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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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Area farmers feeling effects of dry weather

Area farmers feeling effects of dry weather – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Tops Friendly Markets to acquire Peru Grand Union and 20 others in Upstate NY and Vermont

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. –Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in western New York, central New York, and northwestern Pennsylvania, today announced that the company has entered into an agreement with GU Markets LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., to acquire 21 supermarkets located in upstate New York and Vermont.  

Storms blast region

Storms blast region – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com |

Park Agency applications continue to drop off

Park Agency applications continue to drop off – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com |

Hindenburg: When Dirigibles Roamed North Country Skies

Hindenburg: When Dirigibles Roamed North Country Skies | The Adirondack Almanack.

The Adirondacks Go To War: 1861-1865

The Adirondacks Go To War: 1861-1865 | The Adirondack Almanack.

Renewed life and spirit at Mother Cabrini Shrine

By John T. Ryan Sixty-five years have passed since the Mother Cabrini Shrine in West Peru was dedicated on August 31, 1947 before an estimated 2,000 people. On Sunday, July 8, 2012 the Shrine was alive once again as hundreds of people

Town incurring significant legal expenses, no hydrofracking moratorium and farmers concerned over zoning changes

By John T. Ryan People attending the Town Board’s July 9, 2012 meeting learned that a road ownership dispute with the Kevin, Mike and Henry Dashnaw has cost the Town of Peru in excess of $35,000 in legal expenses and further expenses are expected.

Rules aimed at unmasking problem; Pharmacies add safeguardsafter Walgreens robbery

Rules aimed at unmasking problem » Local News » Press-Republican.

New pizza place may replace Papa John’s; Quiznos closed, too

New pizza place may replace Papa John’s; Quiznos closed, too » Local News » Press-Republican.

Fearing a zombie apocalypse? Saranac, NY home praised as fortress safe from zombies

Fearing a zombie apocalypse? Saranac, NY home praised as fortress safe from zombies | syracuse.com.

New tenant at Banker Road Industrial Park

New tenant at Banker Road Industrial Park » Local News » Press-Republican.

St. Mary’s School closing; Champlain’s loss will displace up to 70 students, 12 employees

St. Mary’s School closing » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru history on display at Government Center

By John T. Ryan Peru’s history is on display this month in the lobby of the Clinton County Government Center.  Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen have several books, historical items and wonderful photos of Peru’s schools, businesses, residents and community on display for everyone to see.  Click here to see just a few of […]

Several conditions promoting increased blue-green algae in Lake Champlain

Several conditions promoting increased blue-green algae in Lake Champlain » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Benjamin Franklin’s desperate mission in 1776 took him through the North Country « The In Box

Benjamin Franklin’s desperate mission in 1776 took him through the North Country « The In Box.

KeyBank to close Dannemora branch

KeyBank to close Dannemora branch » Local News » Press-Republican.

Blue-green algae closes Port Henry beaches

Blue-green algae closes Port Henry beaches » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

A “Thank You” to Former Town Supervisor Ken Jahn

By Adele Douglas A bench in the newly opened Heyworth/Mason Park has been dedicated to Ken Jahn as a thank you for his work and dedication as Town Supervisor. A card with the following photos,

Mangia restaurant closed

Mangia restaurant closed » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

New students, new North Country Community College president

New students, new NCCC president – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Manhunt continues » Breaking News

Manhunt continues » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican. As reported several days ago in the Peru Gazette 

New York will forge ahead on insurance exchange

New York will forge ahead on insurance exchange | Star-Gazette | stargazette.com.

Celebrating 30 years of Tinman

Celebrating 30 years of Tinman – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com |