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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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Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'

Major Peru Projects Get A Go-Ahead

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting. Winter Lane LLC developers of the Orchard View subdivision on Washington Street received approval to move forward with its plans to develop 13 new homes southwest of the existing homes. Winter […]

Upstate New York’s struggle to bring back workers 

Source: Upstate New York’s struggle to bring back workers | News | oleantimesherald.com

Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen 

Source: Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Elementary School Clock Tower Complete

Yesterday was a good day in Peru. Contractors completed repairs to the Elementary School Clock Tower. It’s beautiful! Congratulations to all those who worked through the winter to get the job done!

Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide 

Peru – : Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Home Town Cable Coverage Source: Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Longtime North Country Favorite Musician Passes Away

Having played her last gig on this Earth, renowned guitar and banjo player, singer, and composer Joan Crane, is now entertaining in the Heavens. A fixture throughout the North Country, Joan entertained thousands of fans at countless venues, which included the Palmer St. Coffee House and Crete Center in Plattsburgh, farmers’ markets, fairs, churches, and […]

Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

Source: Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Source: Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Peru Courthouse is now The Kelley Courthouse

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

Dr. Stephen Leffler named president at UVM Medical Center  – VTDigger

Source: Dr. Stephen Leffler named president at UVM Medical Center – VTDigger

Upcoming Clinton County Historical Association Events

Frank Pardy’s Glass Plate Negatives of Clinton Co – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Frank Pardy’s Glass Plate Negatives of Clinton Co – – The Adirondack Almanack

2020 Marks DEC’s 50th Anniversary – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2020 Marks DEC’s 50th Anniversary – – The Adirondack Almanack

Border crossings on rise in Champlain 

Source: Border crossings on rise in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Vermont offering up to $7,500 to relocate there

Source: Vermont offering up to $7,500 to relocate there

Cuomo catching up on vetoes as year ends | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo catching up on vetoes as year ends | NCPR News

New Book on Bootlegging, Prohibition in Northern New York

Peru, N.Y., November 29—Bloated Toe Publishing has released a new nonfiction book, “Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers, and Beer: The Story of Prohibition in Northern New York, Volume 1: 1920–1926” (8 x 10, hard cover, 472 pp, $32), by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles in detail the first seven years of the Prohibition Era. […]

CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County to adopt overdose map 

Source: Clinton County to adopt overdose map – Sun Community News & Printing

Blaring sirens and Christmas cheer from the Peru Fire Department 

Source: Blaring sirens and Christmas cheer – Sun Community News & Printing

At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Source: At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Peru Central School District Recognized as a Common Sense School

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Peru Central School District as a Common Sense School. Peru Central School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to […]