The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Burglars entered four homes in Peru and Schuyler Falls area over the past few days making off with guns, jewelry, and television – anything that can be easily picked up. The Peru burglaries occurred on the Connors Rd. and Mannix Rd. The Schuyler Falls crimes occurred on Shingle Street and the […]

Peru fire destroys home » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

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.

TV, movie cameras no stranger to Peru Central alum » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cormorants on Lake Champlain decreasing » Local News » Press-Republican.

Click here for eleven photos taken this morning

Watertown Daily Times | Medical Emergency: NNY hospitals, in life-or-death fiscal straits, look at collaboration.

NCPR, North Country chaplain honored with national Murrow award « The In Box.

UNYTEA chairman to resign » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru principal taking top post at ELCS » Local News » Press-Republican.

Highway maintenance and construction costs are always a significant part of any town’s budget.  The Town of Peru’s highway budgeted spending increased at an annual average of 4.4% over the past 5 years.  The 2013 Highway Department’s budget will be developed during October Town Board workshops. 

The Peru Town Council will be preparing its 2013 budgets over the next few weeks. The Peru Gazette analyzed the 2007 budgeted Town General Expenses and compared them to 2012 budgeted General Expenses. They increased by a total of 14% or an annual average of 2.8%. In 2013 the town will face continuing significant employee […]

On Sunday October 14th any time between 4:00 and 6:30pm, bring your family and meet your friends at the Harkness United Methodist Church Hall, 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru (corner of Harkness & Hallock Hill Roads) to enjoy one of the North Country’s most delicious traditions; the Harkness United Methodist Church’s Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. This […]

Asking tough questions about North Country prisons « The In Box.

Students gather at area schools for prayer rally » Local News » Press-Republican.

Family Promise to suspend operations » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Pasquale’s Pizzeria fire smothered quickly » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The Town Board meeting of September 24, 2012 included good news for residents residing on the Peasleeville Rd. and Strackville Rd. Supervisor Peter Glushko said that Charter Communications has notified the town that it will be installing cable on both roads. Glushko is also working to acquire grant monies to “fill […]

Big Tupper skiing shelved; lawsuit blamed » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Allegiant to offer non-stop flights to Vegas » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Air Force officially leaves base » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]

Vivian and Don Papson, who collaborated in founding the new North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, were named winners of the 2012 Underground Railroad Free Press Prize.