Archive for June, 2014
Bids Solicited For Route 22 Pedestrian Crossing Light
By John T. Ryan Children living in the Laflure Lane-Washington Street area should soon have a safer route to school. In action at its Monday, May 9th meeting, The Peru Town Board approved the solicitation of bids for a pedestrian crossing light on Route 22 in front of the Peru Elementary School. The flashing light […]
Posted: June 10th, 2014 under Business News, Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Here’s the Agenda for Tonight’s Town Board Meeting (June 9, 2014)
Regular Mtg Agenda 9Jun2014
Posted: June 9th, 2014 under General News, Town Board News.
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Peru’s Longtime Dog Control Officer Resigns
By John T. Ryan Longtime Dog Control Officer Kelly Allen has submitted her resignation to the Town of Peru. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the counselors of the resignation at the Town Board’s May 286h meeting. Glushko commented, “Kelly has done a great job over the past 16 years, but she is retiring as of […]
Posted: June 8th, 2014 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Youth News.
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It’s Not Too Early to Reserve a Fall Senior Citizen Trip to Maine
Posted: June 8th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Sunday June 8th Would Be A Great Day To Visit The Babbie Museum
Museum Days at Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY. June 7-8, 2014 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Exhibits, live demonstrations, hands-on fun for the kids – grind corn, collect “eggs”, milk a cow, take a stagecoach ride, pet the animals. Fun for the whole family! The Peru SPCA will be at […]
Posted: June 7th, 2014 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Hallock Hill is Beautiful in Many Ways
This morning The Peru Gazette traveled to the Hallock Hill Rd. between Peru and Keeseville. It was a little too late to get the best photos, but here are few of the impressive animals at Marsha’s Buffalo Farm. All was peaceful until one bull started walking to the feed wagon. Then most of the rest of […]
Posted: June 7th, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru’s Union Rd. Was Very Beautiful at Sunset Tonight
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Posted: June 6th, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Ogdensburg airport will (soon) offer flights from Allegiant Air « The In Box
Ogdensburg airport will (soon) offer flights from Allegiant Air « The In Box.
Posted: June 6th, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News.
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Owens Announces $1.15M in FAA Grants for Plattsburgh and Lake Placid Airports
WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Owens announced two Federal Aviation Administration grants totaling $1,159,700 awarded for rehabilitation and upgrades to airports in Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. “These airports make travel easier and more convenient for local business leaders, residents and visitors,” said Congressman Owens. “Investing in these facilities will help ensure their long-term viability and prevent disruptions that […]
Posted: June 6th, 2014 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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The Strand Center for the Arts Announces New Summer Youth Art Camps
Plattsburgh, NY (June 6, 2014) – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is excited to announce its new ArtQuest camps for the summer! Five weeks worth of ArtQuest camps are offered over the course of the summer and are available in half or full day sessions for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. With classes […]
Posted: June 6th, 2014 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Peru SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President’s List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 861 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2014 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner. The students included: Emily Allen of Peru, NY, whose major is […]
Posted: June 5th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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SUNY Potsdam Student Robert Duquette of Peru, NY Earns a Spot on Dean’s List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named Robert Duquette of Peru, NY to the SUNY Potsdam Dean’s List. Duquette, whose major is Speech Communication, was among 355 students who were honored for academic excellence in the Spring 2014 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the Dean’s List, each student must […]
Posted: June 5th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Full Steam Ahead With Peru Construction
Large dump trucks filled with asphalt and dirt will be a common sight in Peru this summer. Several long-discussed Town of Peru construction projects are underway. They include paving Woodland Drive, Maiden Lane and Button Brook Parkway; replacing a major Fuller Road bridge; constructing the Heyworth/Mason Park to Sullivan Park Walking Trail; and replacing the […]
Posted: June 5th, 2014 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Head Start Awarded $1.5 Million HHS Grant
From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH, NY—Today Congressman Bill Owens announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,500,500 in grant funding to the Head Start Program run by Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) of Clinton and Franklin Counties. “Head Start programs like the one at JCEO are a […]
Posted: June 5th, 2014 under Congressional News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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