The Peru Gazette

Senator Betty Little today said the state budget will include funding to establish a logger training program at Paul Smith’s College. Little proposed the new program in response to concerns from paper and pulp mills and other wood product manufacturers about a logger labor shortage in New York. “Sustainable forestry supports jobs, contributes millions of dollars in activity to our […]

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont has announced that the company has been awarded the Independent Retailer of the Year distinction from New York City-based industry publication, Grocery Headquarters. The title comes with a cover story in the publication’s February issue […]

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The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today held its public meeting in Watertown in a show of support for the long-term viability of Fort Drum ahead of the scheduled rally and listening session about the military base’s impact on the region. The meeting provided the Council with the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment […]

From the United Way of the Adirondack Region At the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Friday, March 13th, 2015, Hope Coryer was the recipient of the 31th Annual Dorothy & Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award. She is truly deserving of this most coveted award. There is hardly […]

Police: Jay man robbed bank, son drove escape car – Press-Republican: News.

Oil train shipments expand under Cuomo | Capital New York.

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Peru – Homeowners and renters can learn about New York State’s cost-saving home energy assessment programs on Friday January 30th at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Jamie Rogers of ANCA (Adirondack North Country Association) will explain the free and low-cost energy assessments and program incentives available to New York State residents. Income-qualified families […]

From the office of the North Country Regional Economic Council The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) held a public meeting on Friday at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. The meeting, attended by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, provided the Council the opportunity to kick off its planning for 2015, report on progress […]

A message from the Peru Central School Peru Central School District is taking the lead investigating solar initiatives by hosting a ‘Solar Symposium’ on Monday, February 2, 2015. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and is open to all. Exploring solar opportunities on school campuses […]

Westelcom, Titus Mountain, and Eagle Country invite you to join us for the Chamber Family Ski Day on January 24th at Titus Mountain. This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a day of fun on the slopes. With options like a free group lesson, night skiing, […]

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 […]

Empire State Development’s (ESD) Board of Directors met recently in New York City and approved nearly $12 million in funding for nine projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity across New York State. These targeted investments will leverage over $144 million in private and other public funding to support small businesses, community and downtown […]

A message From the Empire State Development Board The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met yesterday in New York City and approved $19 million in funding for nine projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity in New York State. These targeted investments will leverage over $136 million in private and other public […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Federal Credit Union moved into its current Davey Drive location in 1998. By July 2015, it should be celebrating the opening of a new and greatly expanded facility still on the Bear Swamp road, but closer to the Adirondack Northway. Dignitaries and staff members participated in the groundbreaking ceremony […]

By Adele Douglas Nancy Miner and Chris Ashley enjoying the view from the summit. This is a very short hike that brings you to excellent views after about 45 minutes of climbing. The drawback is that it’s a very steep climb near the top. The trail is narrow and mostly hard packed dirt, there’s just […]

The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $20.4 million in funding for 30 projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity in all 10 regions of New York State. The projects will directly create 30 new jobs and enable the creation of hundreds more while also […]

Old Stone Barracks plan brews interest – Press-Republican: Local News. Here is the Peru Gazette’s October 14, 2013 story. 

Couple killed in Ray Brook crash; daughter ‘critical’ » Local News » Press-Republican.

Ruling paves way for resort – Times Union.

PLATTSBURGH, NY—Congressman Bill Owens today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has renewed its selection of Peninsula Airways, Inc. (PenAir) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Plattsburgh International Airport. The air carrier will receive $5,428,148 in funding support over two years and provide 12 weekly nonstop round trip flights to Boston Logan International […]

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 […]

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Ogdensburg airport will (soon) offer flights from Allegiant Air « The In Box.