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Results reported in town, village races » Local News » Press-Republican.

Janet Duprey wins re-election easily » Local News » Press-Republican.

Owens apparent winner in 21st Congressional District race » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls. For State Assembly:  Janet Duprey – 1,392 Karen Bisso – 629 Timothy Carpenter  – 460 […]

Town of Peru Republican Chairman Donald McBrayer reported that as of 3:45 PM today (November 6, 2012) 1,700 people had cast ballots at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. In 2008, the last presidential election year,  over 70% of Peru’s approximately 4,200 registered voters cast ballots. If the trend continues this year’s total should reach or […]

Local author and historian Keith A. Herkalo will discuss his new book, The Battles at Plattsburgh, September 11, 1814, at the Peru Free Library on Friday, November 16th at 7 PM.  It should be an entertaining and informative evening. Everyone is invited!

Locals help on Sandy-soaked Long Island – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

The Peru Community Church is known for its action in the face of adversity. In the past, when action is needed members of our church have been quick to respond. We are again faced with a need to which the Mission Committee has decided to respond.

Port Henry man killed in combat » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

CVPH nurses concerned about changes » Local News » Press-Republican.

Ganienkeh property up for tax auction » Local News » Press-Republican.

What Lies Beneath | Seven Days.

Saratoga County budget raises taxes, privatizes nursing home – Times Union.

A look at how the storm affected New York City | syracuse.com.

Genesee Brewing sold to Costa Rican company | syracuse.com.

North Country lucks out » Local News » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » School districts will see pension rate jump.

Rochester, NY – Sustained 40-mile-per-hour winds and gusts of 60 miles per hour or more from the remnants of Hurricane Sandy are likely to cause serious damage to NYSEG’s and RG&E’s electricity delivery system, leaving some customers without power for many days. The only question now is exactly where the damage and outages will occur.

Sales-tax boom linked to Canadians » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru captures Section VII Class B title » Sports » Press-Republican.

Sandy update: Wind is biggest local danger » Local News » Press-Republican.

Region readies for Sandy’s arrival » Local News » Press-Republican.

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.