The Peru Gazette

The song “Prayer of the Children” is in your editor’s opinion the most poignant songs sung by the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir. Composed by Kurt Bestor, it relates his reaction to the ethnic cleansing and civil war in Yugoslavia in the 1990’s.  Having once lived in that war-torn country he was concerned about the country’s children. […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is currently accepting artist applications for their Off-Site Gallery Program. There are currently nine Off-Site Gallery locations that feature local artists booked through the Strand Center: Best Western Plus the Inn at Smithfield, Valcour Imaging, Days Inn Plattsburgh, The Development Corp, Clinton Community College, Eye Care […]

Source: Solitary confinement deal reached for NY prisons, big changes for Malone | NCPR News

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From the Office of Empire State Development SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, “With 23,000 international students from 72 countries currently studying at our colleges and universities, SUNY is proud to ensure a truly global educational experience for all of our students.” Empire State Development today announced that New York State ranked first in the […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.–Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that the final government spending and tax package that passed the House with her support include several provisions she has fought hard for on behalf of the North Country. Among these provisions are a suspension of the medical device tax, an […]

Federal prosecutors successfully proved to a jury that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver of Manhattan took millions in bribes and kickbacks disguised as legal fees. The annual disclosure forms legislators are required to submit to the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics only asks the elected officials to provide income ranges, not specific dollar amounts, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – At a time in history when many people stress the secular aspects of Christmas, Joseph Purtell has been attempting to expose Peru’s youth to the religious nature of the season since 1989. Purtell has served as Chairman of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273’s Keep Christ in Christmas […]

By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Water and Sewer Department Equipment Operator Chad Frechette has been busy this week preparing the base for skating rink adjacent to the road leading into Sullivan Park. Ice thickness and quality combined with safety issues associated with sleds entering the rink at high speed convinced the Town Board […]

St. Augustine’s Christmas Schedule  Sunday, December 20 – 9:30 a.m Mass Sunday, December 20 – 2 p.m. Penance Service Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve – 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Masses Friday, December 25 Christmas Day – 9:30 a.m. Mass January 1, New Year’s Day – 9:30 a.m. Mass All are welcome!

2-1-1 is a FREE number you dial for information and referral on health and human service needs. United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is pleased to announce a new website for 2-1-1 in the Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. It is 211adk.org and can help individuals find the necessary services they need. Visit www.211adk.org and […]

Keeseville Knights of Columbus Eugene G. Santor Council #4689 donated the proceeds from their annual Harvest Dinner to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Grand Knight, Roy Armstrong is presenting a check for $3,000.00 to Executive Director/CEO, John Bernardi. Also shown is Gerald Morrow, Hall Coordinator and United Way of the Adirondack Region, […]

Melissa LaReau with her mother, Shirley LaReau-Kemp, after speaking to parishioners at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY.  Photo and Story by Mike Langlois. Psychology researchers describe happiness as a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotions than negative emotions. Melissa LaReau believes happiness is following your inner voice and pursuing life’s passions. LaReau, […]

The Peru Community Church is pleased to announce their special Christmas season services. On the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20th, during the 10:30 am service, the 20-member choir directed by Carol Gallagher will present the Christmas cantata “Appalachian Winter”, accompanied by organist/pianist Dennis Frisbie. Composed in the spirit of folk songs, the Cantata recounts […]

Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner for Cynthia Lamarshe who is battling cancer. Many people her as a longtime Walmart jewelry department employee. Saturday, December 12th, 4 to 8 p.m. St. Augustine’s Parish Center, $8 adults, children $5. DJ, raffles, 50/50 and bake sale.

By John T. Ryan “Top-Tier” is the description Clinton County Health Department Director of Environmental Health and Safety John Kanoza uses to describe the Town of Peru’s current water quality. Kanoza said, “It was a long time coming, but Peru made ten small to medium upgrades that resulted in a comprehensive improvement to its system. […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:00 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 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]

Jackie Young Douglass, Lucy Godfrey and and Sandy Lashua led the caroling last night at the Peru Gazebo. Here’s their version of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. 

John and Vicki Masella watched Santa’s arrival at the LIttle Ausable River Park this year. They were a vital part of the festivities from 1982 to 2014. Congratulations and thanks to them! They are pictured with Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko who thanked the event organizers, workers, the Peru Volunteer Fire Department and everyone who […]

Santa arrived at the Fellowship Center right on time thanks to the Peru Volunteer Fire Department!

A few photos from tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival at LIttle Ausable River Park and the Fellowship Center. There was a wonderful turnout of Peru’s many young families!  Click here to view. 

PLATTSBURGH — Award winning local author Lawrence Gooley will be giving a presentation called “Escape From Dannemora: Breakouts, Tortures and Violence in Clinton Prison’s Past” on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Source: Author to give presentation on Clinton Prison – Sun Community News & Printing

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New York will get a boost in highway funding under a highway bill on track to be passed by both houses of Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer said. The bill will include a provision sought by Schumer to ensure car rental companies fix cars recalled because of safety defects before renting or selling them to consumers. […]