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Editorial: Celebrating top students » Opinion » Press-Republican

Editorial: Celebrating top students » Opinion » Press-Republican.

Funding supports local health-care, technology education

Funding supports local health-care, technology education » Local News » Press-Republican.

Zoning Board December Minutes Published

Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 at 7:10 p.m. to order.

Emily Allen and Megan Breton excel at SUNY Potsdam

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 827 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students have been honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner. The students included: Emily Allen of Peru, NY, […]

Service Dogs Offer Some Mentally Ill People a New Leash on Life | Seven Days

Service Dogs Offer Some Mentally Ill People a New Leash on Life | Seven Days.

Massena boy drowns in Grasse River

Watertown Daily Times | Massena boy drowns in Grasse River.

For three Adirondack railroads, debate over taxpayer costs « The In Box

For three Adirondack railroads, debate over taxpayer costs « The In Box.

Confirmed: Fort Drum losing 1,500 – 2,000 troops

Confirmed: Fort Drum losing 1,500 – 2,000 troops « The In Box.

Zoning enforcement dominates Town Board meeting

By John T. Ryan There’s rarely a dull Peru Town Board meeting and the Monday, June 24, 2013 meeting was no exception.   The first 35 minutes of the meeting involved an alleged zoning law violation in one of Peru’s most beautiful neighborhoods on the shores of Lake Champlain. Coastland Drive residents Jay and Heidi […]

Adirondack Independence Day Celebrations

Adirondack Independence Day Celebrations – The Adirondack Almanack –

Peru’s Summer Concerts Series begins Sunday, June 30th

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JUNE 30 THROUGH AUGUST 25 JUNE 30 THE CHILLBILLYS – CLASSIC THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 7 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK- PRESENT JULY 14 THE CASTAWAYS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, […]

Fort Drum releases additional information about soldier killed Sunday

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum releases additional information about soldier killed Sunday.

Fort Drum may lose 1,500 soldiers in long-term cuts

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum may lose 1,500 soldiers in long-term cuts.

Syracuse’s/Peru’s Dan Lennon finishes second in 10,000-meter USA Championships

Syracuse’s Lennon finishes second in 10,000-meter USA Championships » Sports » Press-Republican.

Sales tax hike approved in St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton, Franklin counties « The In Box

Sales tax hike approved in St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton, Franklin counties « The In Box.

SENATE PASSES HISTORIC BILLS TO ENSURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate passed an historic package of bills today that would ensure equal pay for women, strengthen laws against human trafficking, provide greater support and protection for victims of domestic violence, stop sexual harassment, and end discrimination of women in the workplace related to […]

Monday, June 24, 2013 Town Board Agenda

Regular Mtg Agenda 06242013

Lawmakers Approve Use of Lever Voting Machines for Fall’s NYC Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com

Lawmakers Approve Use of Lever Voting Machines for Fall’s Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com.

Schumer urges the Army to consolidate 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in the face of potential cuts

Watertown Daily Times | Schumer urges the Army to consolidate 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in the face of potential cuts.

Drum connector lures military drivers, leaves businesses in dust

Watertown Daily Times | Drum connector lures military drivers, leaves businesses in dust.

Indian River student prepares to graduate after death of parents

Watertown Daily Times | Indian River student prepares to graduate after death of parents.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen June 26, 2013 – Menu

Turkey Soup BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Baked Beans Bean Salad Dessert ST. AUGUSTINE’S SOUP KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 3, 2013. WILL REOPEN JULY 12, 2013 We are now posting weekly menu on Facebook (St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen)

Big Adirondack issues – hogs, landswaps – clear legislature « The In Box

Big Adirondack issues – hogs, landswaps – clear legislature « The In Box.

North Country Cross Burnings Are Nothing New

North Country Cross Burnings Are Nothing New – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

State Senate to act on Public Assistance Integrity Act

From the Office of state Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate will act today on the “Public Assistance Integrity Act,” sponsored by Senator Tom Libous (R-C-I, Binghamton) and cosponsored by Senator Betty Little (R-C-I, Queensbury)  that would help cut down on the flagrant abuse of EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards by prohibiting welfare […]