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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Construction to begin on new $14 million SUNY Plattsburgh business education building

The Press Republican reports 

Peru Catholic Daughters host Memorial Mass

By John T. Ryan The Catholic Daughters of the Americas welcomed members and guests to the Diocese of Ogdensburg Past Regents Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 1, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru.  The Mass was followed by a luncheon in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center hosted by St. Monica’s Court#2598 of Peru. Deceased members […]

NCCS evaluates transportation and other costs; tax cap effect felt

The Press Republican reports 

Concerns raised over Post-Irene river work

The Press Republican reports 

27 Sunmount professional receive layoff notices

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Target wants to locate in Burlington, but it may take up to five years

The Free Press reports

Public is invited to four additional community sessions across the region intended to share ideas for an economic development strategy

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council today announced details of four additional public forums designed for residents to provide suggestions on initiatives and strategies and aid in the creation of the council’s five-year strategic economic development plan for the North Country, which includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. This […]

High anxiety in the High Peaks

The Times Union reports

New Yorkers may soon be paying for sex-change operations

The New York Post reports 

Plattsburgh airport manager unexpectedly resigns

The Press Republican reports 

Fujitsu showcases new Plattsburgh facility

The Press Republican reports 

Peru Gazette asks Town Board candidates five basic questions

In an effort to inform our readers regarding the background and views of the three candidates for the two open Peru Town Council positions, the Peru Gazette asked each candidate five questions. The responses received from Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno appear below. The Peru Gazette does not have any record of receiving a response […]

Improved CVPH ER to open Thursday

The Press Republican reports 

Family sues Saranac Lake School District over bullying

The Press Republican reports The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports on the same story 

Beekmantown teacher charged with stealing from Booster Club

The Press Republican reports 

NYS Public Employees Federation shoots down contract, layoffs to commence

The Times Union reports 

Board President explains why he can’t give the public more information.

By John T. Ryan Peru Central’s school year began with an overall sense of optimism. The new Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Stapleford, addressed the teaching staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  Peru students reported for class on Thursday, September 8th. On September 9th a school news release stated that Stapleford was on temporary leave for an […]

Festival founder to be honored as new balloons debut

The Post Star reports

Poll: New York should roll dice on casinos

The Post Standard reports 

Lake Placid school board hears complaints over policies, iPads

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Post-Irene waterway work scrutinized

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Peru students celebrate Peace Day

By John T. Ryan When Ann and Lynn Wilke looked out their upstairs windows this morning they saw children placing pinwheels at the entrance to Peru Central School.  They couldn’t help but wonder what the pinwheels signified. According to school officials the Middle School students were celebrating the International Day of Peace. It was established […]

Superintendent explains Peru Intermediate’s basement mold problem

Letter Regarding Intermediate School Basement September 20 2011

Deadly-force simulator puts cops in real-world situations

Lo-Hud.com reports 

The science and safety of hydrofracking: Q&A with Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, professor of engineering, Cornell University

The Post Standard reports