The Peru Gazette

Got drought? Bring in the beavers. « The In Box.

Digitizing the Adirondack Backcountry | The Adirondack Almanack.

Ambulance driver suffered heart attack » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lawsuit filed ahead of tax sale of Ganienkeh property » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Babbie Museum saves Goshen Store » Local News » Press-Republican.

CCRS named top area school in academic performance » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Medicare sets cap for hospital therapy services » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Lowville hospital looking to pull administrators from pension system.

By John T. Ryan On Friday, November 9, 2012 Napolean “Nap” Light, one of Peru’s most decorated veterans, traveled to the French Consulate in New York City to receive his appointment as a “Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.” In June 1944 Nap Light was a member of the 30th Infantry Division during the “D […]

Slain local soldier Dain Venne returns home » Local News » Press-Republican.

Is the War of 1812 over-hyped? If so, why? « The In Box.

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

Results reported in town, village races » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls. For State Assembly:  Janet Duprey – 1,392 Karen Bisso – 629 Timothy Carpenter  – 460 […]

Locals help on Sandy-soaked Long Island – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Ganienkeh property up for tax auction » Local News » Press-Republican.

Saratoga County budget raises taxes, privatizes nursing home – Times Union.

By John T. Ryan The current cost to heat a home or hot water with natural gas is less than half the cost of heating with fuel oil or propane. This situation has many Peru residents wishing they had access to natural gas on their street or road. NYSEG claims it would like to provide […]

Region readies for Sandy’s arrival » Local News » Press-Republican.

NYSEG and RG&E emergency planners are closely monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for the possible effects of Hurricane Sandy. Depending on the exact track of the storm, portions of the NYSEG and RG&E service areas could experience considerable wind and significant rainfall early next week. NYSEG and RG&E are concerned with the potential impact of […]

Fort Ticonderoga Still Presides Over New York’s Lakes (PHOTOS).

Clam-ity – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

Kateri’s appeal: 350 years and going strong – Times Union.

Getting by with a little help » Local News » Press-Republican. Editorial: How is the time for all of us to participate in this very important project.

Vermont natural-gas pipeline headed for Ti mill » Local News » Press-Republican.