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Asking tough questions about North Country prisons « The In Box.

Students gather at area schools for prayer rally » Local News » Press-Republican.

Family Promise to suspend operations » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Pasquale’s Pizzeria fire smothered quickly » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The Town Board meeting of September 24, 2012 included good news for residents residing on the Peasleeville Rd. and Strackville Rd. Supervisor Peter Glushko said that Charter Communications has notified the town that it will be installing cable on both roads. Glushko is also working to acquire grant monies to “fill […]

Big Tupper skiing shelved; lawsuit blamed » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Allegiant to offer non-stop flights to Vegas » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Air Force officially leaves base » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]

Vivian and Don Papson, who collaborated in founding the new North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, were named winners of the 2012 Underground Railroad Free Press Prize.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]

$6.5 million in federal funding awarded for Plattsburgh International Airport » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

 Washington – This week, Congressman Bill Owens called on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to work with Plattsburgh International Airport and Clinton County to reach an agreement that will maintain CBP’s presence at the airport. U.S. CBP’s Air Wing has occupied hangar space at Plattsburgh International Airport since 2004.  Plattsburgh International Airport recently completed […]

By John T. Ryan It appears that the 35th Applefest celebrated this past weekend was one of, if not the most successful Applefest ever.  

  Duprey apparent winner in 115th Assembly District Republican primary » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Peru Central School was recognized as a College For Every Student (CFES) “School of Distinction” at the Tuesday, September 10, 2012 Board of Education meeting. CFES Program Director Steve Boyce (left) presented a banner to High School Principal Chris Mazella and faculty members (L-R) Jeanne Caron, Lisa Crain and Rosemary Manchester.

Snowmobile fire ignites barn » Local News » Press-Republican.

Chazy Elementary earns national honor » Local News » Press-Republican.

Health officials promote public vaccines for pertussis » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By Donald McBrayer In 1978 the St. Augustine’s Home and School Club hatched an idea for a church bizarre. It would feature a handful of games for  kids, a booth for hamburgers and fries, and some music by local artists. They gave it the name “Applefest” and a tradition was born.

West Chazy man hits jackpot » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Gazette is pleased to reprint an article published in the September 2012 Peru Community Church newsletter in which Mrs. Bruni Michaud tells a wonderful story about Jamaica and its people.   Mrs. Michaud and her husband Dr. Alan Michaud, D.D.S. traveled to Jamaica as members of the Peru Community Church’s Jamaican Mission team. […]

Living History At Fort Ticonderoga This Weekend | The Adirondack Almanack.

By Donald McBrayer At Monday’s Regular Town Board Meeting, the board approved bids for the Peru Water Quality Improvement Project for the total amount of $1,739,123.

By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen/Community Dinner served its first meal on May 16th. Meal organizer David Viti hoped the first meal would attract at least 50 people.