Archive for July, 2011
State parks wither as funds dry up
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: July 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Peru residents have a new opportunity to get in shape
By John T. Ryan Sometimes a name says it all and this appears to be the story at Peru’s new fitness center. The facility once known as Hardcore Fitness has reopened under new ownership and a new name – Community Fit. Peru residents Susan and Kirk Polhemus purchased the facility at 3452 Route 22. Susan […]
Posted: July 30th, 2011 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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New wind guidelines anger bird, bat groups
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Kohl’s eyeing former Ames Plaza
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 30th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town Board addresses highway department budget, supports Babbie Museum and listens to complaints
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board’s meeting of July 25, 2011 was brief but eventful. The Board discussed transferring $125,000 from the town’s unappropriated fund balance to the highway department’s fuel, parts and capital accounts. Clearing last winter’s heavy snow and repairing damage caused by spring and early summer flooding resulted in a […]
Posted: July 30th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Atheist group wants to stop World Trade Center cross
The CNN reports
Posted: July 29th, 2011 under General News.
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Gov. Cuomo launches North Country Regional Economic Development Council – Garry Douglas is Co-Chairman
The Watertown Daily Times reports and and The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 29th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Pedaling Upstate: A new website connects riders to routes in New York
Seven Days reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News, State Legislator News.
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Mountain Music At the Meadowmount School of Music, concertgoers see the classical stars of tomorrow
Seven Days reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Dead Ringers: One woman’s quest to find the last phone booths in the Adirondack Park
Seven Days reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine shelter approved by Zoning Board
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: July 28th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Zoning Board News.
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Crowds flock to Burlington sidewalk sale
The Free Press reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Divorce filings in NY up 12 percent since adoption of no-fault separations
The New York Post reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Signed detour 11 miles longer than direct route
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Planning Board update
PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 meeting cancelled. No meeting will be held during August.
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under Planning Board News.
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Owens Introduces Legislation to Waive Reporting Requirements on U.S. – Canadian Waterways
From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) and Canadian Member of Parliament Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville) provided an update today on their continuing action to work to waive the reporting requirement for boaters who do not anchor or dock in shared waters between Canada and the United States. Congressman Bill […]
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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John Sheehan: Snowmobile trails plan goes too far
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under General News.
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New York’s wine industry is growing, but faces challenges
The Democrat Chronicle reports
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Horace Nye could be put up for sale again
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 26th, 2011 under General News.
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US 11 ClOSED IN MALONE TRAFFIC DIVERTED ON LOCAL ROADS
The Press Republican reports FRANKLIN County- July 25, 2011; 9:15AM Please be advised that a portion of US Route 11 in Malone has closed due to the partial collapse of a building. US Route 11 is now closed to traffic between Harrison Place and Webster Street with traffic being rerouted onto local streets. The […]
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Drug prices to plummet in wave of expiring patents
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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John Warren: The Art of Making Enemies
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Prescription drug abuse in Vermont ‘a problem of epidemic proportions’
The Burlington Free Press reports Part 1 Part Two of a Four Part Series
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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After discovery, DEC removes N-word from official documents
The Wall Street Journal reports
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Woodsmen in training: Paul Smith’s College summer camp teaches the ways of a lumberjack
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 25th, 2011 under General News.
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