The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan (Published 9:37 PM and updated with totals 9:42 PM) Bonnie Berry and Jill Folsom easily won election to the Peru Central School Board of Education. Incumbents Donna LaRocque and Genie Denton were third and fourth respectively. The budget, capital spending and school bus propositions passed by wide margins. Totals received from Peru […]

Former Plattsburgh man fatally shot in California » Local News » Press-Republican    Editor’s Note: Pat Gregory was married to Peru native Dorothy Lacombe.  Pat and Dorothy were in Peru last year to attend Dorothy’s 50th Peru Central School Class Reunion. They were vacationing in California. Here is a link to the story in Pat’s hometown […]

By John T. Ryan Most local residents know the Harkness to Clintonville Road as a short cut to AuSable Forks and the Adirondack Region. Many people think of it as a lonely highway known for the blueberries on the Clintonville Plains. But for past the few summers, passersby have noticed a thing of beauty about […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON—In recognition of National Small Business Week this week, Congressman Owens is highlighting the economic importance of small businesses and entrepreneurs. This year marks the 51st annual National Small Business Week honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of U.S. entrepreneurs. “Small businesses are critical […]

On May 24th and 25th The North Star Underground Railroad Museum will mini-bus Tour of underground railroad sites in Keeseville and Peru. Spend the morning hearing the stories and learning about the men and women who traveled on the underground railroad and those who provided safe passage to fugitives from slavery. There are several stops […]

Please watch as a slideshow on a PC and turn up the music! The music combined with the photos is an emotional experience for me. Zenfolio | Photos | North Country Honor Flight – May 17, 2014.

From the Office of NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This individual controlled town finances with little oversight and had no difficulty […]

By John T. Ryan A Peru resident and the mother of a Peru resident are among the fifteen veterans participating in the North Country Honor Flight today. Joe Kelley and Ed Eisele’s mother Peggy Eisele both served in the U.S. Navy. Joe Kelley (1943-46) served in the Philippine Theater as an Executive Officer on a […]

Bruno acquitted of political corruption charges – Times Union.

By John T. Ryan Peru Charter Communications customers may be forced to change cable providers. At the Monday, May 12, 2014 Town Board meeting Supervisor Peter Glushko stated that Charter Communications is considering turning over Clinton County service to the Comcast Corporation. The two companies are negotiating an exchange agreement whereby each company would turn […]

Paul Smiths College eliminates 23 jobs » Local News » Press-Republican.

Empire State Development’s (ESD) Board of Directors today approved more than $4.4 million to support six economic development projects in the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, North Country and New York City regions. The funding will leverage more than $5.6 million in private and additional public investments to support businesses, improve […]

Capitol Confidential » Citing ‘stellar year,’ DiNapoli says pension fund at record high $176B.

The Strand Theatre and North Country Cultural Center for the Arts are pleased to announce Jessica Dulle as their new Executive Director. Dulle’s experience will lead both the Strand Theatre and the North Country Cultural Center of the Arts as they officially merge under the name The Strand Center for the Arts. Dulle holds a […]

ONEONTA, NY  Charles Remillard, from Peru, NY, was selected to the SUNYAC All-Conference Team for his outstanding performance at the conference championship meet this spring for SUNY Oneonta. Remillard earned first team All-Conference honors. Remillard captured his first outdoor conference title when he won the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:31.04, which was a […]

LCC: Rail Transport of Oil Poses Lake Risk.

Senate committee rejects Reproductive Health Act.

Public pension names public – Times Union.

Earthquake-damaged hospitals condemned » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru – Nineteen St. Augustine’s Church youths received the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the May 4, 2014, 9:30 AM mass. Congratulations to all the young people, their families and all those who worked to prepare them for this Sacrament. Gallery of individual photos: http://Ryanjohn.zenfolio.com/p561213565 Slideshow with music: http://Ryanjohn.zenfolio.com/p561213565/slideshow  

Click here see view a brief slideshow of the May 1, 2014 Sacrament of Confirmation hosted by St. Augustine’s Church. Most Rev. Terry A. LaValley, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, conferred the Sacrament. The Peru Gazette was not able to capture a photo of all the conferees.

A Message from the Town of Peru Please be advised that Steven Fuller Excavating is now building Phase 1 of the Little Ausable River Trail. This 1.5 mile multi-use trail will run from the back of Heyworth/Mason Park to the entrance of Sullivan Park. Work is expected to last until mid-October, until that time Heyworth/Mason […]

Click here for County By County Sales and Median Price Data Albany, NY – April 22, 2014 – The New York State median sales price grew by 5.1 percent in the 2014 first quarter compared to a year ago, continuing its upward trend, according to the housing market report released today by the New York […]

By John T. Ryan Town Supervisor Peter Glushko had good news for Town Board members at the Monday, April 28th Board meeting. The Town’s accountants finally completed their analysis of the Town’s accounting records. The general fund balance was determined to be $765,000, an increase of $115,000. As a result the Town will not have […]

The North Star Underground Railroad Museum opens for a 4th season on May 3rd. The museum exhibits portray compelling stories of freedom seekers (former slaves) who passed through Northeastern New York and the Champlain Valley, many of them going to Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Displays include a multimedia production of the story of John Thomas […]