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Archive for November, 2011

Horace Nye up for sale or lease

Horace Nye up for sale or lease » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

US history museums struggle to update exhibits

US history museums struggle to update exhibits – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Tuesday is Election Day: Peru has two important local races

Voting in the Town of Peru will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 Main St., in Peru. All registered voters are encouraged to make their voices heard.  Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Brandy McDonald, incumbent Democrat […]

Most of U.S. unemployed no longer receive benefits

Most Of U.S. Unemployed No Longer Receive Benefits | Fox News.

Vermont’s shrinking middle class

Vermont’s shrinking middle class | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Health Care premiums increasing 8 percent in NY

Health Care premiums increasing 8 percent in NY – NYPOST.com.

New Yorkers’ need for food stamps spikes

New Yorkers’ need for food stamps spikes | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union

Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union.

Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area (Chazy ranked 44th in Upstate)

Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area | North Countryman.   Click here for our story on Peru Central’s ranking 

Here’s another one of our community’s wonders

By John T. Ryan Two years ago Adele Douglas wrote an article telling our readers about her walk through Ausable Marsh.  Today my wife Jean and I discovered how well Adele described her experience. While most people view the marsh from Ausable Point State Park,  this trail brings you through the western side of the […]

Fall is beautiful here in Peru

By John T. Ryan November 5, 2011 has been a beautiful day in Peru.  My wife Jean and I decided to take a walk in our own town. We drove the short distant to Ausable Point State Park.  It was a cool 45 degrees, but several people were walking, running, bicycling and enjoying the park’s […]

Letters to the Editor on local political contests received November 4, 2011

Four vie to be judges for huge district

Four vie to be judges for huge district – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Excellent story with much more detail than the Press Republican’s story

Bombardier wins $153 million order

Bombardier wins $153 million order » Local News » Press-Republican.

Duprey co-sponsored Autism bill

Message from Janet Duprey: As a co-sponsor of Assembly bill 6305-A, I stood proudly with Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signed the bill into law. This new law which becomes effective November 1, 2012 provides health insurance coverage for those in need of diagnosis and those who have been diagnosed as being on the Autism […]

Preliminary 2012 Town budget increase is below the 2% tax cap

A letter from Town Supervisor Peter Glushko The Town of Peru’s Preliminary Budget for 2012 is ready for public scrutiny and the Town’s tax levy is well below the 2% cap.  Tax levies for Town General, Town Highway remained the same as the 2011 levy.  The Town Sewer tax levy increased by 2% due to […]

Vermont schools challenged by need to produce science and tech grads

Vermont schools challenged by need to produce science and tech grads | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Essex High School sit-in draws support from graduates, other high schools

Essex High School sit-in draws support from graduates, other high schools | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Doheny makes more than $8 million, filing shows

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny makes more than $8 million, filing shows.

Champlain Bridge to open Monday

Champlain Bridge to open Monday » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru School Board Regular Meeting November 8, 2011

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 8th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney will take place […]

PEF approves revised contract, averting layoffs

PEF approves revised contract, averting layoffs – Times Union.

‘Taste of Home’ returns to Crete Center this Saturday Cooking school to feature chef Eric Villegas

PLATTSBURGH — The Taste of Home Cooking School is back by popular demand. Denton Publications and other fine sponsors will bring the Taste of Home Cooking School back to the Crete Memorial Civic Center this Saturday, Nov. 5, once again giving people an opportunity to learn helpful tips and techniques through informative cooking demonstrations. Ed […]

NYSDOT TO HOST PUBLIC INFO MEETING FOR ROUTE 22B BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN MORRISONVILLE

Meeting to be held Tuesday, November 15, in Schuyler Falls Town Hall The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting to present information and answer questions about a proposed project to replace the Route 22B Bridge over the Saranac River in the Hamlet of Morrisonville, Clinton County. The meeting […]

Canadian consumers pay 11 per cent more than Americans

Canadian consumers pay 11 per cent more than Americans, Carney says – The Globe and Mail.