Archive for July, 2011
Telemedicine broadband network construction to start on 239-mile broadband connection to link 48 facilities; completion planned for July 2012
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 20th, 2011 under General News.
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Clinton man gets 2 years in prison for killing pet dog
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 19th, 2011 under General News.
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Amish moving to New York at faster rate – 10 new settlements in state since the start of 2010
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 18th, 2011 under General News.
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Paying to save millions
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 18th, 2011 under General News.
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Trudeau Institute director is leaving – So is a top scientist, and chief operating officer stepped aside from that position last month
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 17th, 2011 under General News.
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Cuomo, union reach deal; could save $400 million, avoid layoffs
Syracuse.com reports
Posted: July 16th, 2011 under General News.
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A new flagpole and flag at a very beautiful place
By John T. Ryan There’s a new flag flying high over the Champlain Valley thanks to the good works of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. A flagpole has been erected at St. Patrick’s Oratory also known to many as Mother Cabrini Shrine. It was dedicated on Sunday, July 10th at the St. […]
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hudson Falls teen, a victim of Salem explosion, remembered as budding chef
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under General News.
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Rebound continues for N.Y. sales tax revenue
pressconnects.com reports
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under General News.
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N.Y. pension fund earns 14.6 percent
The Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under General News.
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Planning Board approves two applications at its May meeting
Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under Planning Board News.
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Trudeau Institute wants to diversify revenue
Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News.
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A week your child will never forget!
The Peru Community Church – St. Augustine’s Church Vacation Bible School is only a few days away. It will be held the week of August 1-5 beginning at 9 a.m. each day and ending at noon. All children from age 3 through grade 6 are invited. To register please call the Peru Community Church at […]
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News.
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Town Councilman Kregg Bruno to be inducted into SUNY Potsdam Bears Hall of Fame
POTSDAM, NY (07/14/2011)Kregg Bruno used the unique combination of a successful high school career and a taste of the NCAA Division I level to create a standout three-year career as a wrestler at SUNY Potsdam. Bruno, a member of the Bears wrestling team from 1981-84 and a 2011 Bears Hall of Fame inductee as of […]
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Fifth person dies from injuries in Salem house explosion
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News.
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Burlington homeless program receives $200,000 pledge from Warren Buffett’s sister
The Burlington Free Press reports
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News.
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Clayton residents want stricter sound regulations in proposed wind power development law
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 14th, 2011 under General News.
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Hockey’s Holy Grail – DelNegro brings Stanley Cup home to Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 13th, 2011 under General News.
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It’s time to register for Peru’s Fall Soccer Program
The Town of Peru Youth Commission is holding an open registration for their Fall Soccer Program at the Peru Town Hall. Youth who reside in the Town of Peru and have not yet registered for the Fall Soccer Program can do so now through August 5th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. […]
Posted: July 13th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Cuomo OKs texting-driving bill
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 13th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tyler Williams – Firefighter of the Year
By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department has chosen Tyler Williams as its 2011 Firefighter of the Year. Chief Brian Westover said the award is a way of recognizing all the effort Williams has put forth for the department during the past year. Tyler Williams has been a member of the Peru Volunteer […]
Posted: July 12th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens still seeking flood aid for individual homeowners
Congressman Owens’ letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo
Posted: July 12th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Our community has a new ambulance
By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department put a new ambulance into service on June 20, 2011. Chief Brian Westover said the Ford E450 replaces a 1999 with about 59,000 miles. While the CVPH Medical Center provides primary ambulance service for the Town of Peru, the Peru Ambulance is called when there are […]
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Godspell Junior will be presented in Peru on Saturday night
The Adirondack Regional Theatre will present Godspell Junior at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. The talented cast will sing, dance, act and even get a laugh or two as they follow Jesus as his life may have been in the 1960’s. Songs like “Day-By-Day,” “O Bless the Lord” […]
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens Responds to More Than 18,000 Constituent Concerns, Secures $730,688.71 for Upstate New Yorkers So Far in 2011
From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens In the first six months of this year, Congressman Bill Owens has worked to secure $730,688.71 in benefits owed to those seeking help from his offices in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. When constituent concerns involve questions about legislation or policy, Owens’ office has responded to 18,606 pieces […]
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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