Archive for June, 2011
Adirondack Reptiles: Garter Snakes
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Teacher hearing process is eyed; System takes too long; streamlining to be considered at hearing
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru youth is a St. Mike’s Dean’s List Student
COLCHESTER, VT (06/06/2011)Gabrielle Knight, daughter of George and Maddalena Knight of Peru was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Saint Michael’s College. Knight is a Senior English major at the liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s top 10 college towns. Students who complete a […]
Posted: June 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens: housing funds not income for soldiers – Bill proposed would also help developers
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s wealthy campaign donors cash in with plum appointments
The Times Union reports
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Northway traffic to be rerouted next Monday and Tuesday
Updated 12:02 p.m. June 6, 2011 with a date change Please be advised that the NYSDOT will be rerouting traffic on I-87 in the area of the County Route 38 (Arthur Road) Bridge on June 8 and June 9 to facilitate demolition of the bridge over I-87. I-87 southbound will be closed at Arthur Road […]
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under General News.
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A message to Town of Peru Democrats
A message from the Peru Democratic Party The Peru Democratic Party Caucus will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at the Peru Town Hall. All persons attending must be signed in and in place prior to 7:00PM. Persons arriving after 7:00PM will not be allowed to attend the caucus. This is mandated by election […]
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Vacationing woman saves truck driver from burning rig
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Registration for Peru half marathon under way – Proceeds to benefit pulmonary fibrosis
The Press Republican reports The race is being held in honor of Chip Hamilton.
Posted: June 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Boating slow on Lake Champlain – Lake levels swamp area marinas, cause destruction and delays
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Massena teachers union rejects contract – District says proposal would have restored 10 positions, associated programs
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 5th, 2011 under General News.
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New rules on meals worry schools – Districts want to provide more fresh foods, but fear
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Many people stopped by to enjoy the Babbie Museum on “Museum Day”
By John T. Ryan The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum participated in the Press Republican’s 4th Annual Museum Day on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Leeward Babbie and other family members were on hand with live demonstrations and museum tours. When this reporter visited Todd Babbie was demonstrating the shingle shake mill powered by a […]
Posted: June 4th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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ORDA may take over Catskill ski resort
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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No clemency for geese
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Storm leaves scar on Whiteface
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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4 reported dead in western Massachusetts tornadoes
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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More bad news turns up in Watertown audit – 20 organizations weren’t billed $88,000+ over past three years
The Watertown Daily Times
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Wednesday’s storm leaves some without power; others worried
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Wednesday Town Board Workshop cancelled
A message from Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko I have decided to postpone the Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2011 so we can be better prepared to deal with the water quality situation. We will have better information by the end of next week to enable us to more effectively deal with this issue. […]
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under Town Board News.
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June Planning Board Meeting cancelled
The Town of Peru Planning Board will not meet during the month of June, 2011. No items were to be acted upon. \
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under Planning Board News.
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Northern New York Eating Local Workshops Include Plattsburgh Site
Eating locally grown and raised foods is becoming increasing popular in the North Country. To help “locavores” shop for local products, plan meals, and prepare local vegetable dishes, the Cornell University Cooperative Extension associations of Northern New York have set the dates for the Northern New York Eating Local Yet? summer workshop. A series of […]
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Barry Manilow coming to SPAC
The Times Union reports
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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State Attorney General sues federal agencies over hydrofracking review
The Times Union reports
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under General News.
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SUNY impact on NY put at $20B
The Times Union reports
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under General News.
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