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Cuomo’s Office Is Said to Rein In Ethics Board He Created

Cuomo’s Office Is Said to Rein In Ethics Board He Created – NYTimes.com.

Pulled Pork Dinner to Benefit Mission of Hope and Jamaica Project

The Catholic Community of St. Augustine’s and St. Patrick’s Parish, The Peru Community Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Monica 2598 and Knights of Columbus Council 7273 in Peru, NY will hold a Pulled Pork Dinner on Sunday, October 13th from noon until 4 PM at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  Proceeds will go to […]

7th Annual Walk of Faith Set for Sunday, October 13th

The Catholic Community of St. Augustine’s and St. Patrick’s Parish, The Peru Community Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Monica 2598 and Knights of Columbus Council 7273 in Peru will hold its 7th Annual Walk of Faith on Sunday, October 13th at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine (behind St. Augustine’s Church). The event is free […]

Peru has a remodeled, modern, feature-packed laundry

By John T. Ryan Peru’s Village Laundry continued its Grand Opening Celebration this morning when Robin Callioras, the laundry’s new owner, presented a new 39” flat screen television to Helen Kellas of Elm Street in Peru.  Kellas is one of the many customers who have discovered the Village Laundry’s major improvements. Since August 1st customers […]

An Appeal from the United Way of the Adirondack Region

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

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

Conservation Development in the Park: The Default Option

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

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

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

Government shutdown: Impact for NY

Government shutdown: Impact for NY.

Paul Taylor found guilty on all charges

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

Six Peru Athletes to Join Hall of Fame

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 after receiving below-average grades in some patient-care categories

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

New owners at R.W. Walker Funeral Home

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

Aerial Seeding: An exciting and potentially important local farm activity

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 […]

Soccer was the order of the day at Laphams Mills Park

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 […]

Youth Commission Soccer Shootout this Morning

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 […]

Dimock Farm is One of Four NNY Dairy Farms Chosen for October 13 Open Farm Sunday Event

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

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers » Local News » Press-Republican.

First Bite Bonanza: Tasting the Crop of Northern Vermont’s New Restaurants

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

An October “Special Event” at the Babbie Museum

Roof Repairs, Stolen Town Truck and Changes to Comprehensive Plan Highlight Town Board Meeting

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 Democrats to meet Thursday

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.

Albany area jobless rate was 5-year August low

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

Benefit to help Peru woman fighting cancer

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

Adirondack Birds: The Noisy Blue Jay

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