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Enjoy the VFW Friday Fish Fries

Don’t miss the Friday night fish fries at Peru VFW Post 309, 710 Pleasant St. Served from 5 to 9 p.m. for only $10.

Work Hard and Be Honest

By John T. Ryan Peru’s younger and new residents probably don’t know 92 year-old Joe Kelley. Best known for being Clinton Country’s first full-time and third longest serving district attorney (1975-87), Kelley is also a World War II Veteran. Over the course of his career he was attorney for the towns of Au Sable and Peru, […]

A Native American Artists Exhibition at The Strand Center for the Arts in February

PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host a Native American Artists Exhibition in the Main Gallery in February, 2017. This forthcoming exhibit features artwork from several local Native American artists including: Sue Herne, Dukon Harris, David Fadden, Martin Loft, Leah Shenandoah, and Jordan Thompson. The exhibit opening will take place […]

AGENDA – Town of Peru Planning Board WEDNESDAY, February 8, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 11, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of a Site Plan Review: P-2016-027 College Auxiliary Services PSU Continuation of a Site Plan Review – Hotel/Motel 3714 State Rt. 9 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 2. 2-Lot Subdivision with SEQR: P-2017-000 Karen […]

Michael Mills and Alyssa Murphy on Siena College President’s List

Since College News Release LOUDONVILLE, NY (01/25/2017)– Siena College names students to the President’s List for the Fall 2016 semester. The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher. Michael Mills of Peru (12972), History major. Alyssa Murphy of Peru (12972), English major. Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, […]

Can tiny North Hudson serve as the Adirondack Park’s gateway? | NCPR News

Source: Can tiny North Hudson serve as the Adirondack Park’s gateway? | NCPR News

Police fear another drug OD death | Local News | pressrepublican.com

  Peru Gazette Comment: Very important to share and get the word out about these bad drugs. Friends found Malone man unresponsive; autopsy being done. Source: Police fear another drug OD death | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Schenectady casino opens at noon on Feb. 8 – Times Union

The opening time was included in a tweet sent out on Rivers Casino’s account. The $330 million attraction includes a 50,000-square-foot gaming floor with 1,142 slot machines, 67 gaming tables and 15 poker tables attached to a 165-room hotel and a 10,000-square-foot banquet facility. Source: Schenectady casino opens at noon on Feb. 8 – Times […]

Jessica Raino on Fall 2016 Dean’s List at SUNY New Paltz

NEW PALTZ, NY (01/24/2017)– SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Jessica Raino of Peru, N.Y., for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall ’16 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.-

Kayleigh Mae’s Law Would Protect Infants and Toddlers from Drug Exposure

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little Named in honor of 13-month-old who died of drug overdose The New York State Senate today approved legislation that would require drug testing of children less than three-years-old if they are in the vicinity of a parent or legal guardian arrested on a drug charge. The bill […]

Valuable New Tool Links Clinton County Residents to Local Health Improvement and Lifestyle Change Programs

A Message from the United Way of the Adirondack Region January 24, 2017 (Plattsburgh) A new online resource is available to help Clinton County residents and their healthcare providers find programs focusing on different aspects of health improvement. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has collaborated with United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. to create […]

K of C Tuesday Bingo Cancelled

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus bingo scheduled for this evening (Tuesday, January 24th) is cancelled due to the hazardous road conditions. Hopefully a miracle will occur and next Tuesday will be bright an sunny!  

Area students Named to SUNY Oswego’s Fall 2016 President’s List

OSWEGO, NY (01/23/2017)– SUNY Oswego has named high-performing area students to the President’s List for fall 2016 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale. Mary Catherine Mazzella of Pinewood Drive in Peru, a senior human development major David M. Passino of Fairway Drive in Peru, a senior sociology major […]

Governor proposes improvements, new lift, zipline for Whiteface | Local News | pressrepublican.com

In Plattsburgh Monday, he promoted budget proposals that would benefit the North Country. Source: Governor proposes improvements, new lift, zipline for Whiteface | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

Dinapoli: New York schools must limit property tax levy to 1.26 percent – Times Union

The state’s tax cap law, enacted in 2011, was designed to rein in out-of-control property taxes by limiting any increase to the local property tax levy to either 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Increasing the tax levy is a common method of making up budget holes after state aid and […]

Task Forces Help Set Season Dates for Waterfowl Hunting in New York

From the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Hunters are invited to submit recommendations to regional Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces to help set the dates of the fall 2017 duck hunting seasons for each of the state’s waterfowl hunting zones by Feb. 19, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. DEC evaluates […]

St. Lawrence and Clinton County Farmers Chosen as NYS Farm Bureau Leaders

NEW YORK FARM BUREAU NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND DISTRICT 7 DIRECTOR During the New York Farm Bureau State Annual Meeting in December, voting delegates elected David Fisher, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence County as the new president of the organization. Fisher and his family have operated Mapleview Dairy in Madrid for four generations. David […]

Agenda Peru Town Board Regular Meeting January 23, 2016

Call Meeting To Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the December 30, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, the Minutes for the January 9, 2017 Public Hearing, the Minutes for the January 9, 2017 Town Organizational Meeting, and for the Minutes of the January 9, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of […]

Police: Opiates may be laced with other substances | News | pressrepublican.com

Two found dead Thursday in Clinton County. Source: Police: Opiates may be laced with other substances | News | pressrepublican.com

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Jones announces committee appointments Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he has been appointed to five Assembly standing committees including Aging, Agriculture, Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism. “I am honored to be entrusted to serve on these distinguished committees as a newly elected member,” said Jones. “Serving on these vital committees will aid in […]

North Country Mission of Hope Needs Warehouse

A Message from Sister Debbie Blow follows: The saying goes that when a window is closed, a door is open…or is the opposite? Whichever the case, we find ourselves in the midst of closing windows and doors, while awaiting an opportunity to open new ones. We have a MAJOR NEED and we hope you can […]

A message from Peru Democratic Party Chairman Brandy McDonald

The Peru Democratic Party meeting will be held on Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 7:00PM. The location will be the Peru Town Hall. This will be our first meeting for the year 2017. Some of the items that will up for discussion; · Progress on ticket sales for the April raffle. People who have sold […]

Development proposed on high-profile lot | Local News | pressrepublican.com

At least one restaurant, new access road planned in Plattsburgh, opening up future prospects. Source: Development proposed on high-profile lot | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru Has Another New Business

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru has a new gas station-convenience store-deli. JAX has opened at 3384 Route 22 in Glenwood Plaza. Jeremy Lowther, an AuSable Valley Central graduate, and his wife Jacqueline operate the store. JAX is, in fact, named after Jacqueline. The Lowthers reside in Keeseville with their four children. What distinguishes […]