Archive for April 27th, 2011
Twice weekly art classes at the Peru Free Library to continue
After testing the waters, the art programs at our local library have been a great success. Because of the overwhelming support from the community, Greg Badger will be teaching art classes at the Peru Free Library every Wednesday and Friday after school (3:30-4:30). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes […]
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Direct Air to add new destinations – non-stop flights between Plattsburgh and Lakeland/Orlando, Fla., that will include a continuation to San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., will have their 11th Annual Olympian Celebrity Golf Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Craig Wood Golf & Country Club in Lake Placid. This unique event randomly pairs an Olympic athlete or other Celebrity with a registered three person team. The cost is $500.00 per team […]
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Serious injury caused by flooding – Mineville-Witherbee Fire Chief Paul Tromblee was badly hurt when the Witherbee Road near Silver Hill Road collapsed under his car
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Many children enjoyed Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt at St. Augustine’s
St. Augustine’s Parish celebrated its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. Dozens of children searched for over 1,900 eggs scattered throughout the Parish Center classrooms. The event was sponsored by the Peru Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. (Click here for more photos)
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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First workers to arrive in May at GlobalFoundrie – a $4.3 billion computer chip factory near Albany
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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New York leads nation in spending on social aid
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru loses another community leader – Jerome “Jerry” Downs
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York rushes to rework STAR system – Some property tax breaks being eliminated or reduced
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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