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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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USGS: flooding “off the charts”

NCPR reports

Here are New York’s agricultural impact numbers

The adirondack almanac reports

Increased need, flooding leaves Salvation Army scrambling – Charity group sees huge increase in demand; seeks funds

The Press Republican reports

Animals lost homes in flood and Elmore SPCA comes to the rescue

May has been a very busy month for Elmore SPCA Executive Director Kc Mace. Along with her SPCA responsibilities she has also been co-managing the flood victim temporary relief shelter at the Crete Center. When people were forced to evacuate the Lakeside Apartments in Plattsburgh, they came with some thirty dogs, sixty cats and an […]

Spring “springs forth” in Peru!

By John T. Ryan Rain fell this morning in Peru, but this afternoon the sun came out and it felt like spring had arrived. Our apple blossoms burst open yesterday. Here are a few photos of scenes along Route 22, Route 9 and at Rulf’s Orchard in the Town of Peru. We are blessed to […]

Laurentian construction on hold, expected to resume

The Press Republican reports

Tuesday is decision day for local schools

The Press Republican reports

Demong inducted into Saranac Lake Walk of Fame

The Adirondack Daily enterprise reports

“This is a noble work” – Words describing our region’s newest museum

By John T. Ryan A ten-year dream came to fruition on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the North Star Underground Railroad Museum. The museum is housed in the Town of Chesterfield Heritage Center adjacent to Ausable Chasm at 1131 Mace Chasm Road. It will open to the public on Saturday, May […]

CVES (BOCES) cuts 60 positions

The Press Republican reports

Adirondacks get a bit grayer

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Diocese announces clergy retirements and reassignments – Father Reamer to be OLVA Pastor in addition to CVPH Chaplain

The North Country Catholic reports

Conference Center expected to help Lake Placid’s year-round economy

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Clinton County Airport delays addressed

The Press Republican reports

North Margaret Street flooding worsens

The Press Republican reports

Vermont declares state of emergency for lake flooding

The Free Press reports

‘NEVER SEEN IT THIS BAD’ – Raquette River overwhelms St. Lawrence County

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Peru VFW Post 309 elects officers for 2011-2012 year

Post Commander-Thomas Fusco Sr. Vice Commander-John Mashtare Jr. Vice Commander-Gaylon LeCuyer Quartermaster-Richard Dabrowski Chaplain-Ron LaDuke Advocate-Carl Ashline Surgeon-Glen Miller Adjutant-Lee Clemons 3 Yr Trustee-Joe Stemper 2 Yr Trustee–Jason Amerell 1 Yr Trustee–Joe Patnode The Post plans on having it’s annual Memorial Day Services on May 30th at 11am.  A luncheon will be served at the end of […]

Aerial photos capture Lake Champlain sediment plumes

The adirondack almanac reports

GM plant removal begins – DEMO Project at Powertrain facility in Massena to be complete by fall

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Franklin County damage said to be $10.2M, not counting Tupper

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Peru area camps and roads hit with major flooding, see our photos

The record high Lake Champlain water level has resulted in the flooding of homes and roads adjacent to the lake.  The road leading to the Ausable Point Campsite is covered with water and blocked to traffic. Many of the camps in “Little Peru” just north of Port Kent are inundated with water. The Giddings Road […]

Local fire departments struggle to find new recruits

The Lake Placid News reports

Flooding states of emergency extended – County hopes continued struggle will lead to state aid

The Press Republican reports

Peru is barking for a park!

Through its Bark for Your Park contest, PetSafe is giving one lucky U.S. community $100,000 toward building a dog park. Several dog park advocates in Peru have logged their support already on the contest website, www.barkforyourpark.com, making it one of the early leaders of the pack. Here’s the contest page for Peru: http://barkforyourpark.com/city/Peru_New%20York