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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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Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'

Joking, community and schnitz pies: Let’s visit two Amish sisters in Lisbon as they prep pies for church

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Nov. 22 – Press-Republican reports on Saturday’s game: Peru offense halted, fall in regional round to Ravena, 35-19

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NY marijuana regulators publish proposed rules for the state’s marketplace

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Amtrak’s Adirondack train is returning to action in 2023

After multiple Amtrak staffing issues the train service will resume in the second quarter of 2023 Click here for the NBC5 story 

Ravena 35 – Peru 19 in Intersectional Playoffs

November 19, 2022 – The final score of today’s intersectional football game – is Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Indians 35 – Peru Nighthawks 19. The Nighthawks came on strong in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Indian’s lead. Both teams can hold their heads high. Going into the game, Peru had a […]

Lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of western, northern New York

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No more Native American mascots, says New York State

Districts have until the end of the school year to comply Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation

“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Why the Mohawk occupation of a former Adirondack summer camp matters today

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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State’s Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud

“From April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, the state made 218.2 million traditional and temporary UI payments totaling over $76.3 billion, an increase of nearly 3,140% over the amount paid in the prior state fiscal year. Using the U.S. DOL’s estimated fraud rate for New York’s traditional UI program for SFY 2020-21, this would […]

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 646 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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World population projected to reach 8 billion today

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TOP STORY Clinton Co. reports 11 new COVID deaths

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Peru Nighthawks dominate Massena Red Raiders in Section VII Super Bowl

  Beekmantown – Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Peru over Massena 44 – 16. The Nighthawks next game is also in Beekmantown on Saturday, November 19th at 1 p.m. vs. the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians. Click here for these and more Peru Gazette photos.

Vermont becomes the 1st state to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution

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Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony

Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story 

2022 Peru weather observations from meteorologist John Hart

Peru – Peru’s resident meteorologist and Nation Weather Service contributor John Hart has these observations about Peru’s 2022 weather. October experienced eight to nine days of 10 to 20 degrees and below and above normal temperatures. However, the monthly average temperature was close to normal. On October 27, Peru reached 78 degrees. On the other […]

Local veteran honored during annual Veterans Day ceremony

Greg Lee honored for dedication to country, community and fellow veterans Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain dealership changes ownership

Parker Chevrolet becomes Goss Chevrolet Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington voters overwhelmingly approve $165 million bond for a new high school

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Upstate vs. Downstate: The 2 different NY governor races plus 7 more Election 2022 takeaways

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Earl Parker passes away

Facebook post of November 9, 2022 Parker Family Maple Farm It’s the end of an era. Sadly, we must share the passing of Earl Parker at the age of 88. Mr. Parker passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Although, we are all heartbroken by this loss, we are grateful for the innumerable ways that […]

Hathaway sets a Section VII swim record

Saturday, November 5 – Congratulations to Peru student Alexis Hathaway who surpassed a 100-meter backstroke record that stood for twenty-seven years. Alexis recorded a time of 1:02:89 surpassing Erica Lindsay’s  time of 1:02:90 set on September 15, 1995. Alexis set the record at Section VII competition held last Saturday at Ausable Valley Central. Alexis swims […]

More people are aware of Peru’s rich history than ever before thanks to Ron and Carol Allen

By John T. Ryan Peru – Over many years, many people knew Ron and Carol Allen, Ron as a Peru Central School guidance counselor and Carol as Peru Central’s food service director. They retired from their professions several years ago. On July 31, 2022, Ron and Carol retired as Town of Peru co-historians, another activity […]

Stec wins re-election to state Senate

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