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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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UVM to sell cow herd

The Free Press reports

Troopers shoot Oneida County man who killed baby in front of them

The Post Standard reports

Report: Horace Nye operation more costly

The Press Republican reports

Lisbon boy, 4, drowns in pool

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Adirondack Region golf deals for 2010

The adirondack almanac reports

Downs critically injured in motorcycle-pick-up accident

By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Water Plant Operator William R. Downs Jr. is in critical condition at the Vermont Medical Center in Burlington following the collision of his motorcycle with a pick-up truck at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 on the Peasleeville Rd. in the Town of Peru. State Police report that […]

State would fund Olympic authority but cut $1M (update)

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Colchester schools to lengthen class days

Colchester Schools lenghten class days! The Free Press reports Colchester High School named one of America’s best! The Free Press reports

Babbie museum officially opens

By John T. Ryan Local leaders traveled to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum on Saturday, June 12th to congratulate the Babbies and to participate in the museum’s Grand Opening. Speakers included Congressman Bill Owens, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, Clinton County Board of Legislators Chairman James Langley and Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Beekmantown County […]

Lobbyists Gut Phosphorus Fertilizer Legislation

The adirondack almanac reports

Babbie museum officially opens this weekend

By John T. Ryan Leeward Babbie will always remember two days in 2010. On January 12th the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum received a provisional museum charter from the New York State Department of Education. On Saturday, June 12th at 11 a.m. the ribbon will be cut officially opening the museum. Although Babbie was […]

Federal Regulators Stall on Providing Access to Ausable Chasm

The Adirondack Almanack reports

Stanley Cup-winning Sharp remembers UVM

The Free Press reports

Greg Timmons receives state award for job

The North Countryman reports

Teen dies from respiratory problems after Great Escape field trip

The Post Star reports

Kayaker dies after capsizing on Lake George (kayak allegedly sunk by passing boat)

The Post Star reports

Parties Clash as Albany Edges Closer to Shutdown

The New York Times reports The Times Union asks is the threat is real!

Peru football team to challenge all comers and assist VFW

Incoming VFW Post 309 Commander Fred Hoffman is sending a  letter to area organizations.  It soulds like the VFW has some exciting days ahead. Would your group be interested in entering? Dear ——-, Would you be willing to enter a team in our VFW Tug of War MUD DRAG Event and volunteer a Fire Truck […]

Peru Knights elect leaders for next fraternal year

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 elected officers for the 2010-2011 fraternal year at the organization’s June 7, 2010 meeting. Grand Knight Allen H. Dixon was reelected to serve another year as leader of the 155 member organization. Dixon was elected to office in October 2008 and has been very successful in strengthening council […]

Art Galleries Surpass Bars in Saranac Lake

The adirondack almanac reports

Complicated operations for back pain on the rise despite questions

The Post Star reports

New York Guardsman dies in Afghanistan

The Post Standard reports The Times Union reports

Peru VFW Post choses officers for the coming year

The new VFW Post 309 officers for the upcoming year 2010-2011 starting June 26. Post Commander – Fred Hoffman Senior Vice Commander – Thomas Fusco Junior Vice Commander – Bud Gehrke Quartermaster – Ralph Wurtz Adjutant – Richard Dabrowski Advocate – Darrell Altizer Chaplain – Russell Poole Surgeon – James McGuire 3 year Trustee – Robert […]

Father Demers uses his spare time productively

By John T. Ryan Retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain Father Richard Demers has been a priest in residence at St. Augustine’s Parish in Peru for about five years. A few months ago St. Augustine’s/St. Patrick’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob was having a few trees cut at St. Patrick’s Oratory. Father Demers happened to notice two […]

A special invitation from the Alice T. Miner Museum – includes a children’s workshop

Dear Friends, Just a reminder that this Saturday, June 5 is Museum Day. The Alice will be open from 10am – 4pm (our usual hours) and all tours will be free.  (Click here for details)