The Peru Gazette

Peru Central School District / Homepage. This important project began last school year when a group of staff members and community volunteers gathered over several months to draft a set of recommendations to improve District communication.  Since that time, staff members from across the District have been working diligently with our technology team to expand, […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 4th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their first public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Receive a budget overview brief. Receive a briefing on the fiscal stress monitoring system. Review an […]

BURLINGTON, VT — Matthew Leta, a resident of Peru, NY, has been named to the Fall 2013 Champlain College Dean’s List for academic achievements and achieving a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Leta is majoring in Managing Creative Media. About Champlain College Since 1878, Champlain College has provided career-focused education to students […]

POTSDAM, NY Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a freshman majoring in biomolecular science, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Clarkson University. Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five […]

Join us April 5, 2014 between 9am-7pm, and volunteer your time to make Clinton, Essex & Franklin counties a better place. To sign-up, simply complete the project application form below to register your team. If you’re interested in more information please call (518) 563-0028  Day of Caring.  

Cuomo admin promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety | Capital New York.

NYS primary date is $50M issue – Times Union.

Legislation would give Canadian retirees more time to visit, spend money in U.S.  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced he will co-sponsor H.R. 3768, the Promoting Tourism to Enhance Our Economy Act. If passed, the legislation would increase the number of days retired Canadians could spend in the United States each year. “Canadian tourists and part-time […]

ITHACA, NY – Nicholas Uliva a resident of Peru, NY, and a sophomore Sport Management major in Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. […]

Donah’s ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Three Rep. Owens-authored provisions included in final bill  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens voted for the Agricultural Act of 2014, commonly known as the Farm Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 251-166. “Passage of the Farm Bill provides farmers the long-overdue certainty they deserve and contributes significantly […]

By John T. Ryan Dog Control was the primary subject at the Monday, January 27, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. The Board passed a revised Dog Control Law. Town Attorney Donald Biggs said the new law incorporates changes in New York State’s Agricultural and Markets regulations and a few other minor items into Local Law […]

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites the Peru and North Country community to enjoy its baked ham dinner on Saturday, February 8th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  The dinner featuring baked ham and scalloped potatoes will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $3.50 for children 6 […]

 Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday, the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Black History Month, four Plattsburgh-area institutions are joining forces to present four documentaries with riveting footage illustrating the history of civil rights in America. Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle, is being co-sponsored by the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association, […]

Homeless Count takes place Wednesday » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Wind turbines become insufferable neighbors for some | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Watertown Daily Times | Cutting the cord? Officials say think twice before abandoning landlines.

State to increase scrutiny of oil trains | Capital New York.

State teacher salary up 10% – Times Union.

Capitol Confidential » DiNapoli: State workers rack up overtime record.

Capitol Confidential » King: Annual cost of comprehensive pre-K could be $1.6B.

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON 2014 DOG LAW  January 27, 2014, 6:30 PM    Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:         To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions MOTION:         To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:         Adjourn

NYSUT votes ‘no confidence’ in State Ed. leader John King – Times Union.

Planning Board Agenda Feb. 12, 2014

DiNapoli: DOT Efforts to Police Trucking Companies Falling Short, 01/22/14.