The Peru Gazette

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, […]

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.