The Peru Gazette

Source: Lake George Village to slash road salt use in Schuyler Heights for pilot project – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Keeseville Field Day and Parade marches into town Aug. 11 – Sun Community News & Printing

  By John T. Ryan  Peru –  Washington Street is undergoing a major expansion. For the past several weeks the William Sawyer Construction Company of Milton, Vermont has been installing the infrastructure to service 13 new homes.  Developer Bill Sawyer said, “The first home is sold and we plan to construct two spec homes this […]

By Marque Moffett On May 15th, when Peru Central School District voters approved the 2018-19 school budget, they approved a budget that included the expenditure of up to $80,000 to hire a School Resource Officer. What does this mean for the community? It means our school administrators can move forward with plans to hire an […]

 The Northern New York American Canadian Genealogical Society – ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 28, 29, 30 10am to 4pm Dannemora Civic Center, 44 Emmons St., Dannemora, NY 12929  Free admission to the conference – No pre-registration required The public and members are invited to join the Northern New York American Canadian Genealogical […]

Source: Plattsburgh man arrested for attempted bank robbery – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Thai rescue mission: Team, coach freed from cave

Source: Too Big to Measure? Inside Vermont’s Nonprofit Shadow Government | Economy | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Town Excavator Rollover  Main Street Project on Indefinite Hold  Judge Kirby Taking on New Duties  Jenkins Street Flooding Issues Continue  NYSEG Schedules Information Meeting on Natural Gas Expansion  And More By John T. Ryan A visibly shaken and very grateful Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that the Highway Department excavator was involved in a serious […]

Contingency Plan re North Country Mission of Hope Programs and Services – June 25, 2018 Official statement: The situation in Nicaragua continues to be very difficult and unsettled. Due to the current political and civil unrest, life for the Nicaraguans has been interrupted on many levels. Life has become very unstable and difficult for all, […]

Source: Who will win Democratic primary? | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A message from the Peru Democrats Join us for one of our most important events of the year: our caucus, during which we will select candidates for Peru seats in the November elections. Join us and take part in the process. Our caucus will be held at Peru Town Hall on Thursday, June 21st, promptly […]

Source: Police: Assault leaves woman’s legs paralyzed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Today’s Press Repubican Editorial summaries the circumstances leading to the conviction of Michael V. James in Peru Town Court. Source: Editorial: Must keep track of dangerous dogs | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

The Plattsburgh Rotary Club announces the 32nd Annual Rotary International Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st through 5th place fish (by weight) in three divisions: 1) lake trout, 2) walleye and 3) land-locked Atlantic salmon, steelhead […]

Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary.  With reproductive success below the long-term average in 2016 and 2017, coupled with harsh winter conditions this year, it is anticipated that the spring harvest will be down from last year. However, good hunting opportunities can be […]

By John T. Ryan The Babbie Rural and Farming Museum was springing to life this morning as Day of Caring volunteers worked with longtime volunteers to prepare for the museum’s May 9th opening. Georgia Pacific employees Mike Kirk and Corrinne Pulsifer have participated in the Day of Caring for several years. The United Way of […]

With the hazardous weather conditions that are predicted for Saturday, April 14, we decided to postpone our fundraiser. The VFW was very gracious about our last-minute cancellation and we will be booking a new date with them as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have a chance to support their efforts in the […]

By Marque Moffett  Any visitor to Peru Free Library’s basement during recent months would have found the space practically bursting at the seams with activity as Homebots 3.0, the local Homeschool Robotics team, prepared for a series of First Lego League competitions. First Lego League is a program that encourages kids to discover the excitement […]

Source: North Country power in Albany hangs in balance as GOP control of Senate weakens | NCPR News

Source: All Aboard for the Champlain Valley Dinner Train | Food News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, April 21, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:30 PM, $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Take-outs available.