The Peru Gazette

On May 5, 2018 two significant roadside historical markers will be unveiled – one in Harkness and one in Keeseville. A third marker will be unveiled on May 19th in Keeseville. The public is warmly invited to attend. The Anderson Falls Heritage Society in Keeseville was granted permission to erect the markers. The markers were […]

Source: PFCU breaks ground on Au Sable Forks branch – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Essex Co.: Technical education lacking at NCCC | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is a nonprofit organization that is run 100% by volunteers. If you have a special skill or have some time that you could offer, we would love to have you join us. Some volunteer opportunities might include data input, being a docent, volunteer coordinator, managing our website, fundraising, […]

The Women of Distinction Awards recognizes amazing women who have continuously served our district in fields such as education, business, health care, volunteerism, military service and community service. All of the winners reside in the 115th Assembly District, which includes Clinton and Franklin counties, as well as the towns of Brasher, Lawrence, Piercefield and Hopkinton […]

United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is seeking volunteers for the 2018 Day of Caring on Saturday, April 21st. There are multiple volunteer opportunities throughout Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties that range from raking yards for local seniors to projects that require painting and carpentry skills. If you would like to volunteer on this […]

Source: PFCU to begin construction on second branch | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Dog shooting unleashes anger | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Royal flush trumps flooded house | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: County transit poised to kickstart deviation service – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Geddes resigns city events-coordinator post | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mayor defends plan in face of another departure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Investigators probing cause of Port Henry apartment house fire | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Apartment house fire threatens other buildings | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Arrest made in AVCS threatening incident – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State reaches $168 billion budget deal – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Henry wins Area 3 seat | News | pressrepublican.com

Peru native/Ausable Valley teacher Connie Favreau also honored as a Teacher of Distinction. Source: Local graduate lauded as ‘Outstanding Scholar’ at RIT – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: LeBeau to head CVPH, Alice Hyde hospitals | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Ski accident claims St. Lawrence University student | News | pressrepublican.com

Will we have a grocery store in Peru six months from now? This story discusses the issues facing Tops. Source: Watertown Daily Times | Grocery wars: small chains become casualties

LITTLE SAYS NEW STATE BUDGET ADDRESSES MANY REGIONAL PRIORITIES State Senator Betty Little said the new state budget includes numerous priorities important to upstate and the North Country region. “First and foremost, I am both relieved and grateful that the new state budget does not change the current method of state payments to localities for […]

Source: John Sheehan: EPA’s Budget, Acid Rain Research – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2017 Census Estimates Show Population Losses Upstate – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Watertown Daily Times | NNY service industry thrives on non-resident workers with J1 visas