Archive for January, 2014
Fort Drum one of four sites selected for environmental study for potential East Coast missile site
Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum one of four sites selected for environmental study for potential East Coast missile site.
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Carthage hospital laying off 90 employees, cutting 20 beds in restructuring
Watertown Daily Times | Carthage hospital laying off 90 employees, cutting 20 beds in restructuring.
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Mixed buyout deal for Alcoa Massena East workers « The In Box
Mixed buyout deal for Alcoa Massena East workers « The In Box.
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Longtime Peru Physical Education Teacher Passes Away
Peru – Sharon L. Gruendling, 72, formerly of Lakeshore Drive, Willsboro, and Marco Island, Florida, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was currently residing with her daughter and family on Route 22B in Peru. She […]
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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UAlbany’s misguided goal: Spending millions more on grand sports facilities is not the right move for a school that’s been cutting academics.
UAlbany’s misguided goal – The Observation Deck.
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Opinion, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Central Launched its New Website Today
Peru Central School District / Homepage. This important project began last school year when a group of staff members and community volunteers gathered over several months to draft a set of recommendations to improve District communication. Since that time, staff members from across the District have been working diligently with our technology team to expand, […]
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Budget Workshop #1 for Peru Board of Education
The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 4th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their first public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Receive a budget overview brief. Receive a briefing on the fiscal stress monitoring system. Review an […]
Posted: January 31st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Matthew Leta named to Dean’s List at Champlain College
BURLINGTON, VT — Matthew Leta, a resident of Peru, NY, has been named to the Fall 2013 Champlain College Dean’s List for academic achievements and achieving a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Leta is majoring in Managing Creative Media. About Champlain College Since 1878, Champlain College has provided career-focused education to students […]
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Samantha Crosby of Peru Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List
POTSDAM, NY Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a freshman majoring in biomolecular science, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Clarkson University. Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five […]
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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United Way Day of Caring
Join us April 5, 2014 between 9am-7pm, and volunteer your time to make Clinton, Essex & Franklin counties a better place. To sign-up, simply complete the project application form below to register your team. If you’re interested in more information please call (518) 563-0028 Day of Caring.
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Cuomo admin promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety
Cuomo admin promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety | Capital New York.
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NYS primary date is $50M issue – Times Union
NYS primary date is $50M issue – Times Union.
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under General News, State Government News.
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Owens Co-Sponsoring Canadian Tourism Legislation
Legislation would give Canadian retirees more time to visit, spend money in U.S. WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced he will co-sponsor H.R. 3768, the Promoting Tourism to Enhance Our Economy Act. If passed, the legislation would increase the number of days retired Canadians could spend in the United States each year. “Canadian tourists and part-time […]
Posted: January 30th, 2014 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Nicholas Uliva Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY – Nicholas Uliva a resident of Peru, NY, and a sophomore Sport Management major in Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. […]
Posted: January 29th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Donah’s ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse
Donah’s ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 29th, 2014 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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House Passes Five-Year, Bipartisan Farm Bill with Owens’ Support
From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Three Rep. Owens-authored provisions included in final bill WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens voted for the Agricultural Act of 2014, commonly known as the Farm Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 251-166. “Passage of the Farm Bill provides farmers the long-overdue certainty they deserve and contributes significantly […]
Posted: January 29th, 2014 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, General News.
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Dog Control and Sidewalk Maintenance Highlight Town Board Meeting
By John T. Ryan Dog Control was the primary subject at the Monday, January 27, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. The Board passed a revised Dog Control Law. Town Attorney Donald Biggs said the new law incorporates changes in New York State’s Agricultural and Markets regulations and a few other minor items into Local Law […]
Posted: January 29th, 2014 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Join the Knights for a Delicious Ham Dinner
St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites the Peru and North Country community to enjoy its baked ham dinner on Saturday, February 8th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. The dinner featuring baked ham and scalloped potatoes will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $3.50 for children 6 […]
Posted: January 29th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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‘CREATED EQUAL’ FILM SERIES
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday, the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Black History Month, four Plattsburgh-area institutions are joining forces to present four documentaries with riveting footage illustrating the history of civil rights in America. Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle, is being co-sponsored by the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association, […]
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Homeless Count takes place Wednesday
Homeless Count takes place Wednesday » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News.
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How does homeschooling fit into the ed debate? « The In Box
How does homeschooling fit into the ed debate? « The In Box.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under Education News, Northern NY News, Opinion.
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Wind turbines become insufferable neighbors for some
Wind turbines become insufferable neighbors for some | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under Environmental News, General News.
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Cutting the cord? Officials say think twice before abandoning landlines
Watertown Daily Times | Cutting the cord? Officials say think twice before abandoning landlines.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under General News.
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State to increase scrutiny of oil trains
State to increase scrutiny of oil trains | Capital New York.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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State teacher salary up 10% – Times Union
State teacher salary up 10% – Times Union.
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under Education News, General News.
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