The Peru Gazette

Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan is not seeking reelection after eight years of service as Area 5 Legislator. Republican Richard Potiker and Democrat Bill Todd are seeking the position.The Peru Gazette asked the candidates the following questions. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. Richard Potiker […]

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A Hill and Hollow Music Presentation One can always depend upon a concert by the violist Patricia McCarty to be absolutely tops. Tops, in terms of choosing music partners, selecting fascinating repertoire, communicating deep musical understanding with clarity, displaying sheer virtuosity, and radiating sincere feeling. From Bach to Keith Jarrett, McCarty’s performances on five continents […]

By John T. Ryan Schuyler Falls – October 8, 2019 would have been Francis Brown Turner’s 97th birthday. Instead, the North Country native, WWII veteran and school teacher was laid to rest in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery next to his wife Barbara Randall Turner and their three sons.  At the time of his death on April […]

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Oct. 10, 2019 – Town Highway Department personnel paved the road from the Heyworth-Park entrance gate to parking area today. The pavement replaces a gravel surface which was very difficult to plow during the winter months. The parking area was also expanded for about 10 more parking spaces. The paving was financed by unused NYS […]

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North Country Honor Flight #31 will be taking to the skies this Saturday October 12th. Two WWII Veterans, seven Korean Veterans and six Vietnam Veterans will be flying on this final flight of 2019. Each of these deserving Veterans has a story to share from their service, whatever and wherever it was. One in particular […]

Francis Brown Turner of Flowery Branch, Georgia, will be laid to rest in Schuyler Falls Cemetery, Felton Road, New York, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. He passed away on April 27, 2019, just short of 97 years old. He was born May 13, 1922 in Plattsburg, NY, and was interested in his […]

Peru Gazette photos of 2018 Wreath Laying National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has joined in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. Judy Lefebvre, President, of the Peru Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has accepted the role as Location Coordinator/Organizer […]

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Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30. Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

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