The Peru Gazette

Dear Editor, The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is dedicated to helping people in our community by focusing on Education, Income and Health.  As our 2014 Campaign begins we want to first thank you for your previous support.  It is only through your generous contributions that the United Way of the Adirondack Region, […]

Local Bat Proposed for Endangered Species Protection – The Adirondack Almanack – 

Conservation Development in the Park: The Default Option – The Adirondack Almanack 

Medical marijuana grow-op strikes deal at Smiths Falls’ former Hershey plant.

Government shutdown: Impact for NY.

Paul Taylor found guilty on all charges » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Story updated to include biographies  The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will have six new members on October 12th. This year’s inductees are Matt Bezio, Elmer Duprey, Mike Hogan, John Neyenhouse, Steve St. Clair and Scott Woodward. The Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Keeseville Elks Lodge. […]

CVPH on Niagara Health watch list » Local News » Press-Republican.

New owners at R.W. Walker Funeral Home » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru is a very busy little community this time of year, especially for our farmers. This morning trucks traveled our highways filled with a bountiful apple and corn harvest.  At the same time, aerial seeding was taking place on the Dimock Farm. Bruce Dimock watched as Winter Rye seed was loaded onto a helicopter which […]

Over 300 Peru children along with coaches, family and friends crowded into Laphams Mills Park today for the 2013 Peru Youth Commission Soccer Challenge.  Youth Commission Chairman Greg Mills and Town of Peru Youth Director John Flynn thanked all the coaches, volunteers, sponsors and parents for their support. Twenty-one teams participated in today’s games. Members […]

The Youth Commission is having their annual soccer shootout this Saturday, September 28, 2913 at Laphams Mills Park.  Opening ceremonies are at 10:00 AM with games running through to @ 1:00 PM. There will be a concession stand and members of the Peru Varsity Soccer Boys and Girls team in attendance to assist with whatever is […]

Evans Mills, NY – Country Cousins Farm in Evans Mills will be showcased among 51 farms opening their barn doors on October 13 from 11am to 2pm for the 2013 Open Farm Sunday across New England and New York state. This is the third such event to introduce the public to some of the more […]

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers » Local News » Press-Republican.

First Bite Bonanza: Tasting the Crop of New Restaurants | Seven Days.

By John T. Ryan At the September 9th Town Board meeting Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell told the Town Board that repairing the highway department’s garage roof would cost less than expected.  At the Monday, September 25th Board meeting Farrell reported that the town’s engineers think that it’s too late to start the project this […]

PERU DEMOCRATIC PARTY Peru, NY 12972 Peru Democratic Party Meeting Thursday, September 26TH, 2013 at 7:00 PM Location: Peru Town Hall Mark your calendar and plan on attending. Bring a Democratic friend.

Area jobless rate was 5-year August low – Times Union.

Benefit to help Peru woman fighting cancer » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Birds: The Noisy Blue Jay – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Watertown Daily Times | 10th Mountain Division headquarters heading to Afghanistan.

By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s 36th Annual Applefest enjoyed another success last weekend.  Crowds flocked to Peru to see the Saturday, September 21st parade and to enjoy the craft fair, food, games and other activities. On Sunday, the rain din’t fall during the Applefest, but it did fall in several neighboring communities, which […]

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The deals after the spending deal – Times Union.