The Peru Gazette

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.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTER FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018. SERVED BEGINNING AT 4:30 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME!   CHICKEN AND BISCUITS MASHED POTATOES COLD SLAW BEANS DESSERT

Source: Mayor defends plan in face of another departure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Wednesday, April 18 Elmore SPCA Cat Spay/Neuter VT Transport Call Carol at 518-534-3484 to schedule, or for more details.  $65 includes Spay/Neuter, vaccinations, treatments–flea, ear mites, & worms, if needed.  $10 transport fee per household.  Sunday, April 22 St. Augustine’s Tea For Two 50’s Sock Hop 1pm – 4pm, St. Augustine’s Parish Center Tickets: $10 […]

Source: Partner in internet scams facing prison time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Arrest made in AVCS threatening incident – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State reaches $168 billion budget deal – Sun Community News & Printing

We’re monitoring weather forecasts for heavy winds predicted across the state Our storm readiness teams have been preparing and planning to ensure resources and crews are available to respond to any reports of downed power lines and power outages from storms. We continue to closely monitor weather forecasts, with strong winds expected across the state tomorrow […]

Peru native/Ausable Valley teacher Connie Favreau also honored as a Teacher of Distinction. Source: Local graduate lauded as ‘Outstanding Scholar’ at RIT – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: LeBeau to head CVPH, Alice Hyde hospitals | News | pressrepublican.com

L-R Dawn Jakobetz, David Goodrich, Volunteer Pat Condon, Melissa Goodrich, Phyllis Clausen, Site Manager Geri Maliniak (seated), Rev. Alan Shnob. By John T. Ryan Peru – The friendly people who participate in the Clinton County Nutrition Program’s meals at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center are #37 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who […]

Source: Ski accident claims St. Lawrence University student | News | pressrepublican.com

Will we have a grocery store in Peru six months from now? This story discusses the issues facing Tops. Source: Watertown Daily Times | Grocery wars: small chains become casualties

Dear New Yorker: There’s now even more to explore and enjoy in the Adirondacks! Thanks to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the Adirondack Park Agency, the classification of the largest Forest Preserve addition in the history of the Adirondack Park has been approved. The classification of 11,412 acres of the Boreas Ponds tract as wilderness […]

News Story posted at 4:28 AM Source: State budget deal reached – Times Union