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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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New York’s unemployment rate holds steady at 8%

The NYS Department of Labor reports 

Texting while driving tickets surge in New York State, Rochester region

The Democrat and Chronicle reports 

Lawmakers say phasing out state Medicaid mandates is a priority; Tax-cap combined with Medicaid coast increases could mean cutting other services

The Times Union reports

Lake Placid Middle/High School principals happy with behavior program

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Cuomo launches neighborhood cleanup corps

The Times Union reports 

Thank you for another successful Applefest

By Donald McBrayer The 34th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest was a record-breaking success.  On behalf on the entire Applefest Team I wish to offer thanks and recognize all the people that made it possible: To Father Alan Shnob whose spiritual guidance kept us working as a team through thick & thin. To the Knights of […]

A changed wilderness: Backcountry landscape is different because of Tropical Storm Irene

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Here’s a great place to take your kids/grandchildren this weekend

1ST ANNUAL KIDS FAIR AND FESTIVAL @ BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN DATE:  Saturday and Sunday,  SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 TIME:  10:00  –  4:00 $5.00 General Admission $2.00 ages 3 – 12 yrs 250 River Road, Peru, NY   12972 KIDS CAN ENJOY MANY OLD TIME GAMES SUCH […]

Behind the poverty numbers: real lives, real pain

The Post Star reports 

Wanakena ranger school enrollment growing

The adirondack almanac reports 

Indian River school enrollment boom leads to hiring more staff; over 4,400 enrolled

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Hope you enjoyed the 2011 Applefest; people came from near and far

This weekend’s St. Augustine’s Applefest was a great success thanks to the support of thousands of visitors, beautiful weather, the support of local businesses, all the parade units and the work of hundreds of volunteers.  Final figures have yet to be announced, but based on previous years the Applefest should raise about $25,000 for the […]

Butcher Block plans expansion; Banquet room would seat 136, add about 12 jobs

The Press Republican reports

Peru was very crowded yesterday for the Applefest

By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s Applefest drew record crowds yesterday for the parade and afternoon food, games and entertainment.  Festivities will begin at noon today with a chicken BBQ, great entertainment, food, games, crafts and a variety of products being sold by vendors on the grounds. Come one, come all to the Peru […]

Ulrich in line to chair APA?

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Retired vice principal arrested after bringing handgun into Adams school

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Fort Drum ranges appealing to Air Force; Bombing runs give airmen a taste of the real thing

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Peru puts interim school superintendent in place

The Press Republican reports 

Lawyers offer flood victims free legal advice

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

The race for $40 million

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Franklin County DA talks about increasing border drug traffic

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Glens Falls area resident turns home into ‘green’ power plant

The Post Star reports 

Cuomo announces appliance grants for storm victims

The Times Union reports 

DiNapoli releases audit on alleged fraud at Charlton FD

The Times Union reports 

Town Board recognizes Scout’s achievement

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board recognized Boy Scout James Downs at its September 12, 2011 meeting. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko thanked Downs for completing his Eagle Scout project in which he constructed attractive flower boxes, filled them with beautiful flowers and attached them to the four welcome signs entering Peru.  Downs addressed […]