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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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Disappointing Personal Lessons in Racism – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Disappointing Personal Lessons in Racism – – The Adirondack Almanack

Stefanik Applauds SkyWest Essential Air Service Contract to Massena and Ogdensburg

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Transportation announced it has selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Massena and Ogdensburg, New York. SkyWest will use a 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet to provide twelve round trips per community each week to Chicago O’Hare […]

Clinton County readies public defender’s office 

Source: Clinton County readies public defender’s office – Sun Community News & Printing

Happy 108th Albina

Albina St. Germaine, a Clayburg (Siver Lake Road) native and St. Augustine’s parishioner will be 108 this Tuesday. She said she was walking a little slow into Mass at St. Augustine’s this morning. With all the snow/ice, who wasn’t walking slow this morning! Happy Birthday Albina!

Peru Stewart’s slated for replacement 

Source: Peru Stewart’s slated for replacement – Sun Community News & Printing

Former Plattsburgh super gets first ‘Hometown Heroes’ banner – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Former Plattsburgh super gets first ‘Hometown Heroes’ banner

Court orders Plattsburgh to award firefighters $740K 

Source: Court orders Plattsburgh to award firefighters $740K – Sun Community News & Printing

State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react 

Source: State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react – Sun Community News & Printing

NY gun control package part of ‘ongoing crusade’ – Times Union

Source: NY gun control package part of ‘ongoing crusade’ – Times Union

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s January 14, 2019 Meeting (Includes Resolution for Sewer System Upgrade Bonding)

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday January 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

St. Lawrence County population, student enrollment down

Source: Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County population, student enrollment down

With Democratic majority in Senate, New York lawmakers pass a DREAM Act – Times Union

Source: With Democratic majority in Senate, New York lawmakers pass a DREAM Act – Times Union

Pro-life leader: ‘Horrible for our state’

Source: Pro-life leader: ‘Horrible for our state’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

Source: Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

Several Peru residents/neighbors are affected. Source: Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

Hundreds of new jobs could come to former Pfizer plant site

Source: Hundreds of new jobs could come to former Pfizer plant site

In 2017 Peru Town Court was #2 in Clinton County Town Court Revenue. Source: NYS Comptroller’s Website.

A 2004 Interview of Peru Town Historian Ron Allen by Gordy Little and Calvin Castine of Home Town Cable.

“Garrow” Returns to the Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY – By popular demand, The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce the film Garrow, will have a second screening at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.   This film is a dark and dramatic re-creation of the life and […]

NJ Transit gives final OK to Bombardier contract 

Source: NJ Transit gives final OK to Bombardier contract | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Ready, Willing and Able to Answer Your Questions

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’ | NCPR News

Source: Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’ | NCPR News

Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process 

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Source: New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Peru Restaurant Devastated by Early Morning Fire

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building […]