Archive for February, 2016
Polished From Head to Toe
L-R Elizabeth Daly, Randi Walton, Lianne Wyckoff By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone entering Peru’s newest business quickly realizes that the building that previously housed a log home sales company at 3085 Main Street has been truly transformed. Polished From Head to Toe owner Randi Walton describes it as Hollywood glam, rustic cabin atmosphere. […]
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cuomo expands Zika virus testing – Capitol Confidential
Source: Cuomo expands Zika virus testing – Capitol Confidential
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Lawmakers question prison security, safety – Times Union
[…] they plan to cut the use of canned goods in prison commissaries, thus denying troublemakers the use of sharp metal lids that can be turned into weapons. Another move: showing correctional officers a video dubbed Games Inmates Play” alerting them to efforts that prisoners may use to manipulate guards. Prison guard Gene Palmer was […]
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Clinton County approves grant to help first-time residential home buyers – Sun Community News & Printing
PLATTSBURGH — There’s no place like home, especially your first. Source: Clinton County approves grant to help first-time residential home buyers – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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2016 Food from the Farm Tasting Event in Plattsburgh March 5
Plattsburgh, NY. Are you ready to shake off cabin fever with the crisp taste of a locally grown apple, the purchase of an array of farm raised rutabagas and other root vegetables, or a sampling of delicious cheese, cider, and wine produced locally? The Saturday, March 5 Food from the Farm event from 2:00 pm […]
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Here’s the Tuesday, February 9th School Board Agenda
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]
Posted: February 5th, 2016 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Peru’s Median Teacher Pay Ranks in Lower Third in Region
Buffalo’s Business First magazine computed the median classroom teacher pay for 451 Upstate New York school districts. Peru Central ranks 221st overall and in the lower third of regional schools. Click here to view the entire Upstate New York ranking A median is a midpoint, with half of the teachers in a given district being […]
Posted: February 4th, 2016 under General News.
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A First in Section 7 Wresting
Admission charge change received Feb. 4, 2013 On Saturday, February 6, 2016 the Section Seven Wrestling Duals will take place at Peru High School. This is the first time in 58 years that Section Seven has used this format. Each school will wrestle the other four schools. There will be five rounds of wrestling on […]
Posted: February 4th, 2016 under General News.
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Property tax rebate checks should be all done this month – Times Union
The credit would cover half of their Thruway toll costs, and the Cuomo administration estimates more than 911,000 motorists would save $97 annually. If the toll credit is the solution, what exactly is the problem?” asked E.J. McMahon, president of the Empire Center, a fiscally conservative think tank. “The Thruway is a vital artery for […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2016 under General News, State Government News.
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Biz group pleased, labor upset with Cuomo’s reforms to workers’ comp | Crain’s New York Business
But the Business Council of New York State says its top priority has yet to be addressed Source: Biz group pleased, labor upset with Cuomo’s reforms to workers’ comp | Crain’s New York Business
Posted: February 1st, 2016 under Business News, General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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