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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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Bombay woman charged in fatal crash (Texting While Driving) 

Source: Bombay woman charged in fatal crash | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Officials cheer Bombardier contract for New Jersey rail cars

Source: Officials cheer Bombardier contract for New Jersey rail cars – Sun Community News & Printing

Local Midas to close Friday 

Source: Local Midas to close Friday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Great News for Plattsburgh and our Region – Bombardier won a $669 Million contract with New Jersey Transit.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the news that Bombardier has been awarded a $669 millioncontract for production in Plattsburgh: “This is tremendous news for Bombardier and our Plattsburgh region, and I commend Bombardier for manufacturing top-flight vehicles that continue to help our region prosper,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]

Rick Barber Welcomed to the Town Board

Barber Welcomed; “Children at Play” Signs Come Down; Bosley Appointed to Zoning Board; and More  The Peru Town Board conducted a regular meetin on Monday, December 10, 2018 Supervisor Brandy McDonald welcomed Rick Barber to the Town Board. Barber was elected in November to fill the remaining year in Brandy McDonald’s counselor term.  When McDonald […]

CVES Project Passes Easily 

Source: CVES project passes easily | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor 

Source: Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Cuomo signs bill forcing schools to report sex abuse allegations

Source: Cuomo signs bill forcing schools to report sex abuse allegations

New York lawmakers poised to be highest paid in country – Capitol Confidential

Source: New York lawmakers poised to be highest paid in country – Capitol Confidential

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces

“The Fight for Women’s Suffrage . . and what they never told us” Monday, December 17, 3:30 pm At Lake Forest Senior Living Community 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Penny Clute, former Plattsburgh City Judge, Press Republican columnist, a student of local history, and accomplished photographer, will present “The Fight for Women’s Suffrage” on […]

Rick Barber’s Win is Official

Here are the official 2019 Final Election results for the open Peru Town Council position as published online by the Clinton County Board of Elections. Richard H. Barber Jr. – 1,321 Kregg M. Bruno – 1,243 Barber received 111 absentee/affidavit votes. Bruno received 89 absentee/affidavit votes.

Congratulations to the 2019 Peru Fire Department Officers

Congratulations to the 2019 Peru Fire Department Officers who were elected at the Department’s annual meeting. Chief – Kevin O’Neil 1st Assistant Chief – Bryan Duprey 2nd Assistant Chief – Brad Bouvia Fire Captain – Bill Lawson 1st Fire Lieutenant -Jeremy Wrisley 2nd Fire Lieutenant- Aleksey Longino EMS Captain – John Stafford Fire Police Captain […]

Stefanik Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement: “I join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President George. H.W. Bush, a true son of America who lived an extraordinary life of service, grace, strength, and character. He embodied what it means when we say the ‘Greatest Generation.’ “President […]

Sewer Project Moves Ahead; Legal Action May Be Pending; Youth Commission Resignations Accepted; Bids to be Solicited for Snow Plow and SUV; And More

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]

Good for Neighbors, Good for the Environment and Good for a Farm’s Operations

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

‘Escape’ unlocked in North Country premiere 

Source: ‘Escape’ unlocked in North Country premiere | Local News | pressrepublican.com

North Country priests removed for sex offenses include men once considered model clergy | NCPR News

Source: North Country priests removed for sex offenses include men once considered model clergy | NCPR News

Prison tailor shop supervisor gets jail time 

Source: Prison tailor shop supervisor gets jail time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Behavorial Health Sciences North adds primary care to Center for Wellbeing 

Source: BHSN adds primary care to Center for Wellbeing | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Ogdensburg diocese releases names of priests implicated in abuse

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Ogdensburg diocese releases names of priests implicated in abuse

Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Source: Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

Source: Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

Tops Reorganization Plan Confirmed by Court

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – November 8, 2018 – Tops Markets, LLC (“Tops” or the “Company”) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“the Court”) has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Tops expects to complete its restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11 shortly. “We are pleased […]

15 Bridges Improved, Enhancing Safety, Ensuring Mobility and Supporting Regional Economic Growth

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that work is wrapping up on $7.5 million in improvements to 15 bridges across the North Country. The bridge maintenance projects range from deck replacements to painting, enhancing safety and extending the service life of structures in Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence […]