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Babbie Museum saves Goshen Store » Local News » Press-Republican.

CCRS named top area school in academic performance » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

North Country remembers former Rep. Martin (update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Former US Rep. Martin of NY dies in W. Va. at 68 » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Nova Bus wins $48 million contract » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By Adele Douglas Town employees Mike Hanlon and Rob Wright installing the new sign for the Town’s new park.  Thanks to Kris Bruno for volunteering  and building this impressive sign.  The post was designed and manufactured by John Trombly of Modern Mechanical Fabricating in Champlain.  The design elements represent both saw blades and log sections, […]

Love and grief not dimmed by months or miles » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Peru – An impressive ceremony on Sunday, November 11, 2012, climaxed a five-year journey for Thomas Gwinn Jr. In 2007 Gwinn achieved the Boy Scout Tenderfoot rank. Last Sunday he was awarded Boy Scouting’s highest rank – Eagle Scout.  Gwinn’s Court of Honor ceremony was conducted at St. Augustine’s Parish Center as […]

Planning Board approved October minutes

Sixth rabid animal reported in Clinton County » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cuomo wants $30B in federal storm aid – Times Union.

Plattsburgh Social Security Office curtails hours » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan On Friday, November 9, 2012 Napolean “Nap” Light, one of Peru’s most decorated veterans, traveled to the French Consulate in New York City to receive his appointment as a “Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.” In June 1944 Nap Light was a member of the 30th Infantry Division during the “D […]

Slain local soldier Dain Venne returns home » Local News » Press-Republican.

A sailor’s wartime diary – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, 

Cuomo says Sandy adds $1B to deficit – Times Union.

Glens Falls upends Peru in Class B football » Sports » Press-Republican.

Is the War of 1812 over-hyped? If so, why? « The In Box.

Pedestrian-safety effort follows tragedy » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 35th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 22nd, 2012 Thanksgiving Day. Pre-register by going to perulionsclubnewyork.org and click on “Register for Events”. Select Turkey Trot and chose one of the two registration/payment options. Pre-registrants for the 5 & 10K events will receive a free […]

6:00 PM – Public Hearing on exceeding the NYS 2% Tax Cap. 6:30 PM – Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2013 Town Budget. Click here to review 2013 Preliminary Town Budget 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting Click Here to Review Regular Mtg Agenda

CVPH lays off 17 » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

    Peru water upgrades require tax-cap levy override » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

By John T. Ryan (Updated 11/8/12) Peter Lake and Jackie Douglass were two of the Peru Community Church volunteers who have collected and packed non-perishable food to ship to Hurricane Sandy-ravaged Brick, New Jersey. Thanks to contributions of food and over $1,900 in cash from many generous people and the hard work of several volunteers, […]