The Peru Gazette

From the Office of Representative Bill Owens WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced the formation of a Women’s Advisory Committee. The committee comprises nearly 80 women from communities across New York’s 16,000 square-mile 21st Congressional District. Members will advise Representative Owens on legislation before Congress and women’s issues in New York. The committee launched earlier this month […]

The fab of the future – Times Union.

Peru, NY, woman pumps out hundreds of holiday pies – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.

    As a special holiday greeting to its members and the community, the North Country Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the broadcast of “The Story of the Little Reinbear”, an original Christmas story authored by Chamber President Garry Douglas.      The story will be presented on WIRY/Hometown Radio (1340 AM) on the following […]

State audit scolds Essex County » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum aviation unit released from seven-day lockdown amid outcry from families.

Food pantries restock shelves with $4.5M from state – Times Union.

Casino site no longer a safe bet – Times Union.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTER, 3030 MAIN ST., PERU Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 am – 3 pm COME JOIN US TO SHOP WITH OVER 30 VENDORS – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST!      BROWSE                            CRATE & CHRISTMAS          ST. VINCENT’S THRIFT FATHER ALAN’S                    THRIFT SHOP WILL BE         STORE WILL BE OPEN […]

I represent the United Way Campaign Team for the Adirondack Region. United Way funds 40 different agencies in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. I co-lead one of these agencies: The Champlain Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends. This is a self help bereavement support group for families who have had children, grandchildren or a sibling […]

By John T. Ryan It appears that the North Country business community has recognized that the Bear Swamp Road is a great place to do business. Livingood’s Restaurant is scheduled to open in a few days; Allen Turner’s four new apartments behind McDonald’s are being rapidly occupied and tonight the Zoning Board gave its approval […]

State to bankroll Whiteface Highway repair » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The absentee votes have been counted and according to the unofficial vote count Donald McBrayer will become a member of the Peru Town Council on January 1, 2014. On Election Day McBrayer led Lana Knight by 12 votes. After counting absentee ballots, he led by 15 votes. Two Town Council seats […]

Malone furniture firm shuts down » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Mining Official Explains What’s Next For Wilderness Area – The Adirondack Almanack 

By John T. Ryan Peru’s Town leaders have managed to limit the town’s 2014 tax levy increase to 1.5%; nevertheless, there will be an 8.8% tax rate increase in both Town General and Town Highway taxes. The General Fund Tax Rate will increase from $1.93 to $2.10 per thousand while the Highway Fund Tax Rate […]

Skiers: Whiteface open today, Gore open tomorrow « The In Box.

CVPH unveils new Progressive Care Unit » Local News » Press-Republican.

Saratoga County cancels casino endorsement vote – Times Union.

Fire at Schluter Complex under investigation » Local News » Press-Republican.

Press-Republican : Fire damages Schluter Systems.

See the Searing New film “12 Years A Slave.” Followed by a discussion on  North County connections to this amazing story. 9th *  November  * 2013Cumberland 12 Cinemas Plattsburgh, N.Y. Solomon Northup, A Free Black Adirondacker Kidnapped into Slavery When 3:45 PM – 6:50 PM November 9, 2013 Where Cumberland 12 Cinemas 18 N. Bowl Lane Plattsburgh, N.Y. […]

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 36th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 28nd, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to perulionsclubnewyork.org Click “Register for Events”. Select Turkey Trot and chose one of the registration/payment options. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Peru Intermediate School gym. To […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON—Representative Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in a continued effort to hear from constituents across the more than 16,000 square miles of New York’s 21st Congressional District. Representative Owens will give a quick update on the economy and his recent […]

Peru voters agreed with their fellow New Yorkers on Tuesday, November 5th voting “YES” on five of the six propositions to amend the State Constitution. As might be expected local voters overwhelming favored the land exchange proposed by NYCO in Willsboro. Prop. 1 Most forms of gambling are illegal in New York — except the […]