Archive for June, 2011
Sunmount isn’t closing (update)
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Newsweek ranks America’s 500 Best High Schools
Newsweek reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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No one was watching, embezzlers tell Vermont officials
The Free Press Reports “Government financial accounts are ripe for embezzlement because most leaders fail to do their primary role in overseeing employees and town finances.”
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Keeseville home, road marred by landslide
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Tupper Lake Sunmount facility to close by 2014?
NCPR Reports and 6/22/11 update
Posted: June 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Free Library hosting great July children’s programs
By Adele Douglas The Library’s the place to be Tuesday afternoons in July. Librarian Becky Pace has put together an interesting and varied program that will showcase songs, theatre, clowns and dancing dogs. The shows are free and suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. They start at 2:30 p.m. […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Valehaven resident turns 106
The staff at Valehaven Home for Adult in Peru hosted a special birthday party today. Lena Martin, a Valehaven resident for the past four years, celebrated her 106th birthday. Lena’s son-in-law Donald Gratto was on hand to congratulate Lena. Lena and her husband Arthur lived in Keeseville. Gratto married Lena’s daughter Shirley in 1947. The Valehaven staff […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Climate changes may alter highway construction methods
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Fun with Vegetables Focus of June 28, 30 Workshops in NNY — Learn with Paul Smith’s & Farm House Kitchen Chefs, Blackbird Café Owner, Sweet Core Farmer
Northern New York – “Food is fun and the ‘All About Vegetables’ workshops are a great way for people to learn easy, fun, new methods of cooking to keep and enhance the flavors of our locally-grown foods,” says Chef Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience as a chef in Germany, […]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Owens protests boating policy
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Seven Days visits Fort Ticonderoga
Seven Days reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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UPDATE: OBAMA TO ANNOUNCE TROOP DECISION WEDNESDAY, VISIT FORT DRUM THURSDAY
WNYF reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine to be covered from the elements
Leon Blair, Chair of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Zoning Board News.
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Hundreds of NY school chiefs get raises as teachers get laid off
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Borders leaving Church Street Marketplace
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Adirondack golf getaways for under $100
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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NNY couple’s son is Shuttle pilot
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Lake Placid – Saranac Lake area graduation rates well above state average
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Seniors factor in market for jobs – High school graduates looking toward future
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens Mobile Office open next week
Staffers from Congressman Bill Owens’ office will be available in these nearby locations next week: Franklin County, Thursday, June 23rd 9:00 a.m. – Noon Chateaugay Town Hall 191 East Main Street Chateaugay, NY Clinton County, Thursday, June 23rd 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Champlain Town Hall 729 State Route 9 Champlain, NY
Posted: June 18th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Looking for a Sign
You may have noticed this partial sign for Heyworth Village Apartments as you drive along Rte 22 in Peru. Judge Jim Kirby has volunteered to replicate its style for the Town’s new Heyworth/Mason Park sign. Now all he needs is a photo of the old sign to see what the rest of it looked like. […]
Posted: June 17th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens, Gibson Fight to Expand Broadband Access to Upstate New York
From the Office of COngressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Representatives Bill Owens (D-NY) and Chris Gibson (R-NY) today introduced an amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112) that would restore funding to the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Loan and Loan Guarantee program. Funding for the program would allow municipalities and organizations located in […]
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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The Peru Community Church celebrates 200 years of Methodism in Peru
By Adele Douglas This past Sunday a special service was celebrated at the Peru Community Church to commemorate the building of the first Methodist Church in Peru and celebrate 200 years of Methodism in Peru. Both the Methodist and Congregational/Presbyterian Churches began their meetings in Peru in the early 1800s in the village. The Methodist Church […]
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under General News.
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Enjoy great music and assist the Keeseville Free Library
This Saturday the After Thoughts will be performing to help raise funds for a good cause. They’ll present a great mix of songs with everything from Broadway, to popular, to folk songs. There will be something for every taste. The concert will be held at St. John The Baptist Church, 1804 Route 22 in Keeseville, Saturday, June 18th, […]
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Saranac Lake unveiling historic photo exhibit
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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