The Peru Gazette

After 363 days of refusing to talk about Medicare, Matt Doheny has finally owned up to his support for dismantling the Medicare program and sending seniors into the private insurance market.  In the incorrectly titled “Bipartisan Ideas on Preserving Medicare,” Doheny advocates for the purchase of private plans with Medicare dollars, but “in all instances, […]

The Peru Town Council has scheduled fiscal year 2013 budget workshops. All meetings will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and are open to the public.  Very important spending decisions are made at the budget workshops.

By Matt Doheny Our country has a long, proud history of taking care of its most vulnerable citizens. Medicare is an important part of that promise, giving seniors and disabled guaranteed access to care and the dignity they deserve. Sadly, our Medicare system is at a crisis point as spending grows twice as fast as […]

Vivian and Don Papson, who collaborated in founding the new North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, were named winners of the 2012 Underground Railroad Free Press Prize.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]