Archive for June, 2014
Nicholas Uliva Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College
Nicholas Uliva, a resident of Peru, N.Y., and a freshman sport management major, was named to Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the spring 2014 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds […]
Posted: June 28th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Charles Remillard Among Local Residents Named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List at SUNY Oneonta
Charles Remillard of Peru, NY, is among the 1474 students who earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more. A liberal arts […]
Posted: June 28th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Peru Town Judge John Lawliss Resigns
Peru – Peru Town Justice John Lawliss has resigned citing health concerns. The Town Board accepted Lawliss’s resignation at its Monday, June 23rd meeting. Several Board members praised Lawliss’ nine years of service. Counselor Kregg Bruno said, “I wish he could have been here so we could thank him.” Counselor Brandy McDonald added, “Jack did […]
Posted: June 27th, 2014 under Agricultural News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Price Chopper Cuts 80 Jobs at Corporate Headquarters
Price Chopper cuts 80 jobs at corporate headquarters – Times Union.
Posted: June 26th, 2014 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru is Clinton County’s Most Affluent Community; Ranks 150th in Upstate NY
Here are the affluence rankings for all 861 Upstate cities and towns – Buffalo – Business First.
Posted: June 25th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Elise Stefanik wins big in GOP primary
Elise Stefanik wins big in GOP primary » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: June 25th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik Carries Peru
Peru’s Republican voted for Elise Stefanik by almost a 2 to 1 margin in today’s Republican Congressional primary besting Matt Doheny 156 to 87. Approximately 15% of Peru’s registered Republican voters cast ballots. Sadly, 15% is a good primary turnout.
Posted: June 24th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News, Peru News.
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Voters to decide GOP Congress candidate Today
Voters to decide GOP Congress candidate » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: June 24th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Fire destroys Peru home » Breaking News » Press-Republican
Fire destroys Peru home » Breaking News » Press-Republican. Click here for Zillow Home Photo
Posted: June 22nd, 2014 under General News, Peru News.
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Benefit scheduled for Peru man on June 21 – North Countryman
Benefit scheduled for Peru man on June 21 – North Countryman.
Posted: June 21st, 2014 under General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Abigail Higgins and Keegan Parrotte Named to RIT Deans List
The following local residents made the Dean’s List for spring 2013-2014 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology: Abigail Higgins of Peru, N.Y., (12972), who is in the industrial engineering program in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Keegan Parrotte of Peru, N.Y., (12972), who is in the software engineering program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano […]
Posted: June 21st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Glenn Miller of Peru Named To President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College
TROY, NY Glenn Miller of Peru was recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s President’s List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Miller is studying in the Mortuary Science academic program at the Troy, NY college. […]
Posted: June 21st, 2014 under Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Honor Flight Thrills World War II Vets and Those Who See Them Off
Fifteen local World War II Veterans and their escorts traveled from Plattsburgh to Washington DC on the Saturday, June 14th North Country Honor Flight. The day began with ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial on the U.S. Oval and at Plattsburgh International Airport. Peru Central teacher Jim Neyenhouse was kind enough to photograph the local ceremonies. […]
Posted: June 20th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Alyssa Estus on SUNY Oswego’s Deans List
OSWEGO, NY Alyssa R. Estus of Peru, a senior history major, has been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oswego. The President’s and Deans’ lists represent the academic top 30.3 percent of the Oswego student body. To be included on the Deans’ List, students must have a semester grade […]
Posted: June 20th, 2014 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Town Hall Entrance Step Construction is Progressing
Photos taken on June 20, 2014
Posted: June 20th, 2014 under General News.
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Peru Concert Series Kicks-off Sunday, June 29th with incaHoots
Click here to see incaHoots Facebook page Click here for Series Schedule
Posted: June 20th, 2014 under General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Town Board News.
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Town Board Agenda for Monday, June 23, 2014
Regular Mtg Agenda 0623014
Posted: June 20th, 2014 under Town Board News.
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Miner Institute Research Helps Farmers Lower Dairy Cow Feeding Costs
Corn is costly to feed dairy cows – $200 per ton to purchase. Farmers in Northern New York searching for acceptable corn substitute products now have a better understanding of their options, thanks to research by W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY. With funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP), […]
Posted: June 13th, 2014 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens brings together business owners, trade specialists and economic developers for export workshop
More than 50 local business leaders and economic developers filled a room at SUNY Adirondack this morning for “New Markets, New Jobs: Practical Steps for Small Businesses to Grow through Exports,” an export forum organized and hosted by Congressman Bill Owens. Discussion focused on how to make the most of available government and private sector […]
Posted: June 13th, 2014 under Business News, Congressional News, General News.
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School Board Will Hold Special Meeting Monday Evening
Peru Central’s Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room. The Board is expected to immediately proceed into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing employment history of particular individuals.
Posted: June 13th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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PCS Planning Team and Committees to Meet Thursday on Peru 2020
The next step in the Peru 2020 strategic planning process will be a meeting of the volunteers serving on the Planning Team and Working Committees, slated for this Thursday, June 19th, from 6 to 8 PM in the cafeteria. The session was intentionally scheduled to occur as soon as possible after the first meeting of […]
Posted: June 13th, 2014 under General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Benjamin Ford from Peru, NY, Named to SUNY Geneseo’s Dean’s List for Spring 2014
GENESEO, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)– Benjamin Ford from Peru, NY (12972), was named to the Dean’s List at The State University of New York at Geneseo for the spring semester 2014. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. SUNY […]
Posted: June 12th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Babbie Museum Will Have More Interesting Family Activities During June
Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend @ Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum – June 28- 29, 2014 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Woodcarving demos by Champlain Valley Woodcarvers. Other demos include shingle mill, antique chainsaw, flax spinning, and beekeeping. Hands-on activities include using a washboard and vintage ringer washing machine, grinding corn and tasting homemade cornbread. […]
Posted: June 11th, 2014 under Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Thomas D. Pickering of Peru, N.Y., graduates from Wake Forest Law
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Thomas D. Pickering of Peru, N.Y., has earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Suzanne Reynolds administered the oath and congratulated the Class of 2014, which received a standing ovation from family and friends. The law school’s 40th annual Hooding Program speaker, […]
Posted: June 11th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Owens Announces Two-Year Renewal of PenAir Essential Air Service to Plattsburgh Airport
PLATTSBURGH, NY—Congressman Bill Owens today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has renewed its selection of Peninsula Airways, Inc. (PenAir) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Plattsburgh International Airport. The air carrier will receive $5,428,148 in funding support over two years and provide 12 weekly nonstop round trip flights to Boston Logan International […]
Posted: June 11th, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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