Archive for July, 2011
Family fun at Buck Pond
By Adele Douglas It was time for our annual camping trip with my friends and their children but Ausable Point Campground, our destination of choice, was still closed due to the spring floods. Nancy suggested Buck Pond, not too far away and with a nice beach. We made a quick visit to check out the […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Owens’ staff to hold “Mobile Office Hours” next week
Rep. Owens continues program to make office more accessible in large district Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings next with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Essex, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Sixth person succumbs to injuries from July 13 Salem home explosion
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Cuomo: Chobani yogurt maker to expand, create 450 new jobs
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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New infestation of invasive clams in Lake George
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Contract deals irk state retirees; Higher health insurance costs, inability to vote on pacts called unfair
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News.
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Trudeau takes big hit losing faculty, grants; Some say Institute is in a ‘crisis’
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town records are being organized
By John T. Ryan Anyone visiting the Peru Town Hall recently may have noticed a man they do not recognize either examining town records or entering data into a laptop. For the past several weeks Alden Stevens, a records management specialist, has been organizing thousands of town records and preparing thousands of others for disposal. […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Highway Department fund shortfall on Monday’s Town Board Agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING July 25, 2011 @ 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under Town Board News.
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High Peaks Happy Hour: Lake Placid Pub and Brewery
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Bombardier Transportation receives 300 railcar order
The Press Republican reports Read more about the Chicago rail system and the challenges it faces
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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EDITORIAL: APA leader’s silence deafening
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Algae blooms return to Lake Champlain
The Free Press reports
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Gov. Cuomo doesn’t say ‘no’ to legalizing medical marijuana
The Daily News reports
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Highway Department short on funds
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Ticonderoga, Crown Point school districts to weigh merger
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo pools $1 billion in funding for New York jobs programs
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Driver charged in Yates County accident that killed five Amish farmers had police chase on record
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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New industry report says Marcellus Shale natural gas production has quadrupled since 2009
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Plattsburgh Borders to liquidate soon
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Vermont man dies in Port Kent construction accident
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Poetry writing workshop and poetry reading in Chazy
A morning poetry workshop and an evening of poetry in Chazy. Click here
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Firefighters gain valuable experience
By John T. Ryan Several area residents reported seeing black smoke rising from a 507 Route 22B residence last evening. The home burned to the ground, but it wasn’t bad news because the Peru Volunteer Fire Department was conducting a “practice burn” at the vacant house located across from Dimock Farms. Chief Brian Westover said, […]
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Art and Photography: Saranac Lake ArtWalks
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Republicans nominate Geoffrey Spear for Town Council
By Donald McBrayer Geoffrey Spear was nominated to run for Town Councilor at the Peru Republican caucus that was held on Thursday, July 14th. A Peru native, Spear is the son of Dr. Merritt & Joan Spear. Graduating from Peru Central in 1980, Spear went on to earn a B.S. degree in Biology/Chemistry and a […]
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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