The Peru Gazette

Capitol Confidential » Conservative Party opposes tax free zones.

CANTON, NY (06/04/2013)(readMedia)– Korey M. Devins of Peru, was among the 548 students awarded a degree at St. Lawrence University’s Commencement ceremony, held May 19 on campus in Canton, New York. Devins was awarded a degree in biology and is a graduate of AuSable Valley Central High School.

Adirondack historian Amy Godine, whose ground-breaking research helped re-open the narrative of Timbuctoo, the black settlement at Lake Placid, is back with another revealing story.Godine has found that wealthy abolitionist Gerrit Smith’s land give-away may have benefited black Americans still being held in bondage in the south. Speaking at the Peru Free Library on Friday, […]

On Tuesday, May 21, Safe Kids Adirondack held the 3rd Annual F.U.N. Ride (Fittin’ Ur Noggin). Community volunteers traveled to five elementary schools in Clinton & Essex Counties (Lake Placid, Ausable Valley, Holy Name, Keeseville & Peru).  Peru Elementary was the largest number of kids, with 150 second graders given helmets.  Thankfully, members of the Peru Lions Club […]

Fire destroys Rouses Point home » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan.

By Adele Douglas This past Sunday two snapping turtles could be seen burying their eggs – one near the entrance to the Fellowship Center and the other in Little Ausable Park.  This morning this mommy was trying her luck in Heyworth/Mason Park.  Here are a few snapping turtle facts. From NYSDEC’s webpage about snapping turtles: […]

Testing debate: are teachers, parents protesting too much? « The In Box.

AVCS educator named top tech teacher » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

College to host teaching initiative » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan June 1 – The Peru Youth Commission is holding its Annual Early Bird Baseball Tournament today.  Parents and children filled the Laphams Mills Recreation Park at 9 am to participate in and view the opening ceremonies. Over 300 young people ages 5-15 will be members of 23 teams. Youth Director John […]

Bill to promote NY-grown products in restaurants passes Senate, Assembly | syracuse.com.

Medical marijuana: 610 doctors want option – Times Union.

Capitol Confidential » Owens joins in the pro tax-free crowd.

The Inevitable Climate Catastrophe – The Chronicle Review – The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (May 31) – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Governor in town to tout tax-free plan » Local News » Press-Republican.

Nurse charged with morphine theft » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum remembers two soldiers killed in Afghanistan in April.

By John T. Ryan The Wednesday, May 28, 2013 Town Board meeting started off on a good note with town resident Jim Earle praising Town Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell for his department’s fast reaction to Earle’s report of a 2.5 foot  x 3 foot wide, 3 foot deep, sink hole on a Fuller Rd. just […]

Don’t miss this Carl Heilman photo  Memorial Day Frost And Snow Covered High Peaks – The Adirondack Almanack

Museum Days to feature 16 museums and galleries » Local News » Press-Republican.

Jury finds Rivers guilty » Local News » Press-Republican.

Inside the Backyard Poultry Craze | Seven Days.

Canton, NY – The Cornell Cooperative Extension associations of Northern New York are bringing respected stockdog trainer Barbara Armata of Taravale Farm Kennels to Canton for a two-day training workshop for handlers and their dogs June 22 and 23. Barb has been training working and competitive Border Collies since 1974 and breeding, training, and competing […]