The Peru Gazette

The Town of Peru Republicans caucused on Thursday, August 1, 2013 and nominated five people for town offices. Pete Glushko for Supervisor Kathy Flynn for Town Clerk/Tax Collector Donald McBrayer for Town Council Michael Farrell for Highway Superintendent John “Jack” Lawliss for Town Justice Donald McBrayer, Democrat James Douglass and Democrat Lana Knight will vie […]

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County takes stand against prison closure » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Essex, Clinton added to disaster list » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru Central student goes international » Local News » Press-Republican.

Legislators mull terminal-expansion options » Local News » Press-Republican.

“I was very surprised and disappointed to learn today of plans to close the Chateaugay Correctional Facility,” said Senator Betty Little. “My concern is for the correctional officers who would be affected and their families.  Without a doubt, the closing of a facility is a financial blow to them and the community. “I’m working on gaining more details […]

State to close Chateaugay Correctional » Local News » Press-Republican.

NCCC plan eyes Hotel Flanagan » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Peru is one of the few communities north of New York City to experience an increase in population during the past ten years (9.9%). Undoubtedly Allen Turner’s foresight and willingness to take a business risk has played an important role in that growth. During that period Turner constructed twenty-two single-family homes […]

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By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Democrats caucused on Thursday, July 11th and nominated the following individuals for town office: Town Supervisor – Kregg Bruno Superintendent of Highways – Michael Farrell Town Council  – James Douglass Town Council – Lana Knight Town Justice – James Kirby Town Clerk/Tax Collector – John Facteau It is […]

Several homes and businesses on the north end of the Peru hamlet are without water. A contractor digging in the vicinity of the Peru Central School apparently broke a water main. The Town of Peru Water Department is in hopes of fixing the pipe this afternoon, but water must be boiled until further notice.    […]

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Local farmers struggle to catch up » Local News » Press-Republican.

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Watertown Daily Times | State plan guts St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center inpatient services; full impact on jobs, services unclear.

Calvin Coolidge: The Only U.S. President Born on the Fourth of July | Seven Days.

Fire kills three in Town of Plattsburgh » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Funding supports local health-care, technology education » Local News » Press-Republican.

Confirmed: Fort Drum losing 1,500 – 2,000 troops « The In Box.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum may lose 1,500 soldiers in long-term cuts.

Syracuse’s Lennon finishes second in 10,000-meter USA Championships » Sports » Press-Republican.