The Peru Gazette

WASHINGTON—Tomorrow night Congressman Bill Owens will speak with constituents during a live telephone town hall. The call is part of the congressman’s ongoing effort to connect with constituents across the more than 16,000 square miles of New York’s 21st Congressional District. Congressman Owens will give a short update on events in Washington as they relate to the […]

TROY, NY (07/30/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2013 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded […]

Chazy, NY – July 30, 2013 – Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.! The event offers a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of agriculture at the Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit and […]

Rouses Point man charged with arson, assault » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Essex, Clinton added to disaster list » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lawrence Gooley: A Trip To The Big City – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Attendance stumbles out of starting gate – Times Union.

State Regulator Steps Up Checks on Public Pension Funds – WSJ.com.

Peru Central student goes international » Local News » Press-Republican.

Legislators mull terminal-expansion options » Local News » Press-Republican.

BCSD narrows superintendent candidates » Local News » Press-Republican.

“I was very surprised and disappointed to learn today of plans to close the Chateaugay Correctional Facility,” said Senator Betty Little. “My concern is for the correctional officers who would be affected and their families.  Without a doubt, the closing of a facility is a financial blow to them and the community. “I’m working on gaining more details […]

State to close Chateaugay Correctional » Local News » Press-Republican.

NCCC plan eyes Hotel Flanagan » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Free Library will present Radio Theater!, a program of radio drama, starting on Mondays (not including Labor Day) in September and October.  The program is funded by Lifetime Arts, a non-profit organization that provides arts programs to improve the quality of life for older adults. For eight Mondays, starting on September 9, participants […]

The 4th Annual Leo P. Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 11th at the Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru.  Proceeds of the tournament fund scholarships in Mr. Bourgeois’ name for Peru Central School students.  Mr. Bourgeois or Mr. B as he was affectionately known was a highly respected and much loved […]

Owens Statement on Passage of H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2014 Bill Increases Active Duty Pay and Supports Quality of Life Programs Last night, Congressman Bill Owens voted in favor of H.R. 2397, the Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which the House passed by a vote of 315 […]

By John T. Ryan Peru is one of the few communities north of New York City to experience an increase in population during the past ten years (9.9%). Undoubtedly Allen Turner’s foresight and willingness to take a business risk has played an important role in that growth. During that period Turner constructed twenty-two single-family homes […]

Today, Mayor Clyde Rabideau introduced hotel developer Chris LaBarge who, on behalf of his company, Lake Flower Lodging LLC, has applied for variances to construct a major destination resort hotel on Lake Flower Avenue on a site currently occupied by 3 local motels; Lake Flower Inn, Adirondack Motel and Lakeside Motel.LaBarge wants to build 90 […]

Title: Retired teachers to collect food for Peru Food Shelf Location: Peru Tops Description: On Friday, July 26th members of the NYS Retired Teachers Association will be collecting food for the Peru JCEO Food Shelf at the Peru Tops Super Market from 2 to 4 pm. It also might be a good time to renew […]

By John T. Ryan Concern expressed by a Peru resident about two registered sex offenders residing in the hamlet was the primary news item at the Monday, July 22, 2013 Town Board Meeting.  In an email to Supervisor Peter Glushko, the resident stated that two level 2 sex offenders were residing on Elm St. The […]

The Adirondack Dump: We’ve Come A Long Way – The Adirondack Almanack 

Advocates want probe of pro-fracking campaign donations | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com.

Schumer seeks rail car rule change – Times Union.