The Peru Gazette

The New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) named a new Superintendent of the Clinton Correctional Facility and enhanced interim security protocols at the prison. Source: New Superintendent, Security Protocols Announced At Clinton Correctional Facility – myChamplainValley.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the ranking of Plattsburgh among the “Top Ten Best Towns in New York to Live for Millennials”. The ranking comes from niche.com, a website designed to explore and compare places, schools and colleges. Towns are defined as communities with under 100,000 population, with Plattsburgh ranked #7 statewide.

Quebec-Based Company Opens In Upstate New York And Creates 24 New Jobs  Empire State Development today announces the grand opening of Northstar, LLC’s multi-use facility, as they welcome their first tenant, Quebec-based Plastitel Products, Inc. The former Pfizer property closed in 2009 and local investment firm Northstar LLC purchased the R&D building in 2013 from […]

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM, JUNE 28 THROUGH AUGUST 23  JUNE 28 – LARRY LEE EBERE – CLASSIC COUNTRY, COUNTRY ROCK, NEW COUNTRY   JULY 5 – THE BACKROADS BAND – NEW & CLASSIC COUNTRY, 60’S & 70’S ROCK   JULY 12 –  FROZEN SUNSHINE […]

Assistant Commissioner for Correctional Facilities James O’Gorman filling Superintendent Steve Racette’s position as new administrative team takes over this week. Source: 12 Clinton Correctional employees suspended, including superintendent – Press-Republican: Prison Escape

By John T. Ryan Former Clinton County Legislator James Langley is reentering the political arena as a Republican candidate for the Peru Town Council in this November’s election. Langley, who chaired the county legislature for several years, commented, “I may be termed out as a county legislator, but I still have a lot to offer […]

By John T. Ryan Continuing his effort to move Peru Town Court to the Town Hall’s lower level Counselor Kregg Bruno employed a less strident approach at the June 22, 2015 Town Board meeting. Addressing Town Historian Ron Allen, Bruno stated, “The location of the judges’ chambers all rely on you, sir… you don’t have […]

A week distinguished by DNA discoveries and well-organized sweeps was the final stage of a 23-day slog that was hampered, at times, by missed signals. Source: Squabbling, Hesitation and Luck Had Roles in Manhunt for New York Prison Escapees – The New York Times

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Captured escapee now at Albany Medical Center. Source: Sweat still in critical condition – Press-Republican: Local News

Monday, law enforcement worked to create a perimeter around Mountain View area where fugitives were thought to be hiding. Source: Timeline shows manhunt progress – Press-Republican: Prison Escape

The Peru Community Church recognized four of their graduating Seniors on Sunday at the annual Baccalaureate Sunday. From left to right: Benjamin Morgan, Kimberly Wagner, Andrew Thew and Hannah Osborne. St. Augustine’s Church recognized Peru High School graduates Nathan Kennedy and Shauna Fliss.

Regular Mtg Agenda22Jun2015

The Democratic Party of the Town of Peru will have a Caucus at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 at the Peru Town Hall. All persons in attendance must arrive and be signed in  prior to 7:00PM. Immediately upon completion of the Caucus, there will be a regular “Peru Democratic Party meeting.” The regular Peru Democratic Party […]

Calling all those over 50. Looking for something fun and fit to do this summer?  Think about participating on the Trailblazer Challenge.  Walk the seven accessible trails in Clinton County by October 13, 2015 and get a Trailblazer T-shirt and, if among the first 50, a pedometer and walking journal.  But the real prize is […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will host a  “Coffee with your Congresswoman” event at the Peru Town Hall this Friday, June 19th from 1 to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome.

The planter in the foreground has no flowers at this time. (2014 photo) By John T. Ryan If you’ve driven by the Peru Town Hall recently you may have noticed that the planter next to the sidewalk is in desperate need of plants/flowers. The Town Board is seeking a company or a volunteer to take […]

The Clinton County Highway Department will conduct a Public Information Meeting tonight (June 15th) to discuss the proposed replacement of the Arthur Jarvis Road Bridge over the Little AuSable River in the Town of Peru. The meeting will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Peru Town Hall, located at 3036 Main […]

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to announce an investigation by the state inspector general into how two convicted murderers escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y. Source: Cuomo to Announce Investigation of Prison Escape – NYTimes.com

Democratic Party Town of Peru will have a Caucus at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 in the Peru Town Hall. All persons in attendance must arrive and be signed in prior to 7:00PM. Immediately upon completion of the Caucus, there will be a regular “Peru Democratic Party meeting” The regular Peru Democratic Party meeting that was […]

Joyce E. Mitchell, a civilian employee at the Clinton Correctional Facility in northern New York State, brought the men hacksaw blades, chisels, a punch and screwdriver bit, according to a criminal complaint. Source: Prison Worker Who Befriended Killers Is Accused of Providing Tools for Escape – NYTimes.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. This legislation reauthorizes Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and establishes a process for negotiating and considering trade agreements that is needed in order for […]

Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum – June 27- 28, 2015 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Woodcarving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Woodcarvers.  Other demonstrations include the shingle mill, antique chain saw, composting, container gardening, grub control, goat soap making (special demonstration on Sun. at 1pm), and basic chainsaw safety/protective […]

By John T. Ryan Marge Swain retired on May 19th; nevertheless, a familiar person will still be greeting customers when they enter Swain’s Wine and Liquor in Peru’s Tops Plaza. Longtime employee Bonny Trost is the store’s new owner and operator. A first-time business owner, Trost is enthusiastic about the opportunity. She explained, “I don’t […]

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) will hold a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshop for potential applicants to learn more about Round V of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s initiative to stimulate job creation and economic growth through the Regional Economic Development Councils.  What:         Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Workshop Who:         […]