press Republican reports

Senator Little: Prisons could fare better under latest budget plan

The Post Star reports

Glens Falls weighs school staff cuts vs. recent student suicides

The Post-Star reports

Millionaires by NYS Senate District

The Times Union reports. Peru is in the 45th Senatorial District

Snowmobilers select new trails coordinator

The adirondack almanac reports

Both local Congressional districts will have to grow

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

In graduation speech, high-achieving teen confronted her bullies

The Post-Star reports

Some school aid restored; State budget details unclear

The Watertown Daily Times reports The Post-Star reports on Governor Cuomo’s remarks

LAST WORD ON PRISONS IS CUOMO’S TASK FORCE DITCHED: Governor vague on criteria for closure decisions

The Watertown Daily Times reports