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“I was very surprised and disappointed to learn today of plans to close the Chateaugay Correctional Facility,” said Senator Betty Little. “My concern is for the correctional officers who would be affected and their families.  Without a doubt, the closing of a facility is a financial blow to them and the community. “I’m working on gaining more details […]

State to close Chateaugay Correctional » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Free Library will present Radio Theater!, a program of radio drama, starting on Mondays (not including Labor Day) in September and October.  The program is funded by Lifetime Arts, a non-profit organization that provides arts programs to improve the quality of life for older adults. For eight Mondays, starting on September 9, participants […]

The 4th Annual Leo P. Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 11th at the Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru.  Proceeds of the tournament fund scholarships in Mr. Bourgeois’ name for Peru Central School students.  Mr. Bourgeois or Mr. B as he was affectionately known was a highly respected and much loved […]

Owens Statement on Passage of H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2014 Bill Increases Active Duty Pay and Supports Quality of Life Programs Last night, Congressman Bill Owens voted in favor of H.R. 2397, the Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which the House passed by a vote of 315 […]

By John T. Ryan Peru is one of the few communities north of New York City to experience an increase in population during the past ten years (9.9%). Undoubtedly Allen Turner’s foresight and willingness to take a business risk has played an important role in that growth. During that period Turner constructed twenty-two single-family homes […]

Today, Mayor Clyde Rabideau introduced hotel developer Chris LaBarge who, on behalf of his company, Lake Flower Lodging LLC, has applied for variances to construct a major destination resort hotel on Lake Flower Avenue on a site currently occupied by 3 local motels; Lake Flower Inn, Adirondack Motel and Lakeside Motel.LaBarge wants to build 90 […]

Title: Retired teachers to collect food for Peru Food Shelf Location: Peru Tops Description: On Friday, July 26th members of the NYS Retired Teachers Association will be collecting food for the Peru JCEO Food Shelf at the Peru Tops Super Market from 2 to 4 pm. It also might be a good time to renew […]

By John T. Ryan Concern expressed by a Peru resident about two registered sex offenders residing in the hamlet was the primary news item at the Monday, July 22, 2013 Town Board Meeting.  In an email to Supervisor Peter Glushko, the resident stated that two level 2 sex offenders were residing on Elm St. The […]

The Adirondack Dump: We’ve Come A Long Way – The Adirondack Almanack 

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Schumer seeks rail car rule change – Times Union.

New ad promotes Adirondacks – Times Union.

Regents to test format – Times Union.

Sheltered workshops are in midst of a storm – Times Union.

Governor shines spotlight on Adirondack Park.

Boil Water – lifted- 7-20-13

BURLINGTON, VT (07/18/2013)(readMedia)– Alice . Robinson, of Peru, NY has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Vermont. Robinson is a senior Professional Nursing major in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Bill Owens joined 42 Democratic, one Independent and 37 Republican lawmakers and unveiled legislation to make the government more efficient. The group constitutes No Labels’ Congressional Problem Solvers  and their legislative package represents a starting point for future bipartisan cooperation. Owens is a co-sponsor of seven of […]

The Joyful Youth Choir proudly presents the young people of four local parishes: St. Alexander’s in Morrisonville, St. Augustine’s in Peru, St. John the Baptist in Keeseville and Holy Name Church in Ausable Forks. Their concert dates are as follows:  There will be two concerts on the same weekend. The first one will be held […]

Watertown Daily Times | Deployment announced for Fort Drum’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team.