Archive for September, 2011
Elmore SPCA presentation on Board’s Monday agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, September 12, 2011, 7:00 PM
Posted: September 9th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Casualties of war: Fort Drum widows
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 9th, 2011 under General News.
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California fire team helps Essex County manage storm response
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 9th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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State police nab alleged Irene looters in Jay
NCPR reports
Posted: September 9th, 2011 under General News.
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BRIDGES OVER THE MOHAWK RIVER IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLOSING IMMEDIATELY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is closing four bridges over the Mohawk River in Schenectady County immediately. The bridges include: Interstate 890 bridge at Thruway Interchange 26 in Rotterdam Junction. Western Gateway Bridge carrying Route 5 between Scotia and Schenectady. Freeman’s Bridge carrying Route 5 (Freeman’s Road) between Scotia and Schenectady. Rexford […]
Posted: September 8th, 2011 under General News.
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AuSable Forks is alive with volunteers and agencies coming to aid flood victims
By John T. Ryan Support from all over New York State and the region has been outstanding according to Town of Jay officials as they struggle to bring their town back to normal following the August 28th flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. Three trucks dropped off food, storage boxes and other items during during a […]
Posted: September 8th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Pinnacle Airlines to end Plattsburgh-Boston service
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 8th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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It’s Applefest time!
Peru – The 34th annual St. Augustine’s Applefest celebration is only a few days away. It’s scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 17th and 18th. Volunteers will be busy next week setting up the church grounds with a stage, games and food booths. People always looks forward to the continuous music, fried, dough, sausages and […]
Posted: September 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Phish to play benefit concert for flood relief
The Free Press reports
Posted: September 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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North country legislators stand to lose thousands of residents in redistricting: Assembly report
The Watertown Daily Times report
Posted: September 7th, 2011 under General News.
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More than 100 Essex County homes uninhabitable due to Irene
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Jay still needs volunteers for cleanup
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Local businesses struggle with damage – Pray’s uses almost all of its vegetable crop
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Here’s how to apply for FEMA assistance
Disaster survivors who suffered damages and losses because of Hurricane Irene should remember to apply for FEMA assistance as soon as possible even if they have already registered with voluntary organizations. Registering with voluntary organizations doesn’t mean that they have automatically registered with FEMA. The only ways to apply with FEMA are: Call the FEMA Hotline […]
Posted: September 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Voluntary Organizations Assist New York State Storm Survivors
A FEMA New Release ALBANY, NY- New York State residents who suffered losses as a result of the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene last month and who still have serious unmet needs may find help through the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) groups now and long after the emergency phase has passed. The Federal Emergency […]
Posted: September 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Skating: Protopopovs, Dick Button reunite at Lake Placid tribute
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: September 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Young soldiers grew up watching America at war
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Single moms majority in Albany, Schenectady and Troy
The Times Union reports
Posted: September 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Graded on innovation, these educators are top of the class
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: September 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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6.1 million Adirondack acres leave plenty to do
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: September 3rd, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Ausable River Campsite devastated
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 3rd, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County added to FEMA list; Individual aid approved for Irene flood damage
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 3rd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anti-bullying speaker gives teachers tips to stop the bullying cycle
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Posted: September 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Leo Bourgois Golf Tournament proceeds will benefit Peru students
The 2nd Annual Leo P. Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 30th to raise funds for the scholarship in his name. The tournament will be held at Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The cost to enter the four person […]
Posted: September 1st, 2011 under General News.
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