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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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Peru has an operational new agricultural facility

Forrence Orchards has completed construction of its 12,000 square-foot building on the River Road and their new packing machine is operational. (Click here to see all our photos) Construction began last July and the building was completed in October. Twenty personnel were hard at work in the new building today bagging and boxing apples for […]

Report shines light on healthiest and unhealthiest counties in New York – Clinton County ranks 47th of 62 counties

The Post Standard reports Clinton County ranks near the bottom

LAST WORD ON PRISONS IS CUOMO’S TASK FORCE DITCHED: Governor vague on criteria for closure decisions

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Public Hearing on grant to improve South Acres at no cost to the taxpayers

AGENDA, PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MARCH 28, 2011, 6:30 PM Supervisor Peter Glushko described the Block Grant for the Gazette: The Community Development Block Grant program is designed to develop viable urban communities for low and moderate (LMI) persons, providing them with affordable housing and economic opportunities. It is administered by the NYS Office of […]

North Country sees shifts in population, no overall decline

NCPR reports

Peru resident relates her Tokyo earthquake experience

Peru resident and SUNY Plattsburgh Assistant Professor Dr. Lauren Eastwood is in Tokyo and experienced yesterday’s earthquake.  She described her impressions and forwarded a few photos. The Gazette thanks Neil Hamilton for providing this information to us. I happened to be at the Imperial Palace, which is very close to the center of Tokyo.  Fortunately, […]

Storm hits North Country hard

The Press Republican reports

Laurentian Aerospace closes financing deal – “As of today the construction team is at work.”

The Press Republican reports

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has a wonderful new home

By John T. Ryan The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has opened at a new location directly across from St. Augustine Church in Peru.  The parish recently purchased the former Etesse house at 3028 Main St. adjacent to the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. The thrift store has served the public for several years offering […]

Local History: A true story of sunken treasure

The adirondack almanac reports

Elmore SPCA is under renovation

The Press Republican reports

Tax-exempt bonds OK’d for Laurentian

The Press Republican reports

Priest population vanishing locally

The Press Republican reports

Peru loses one of its most beloved and respected residents – Chip Hamilton

The Press Republican reports

Town Board holds public hearing for proposed noise ordinance

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held a public hearing for the proposed Noise Ordinance on Monday January 24th. A half-dozen Peru residents were present, and made comments on the proposed ordinance. James Falvo suggested expanding the line that allows for snow removal equipment “to be used at any time” to include the phrase “for snow removal”. […]

Longtime journalist picked as chief editor for Press-Republican

The Press Republican reports

So this is why she sews – Peru’s Nan Mitchell sews dresses for girls served by local mission groups

The Press Republican reports

Peru woman dies from accident injuries

The Press Republican reports

Fire destroys Peru home

The Press Republican reports

Peru Central students getting a hands-on look at the world of journalism

The North Countryman reports Click here for a link to the second issue of The Pride.

Peru begins process to find new superintendent

The Press Republican reports

Peru School superintendent retiring – A. Paul Scott ready to graduate to next step

The Press Republican reports

Respected Peru Central educator passes away

The Press Republican reports Sports Editor Bob Goetz honors Mau Lou with beautiful words at the end of his column.

Peru says “Good-by” to Becky’s Restaurant

By John T. Ryan December 31, 2010 was a day of mixed emotions for people as they gathered at Becky’s Restaurant for a last meal and to wish the restaurant’s owner Becky Garrow well. (Click here for photos) They’re sad because they’re losing a favorite Peru eating and gathering spot. On the other hand they’re […]

Peru’s churches celebrate the birth of Christ

Attending church as a family is the focal point of the Christmas Season for many Peru families. Both St. Augustine’s Church and the Peru Community Church extend a welcome to everyone through their wonderful services and their Christmas decorations. Many people work long and hard to prepare their church to celebrate the birth of Christ. […]