Archive for June, 2013
Woman charged with robbing 96-year-old
Woman charged with robbing 96-year-old » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.
Posted: June 18th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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NYS Education Department releases high school graduation rates
Click here to see graduation rates by county and then by district The State Education Department (SED) today released high school graduation rates for the 2007 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2007). These data show that New York’s overall graduation rate continues to rise slowly over time. SED also released outcome data for […]
Posted: June 18th, 2013 under Business News, Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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NNYADP Funding Agricultural Tile Drainage Research in Northern New York
In 2013, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is funding research to evaluate the agricultural benefits and environmental impacts of using tile drainage on farms. The use of tile drainage has been a critical best management practice on American farms since 1835. In the early 1900s, William H. Miner, for whom the agricultural […]
Posted: June 17th, 2013 under Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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CFA serves as single entry point for applicants to access to up to $760 in economic development funding
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is now available to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public. The CFA serves as the single entry point for applicants to access the up to $760 million in economic […]
Posted: June 17th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Town Board News.
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Classic cars, music, kids activities and plenty of food this coming Saturday
Posted: June 16th, 2013 under General News.
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Commentary: ARTA Rail Trail, Economic No-Brainer – The Adirondack Almanack
Commentary: ARTA Rail Trail, Economic No-Brainer – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.
Posted: June 16th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Opinion.
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Douglas Osborne of Peru Named to the University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the 2013 Spring Semester
DURHAM, NH (06/14/2013)(readMedia)– Douglas Osborne of Peru has earned High Honors for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at the University of New Hampshire. Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest honors are awarded to students […]
Posted: June 16th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Clinton County treasurer won’t run: Sue Polhemus nominated by Clinton County Republicans
Clinton County treasurer won’t run » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: June 15th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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World War II military service, a successful career and a loving family
By John T. Ryan Ralph Santor has always associated with people just a little older than himself. He was one of the youngest members of Peru High School’s class of 1944. He was also one of the youngest at his U.S. Navy seaman’s training and as a member of the crew of the USS Arkab. […]
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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How IBM cuts could trigger other Vt. job losses – WCAX.COM
How IBM cuts could trigger other Vt. job losses – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Business News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union
Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab
IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab – The Buzz: Business news.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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A Burlington Company Takes a Chance on the Segway | Seven Days
A Burlington Company Takes a Chance on the Segway | Seven Days.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Upcoming Events at the Peru Free Library
Garden Talks Our latest garden talk Planting Day was held on Thursday, May 16th. Led by a Master Gardener our group learned all about when to plant our vegetables and a closing open forum was full of helpful gardening tips. Our next talk is at 6:00pm on June 20″‘ and will be on tomatoes. Free […]
Posted: June 13th, 2013 under Education News, General News.
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IBM layoffs have begun – WCAX.COM
IBM layoffs have begun – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Business News, General News.
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Little Ausable River is raging at Heyworth/Mason Park following almost 3″ of rain
Water laps on bridge – Movie Heyworth-Mason 4a and Movie Little Ausable Rages
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Weather News/History.
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Safe water, natural gas availability, speed limits, the historic register and assessor reappointment highlight meeting
By John T. Ryan Important decisions having to do with water quality improvement project costs, natural gas availability and speed limits highlighted the Monday, June 10, 2013 Town Board meeting. Counselors approved two resolutions that could add from $25, 000 to $50,000 to the cost of the water quality improvement project. Bringing natural gas to […]
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Business News, Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Rick Perry goes job-hunting in New York – Newsday Editorial
Rick Perry goes job-hunting in New York – Editorial.
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Opinion, State Government News.
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Why the Washington spy scandal isn’t a scandal « The In Box
Why the Washington spy scandal isn’t a scandal « The In Box.
Posted: June 12th, 2013 under Opinion.
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DOD confirms identity of two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday
Watertown Daily Times | DOD confirms identity of two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday.
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News.
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NYCO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WINS SECOND PASSAGE IN SENATE
From the Office of State Senator Betty Little A proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow for a land exchange between New York State and NYCO Minerals, Inc. located in Essex County won second passage today in the Senate according to its sponsor, Senator Betty Little. The exchange would enable NYCO to continue its wollastonite mining […]
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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A Buffalo News Editorial
The Buffalo News: Albany remains a cesspool of corruption. Every year, it seems, elected officials, including members of the Assembly and Senate, are unmasked as thieves, cheats or manipulators gaming the system for their own benefit. They extend from the rank and file to the leaders of each chamber to independently elected officeholders such as former […]
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Opinion, State Government News.
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Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union
Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union.
Posted: June 11th, 2013 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest This Weekend
Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Caddisflies are missing from Ogdensburg, and no one really knows why
Watertown Daily Times | Caddisflies are missing from Ogdensburg, and no one really knows why.
Posted: June 10th, 2013 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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