The Peru Gazette

As I turn the page to a new chapter, I want to express my appreciation to all of you for allowing me to serve as your Congressman. I have often said that our district is made up of Rockefeller Republicans and Reagan Democrats, and I have done my best to bring your reasonableness and moderate […]

The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce that it is working with The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital to broker the purchase of works by local artists. The Foundation at CVPH is purchasing work to install throughout the hospital as renovations continue through the “R” branch of […]

The ceremonial flag was presented to Rep. Owens by Christine Hanson, Minister-Counsellor of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—This morning, Congressman Bill Owens was presented with a Canadian flag that was flown over the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in recognition of his work supporting U.S.-Canadian relations. “For many […]

From the office of Congresswoman-elect Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman-elect Elise Stefanik was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee and the Education and the Workforce Committee for the 114th Congress. “I am honored to receive positions on the House Armed Services Committee and the Education and the Workforce Committee,” said Rep.-elect Stefanik. “It is […]

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By John T. Ryan Energy costs and relocating Peru Town Court were the primary topics at the Monday, December 8, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. Supervisor Peter Glushko related that at a recent town supervisors’ meeting Supervisor Bernie Bassett said Plattsburgh had saved thousands of dollars using Ambit Energy as its natural gas and electricity […]

By John T. Ryan Peru water users can expect to see water and sewer rate increases effective January 1, 2015. The Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on the rate increases for Monday, December 22, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. A district resident utilizing 17,500 gallons of water quarterly will see an approximate 8% water […]

Eyeing a Raise, Albany Lawmakers Are Negotiating Reforms With Cuomo – NYTimes.com.

After Ethics Panel’s Shutdown, Loopholes Live On in Albany – NYTimes.com.

Same-sex marriages at least 9% of total in N.Y..

Peru, NY – The impending storm has forced the Peru, NY Knights of Columbus to cancel its bingo for tonight, Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Bingo will resume next Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.  The K of C urges everyone to drive safely and to stay off the roads tonight.

The 49th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru and on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free!

FALL INTO WINTER CRAFT FAIR – OVER 30 VENDORS. BROWSE CRATE & CHRISTMAS ST. VINCENT’S THRIFT FATHER ALAN’S THRIFT SHOP WILL BE STORE WILL BE OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOP OPEN (Misc. Treasures) (slightly used clothing) SCRATCH-OFF LOTTERY TREE RAFFLE HOT LUNCH- SPONSORED BY THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS (Hamburg-Macaroni Soup & Chicken Soup, egg, tuna, ham salad sandwiches; […]

Peru Community Church members were singing Christmas carols for Peru residents today! Thanks to Joanne Kennedy for the photo!

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Peru firefighters thrill kids on Washington Street and throughout the community! Their dedication is amazing! https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204453564811876

Children’s Christmas Party Who: Children from 1 to 12 years old When: December 21, 2014 from 2 – 4 p.m. Where: Peru Memorial VFW/Ladies Auxiliary 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B Peru, New York 12972

Peru Central’s Board of Education will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 5:45 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 5:45 PM start. The school board […]

The Strand Center for the Arts and First Weekends in Plattsburgh are excited to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will happen on Saturday, December 6 in downtown Plattsburgh. The Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on The Strand Center’s front lawn at 23 Brinkerhoff Street with family activities planned from 5:30 to 8:00 […]

The Crane Symphony Orchestra from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music has been invited to perform at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference in Rochester, N.Y. Eighty students will present Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the opening concert. The performers include Emily Allen of Peru, NY, on violin. […]

A message from the CVPH Foundation Our annual Candlelight Ceremony will be Saturday, December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Circle of Healing & Hope on the front lawn of the Hospital, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh.  The Candlelight Ceremony will provide people with an opportunity to remember their loved one. We are accepting names to be read during […]

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By John T Ryan The face of agriculture in our community continues to change. On November 27, 2014 Melvin Irwin started cutting trees at his family’s orchard at the corner of the River and Jarvis Roads, not far from the Peru Elementary School. When he’s finished about 120 of the orchard’s 800 trees will be […]