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Bus drivers receive the thanks of Peru Central staff

Peru Intermediate School teachers and staff followed what has become an annual tradition today when they distributed a tray of cookies and other edible delights to the bus drivers.  It’s a small way to show appreciation to vital members of the Peru Central education team. (Click here for more photos)

Department to purchase new ambulance

By John T. Ryan December 17 update: Peru Voters approved the purchase of a new ambulance at the Tuesday, December 14th Fire Department voting.  The vote was 28 to 0. Robert Akey was unopposed and was reelected Department Treasurer. Courtney Tetreault was also unopposed and was reelected as a Fire Commissioner. Dec. 13 – Peru […]

DEC to act on outdoor boilers – Modified version has several major changes not yet shared with public

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Cuomo’s stark inauguration, then right to work

The Times Union reports

The day Niagara Falls ran dry: Newly-discovered photos show the moment the iconic waterfall came to a standstill

The Mail reports

Adirondack Family Activities: Meet Author/Illustrator Steven Kellogg

The adirondack almanac reports

EDITORIAL: Angie’s angels are everywhere

The Press Republican gives us the chance to continue a wonderful tradition – click here

Newcomb School Recruits Overseas Students (Newcomb, NY has 33 students in its high school)

Brian Mann reports on National Public Radio

K of C supports the Peru Food Shelf

K of C Financial Secretary Donald McBrayer, Pat Holmes of the Peru JCEO and Grand Knight Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan St. Augustine’s Council 7273 Grand Knight Allen Dixon and Financial Secretary Donald McBrayer presented $150 of various canned foods to Pat Holmes, Manager of the Peru JCEO office. Holmes expressed his appreciation and […]

Central NY school districts missed chance to save $94,000 by not bidding for professional services

The Post Standard reports

Can you help make a Christmas miracle happen?

By John T. Ryan “I’m trying to pull off a little Christmas miracle.” That’s what Kim Senecal says about her effort to raise money to assist a friend. The friend, Nicole Morse, is an elementary teacher at Peru Central School. Nicole’s husband Jonathan is a patient at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington where he is […]

Another wonderful concert – the 45th!

By John T. Ryan St. Augustine’s Church was filled on Saturday, December 11th as the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir performed its 45th Annual Christmas Concert. Over 300 people enjoyed the choir’s performance under the direction of Jeanette Woodruff and accompanied by Carol Bachand on the piano, Steve Woodruff on the organ and Zachary Burgess on the […]

Many aircraft workers will come from this area

The Press Republican reports

State finances threaten healthcare, economy

NCPR reports

Constableville snowmobiler found dead – Man, sled found under 7 feet of water

The Watertown Daily Times reports

New York’s top earners’ list included more than 23,000 state employees in 2009

LoHud.com reports

Records Management bid process to begin

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, December 13 @ 7:00 PM

4 arrested in $230G White Plains Black Friday Walmart robbery

LoHud.com reports

Glens Falls salesman charged with stealing $52,000 from business

The Post Star reports

Little asks local leaders to send APA picks to Cuomo – New governor could significantly reshape APA board

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Graymont gives $10K to Pisgah

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

All children are invited to VFW Post 309 on December 18th

Peru VFW Post 309 will be hosting a Kids Christmas Party on Saturday, December 18th between noon and 4 p.m. Santa Claus and Mr. Jingles will be at Post 309 to have fun with the Kids. Past Commander Ron LaDuke is the Committee Chairman with John Mashtare assisting for this event. Ron is looking for kids […]

Lake Champlain lamprey attacks decline

The Free Press reports

Laurentian Aerospace has financing

The Press Republican reports

Common sense advice worth repeating: (In response to the story: “Internet scam moves to Facebook – Tupper Lake man’s friends messaged with money requests after alleged travel issue”)

By Donald McBrayer Many Facebook users make the mistake of using important personal dates, family member & pet names, or even simple combinations like “1234” or “qwerty” as passwords. Because your Facebook profile is public, someone could silently track you learning a great deal of information. Over the course of a few weeks an average […]