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Statements of Interest Sought to Fill Peru School Board Vacancy

PERU — Jonathan Ruff, a member of the Peru Central School Board of Education has resigned, and the board would like to hear from district residents willing to fill the vacancy. The board intends to appoint a new member at the meeting set for Tuesday, Nov. 12. The appointment will expire on May 21, 2014. Those interested […]

State to reduce standardized tests

State to reduce standardized tests » Local News » Press-Republican.

Area shaken by Common Core Curriculum – Times Union

Area shaken by the core – Times Union.

2013 Leo Bourgeois Tournament Raises $4,000 for Scholarship Fund

October 22, 2013  – Letter to Editor Peru Gazette Dear Editor: Friday, Oct. 11th was a beautiful warm autumn day for the 72 golfers who took to the tees for the 4th annual Leo Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for Mr. B’s scholarship fund for Peru Central School seniors. Because of the generosity of sponsors, […]

Chazy named top school in region; Peru ranked #10

CCRS named top school in region » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru has a remodeled, modern, feature-packed laundry

By John T. Ryan Peru’s Village Laundry continued its Grand Opening Celebration this morning when Robin Callioras, the laundry’s new owner, presented a new 39” flat screen television to Helen Kellas of Elm Street in Peru.  Kellas is one of the many customers who have discovered the Village Laundry’s major improvements. Since August 1st customers […]

Six Peru Athletes to Join Hall of Fame

Story updated to include biographies  The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will have six new members on October 12th. This year’s inductees are Matt Bezio, Elmer Duprey, Mike Hogan, John Neyenhouse, Steve St. Clair and Scott Woodward. The Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Keeseville Elks Lodge. […]

Soccer was the order of the day at Laphams Mills Park

Over 300 Peru children along with coaches, family and friends crowded into Laphams Mills Park today for the 2013 Peru Youth Commission Soccer Challenge.  Youth Commission Chairman Greg Mills and Town of Peru Youth Director John Flynn thanked all the coaches, volunteers, sponsors and parents for their support. Twenty-one teams participated in today’s games. Members […]

Youth Commission Soccer Shootout this Morning

The Youth Commission is having their annual soccer shootout this Saturday, September 28, 2913 at Laphams Mills Park.  Opening ceremonies are at 10:00 AM with games running through to @ 1:00 PM. There will be a concession stand and members of the Peru Varsity Soccer Boys and Girls team in attendance to assist with whatever is […]

Peru orchardist, respected local leader passes away

Roger F. Forrence » Obituaries » Press-Republican.

Mark Hamilton is the new director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority

New director named for Plattsburgh Housing Authority » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru students celebrate the International Day of Peace

Each year Peru Middle School students celebrate the International Day of Peace by placing pin wheels at the school’s entrance.   Thanks to Lynn and Ann Wilke’s phone call the Gazette was able to take a few photos. Click here for a 2011 story which explained the school’s participation in the program.       […]

Battle of Plattsburgh Parade attracted a huge audience; Peru Band was impressive

By John T. Ryan The highlight of today’s Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration was the parade which began at 1 PM. A very large crowd lined City Hall Place for the almost two hour parade. This year’s parade theme was “The Canadian Connection.”  It featured many bagpipe bands, community organizations and our own Peru Central High […]

File to keep STAR active; Homeowners must list school tax exemption with the state or lose it

File to keep STAR active – Times Union.

Mannix takes helm at Beekmantown Central School

Mannix takes helm at Beekmantown Central School » Local News » Press-Republican.

Host families sought for exchange students

The CCI-Greenheart Student Cultural Exchange Program is looking for host families for the 2013-14 school year. “Be a part of a rewarding experience for both your family and the exchange student,” local organizer Scarlett McBride said. McBride and her husband have hosted exchange students and found it to be a wonderful experience for their entire family. Mrs. […]

Michael Higgins of Peru Named to Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for Spring, 2013, Semester

TROY, NY (07/30/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2013 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded […]

Peru Central student goes international » Local News » Press-Republican

Peru Central student goes international » Local News » Press-Republican.

BCSD narrows superintendent candidates to two candidates including Peru’s Chris Mazzella

BCSD narrows superintendent candidates » Local News » Press-Republican.

Mr. “B” Tournament will benefit Peru students

The 4th Annual Leo P. Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 11th at the Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru.  Proceeds of the tournament fund scholarships in Mr. Bourgeois’ name for Peru Central School students.  Mr. Bourgeois or Mr. B as he was affectionately known was a highly respected and much loved […]

Peru Class of 63 is holding its 50th Reunion this weekend

Updated Sat. 11 pm. The Peru Central Class of of 1963 celebrated the first night of its 50th Class Reunion Friday night at Geoffrey’s Pub in Plattsburgh and Saturday night at the Quarry Rd. American Legion.   Here are a few photos (Click Here)  

Alice Robinson of Peru Named to Dean’s List at the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (07/18/2013)(readMedia)– Alice . Robinson, of Peru, NY has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Vermont. Robinson is a senior Professional Nursing major in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of […]

A new play for the whole family

Several Peru Central School students along with other north country youth, present a new comic play “Pirate Kings and Drama Queens” at the City Hall Rotunda in Plattsburgh on Friday and Saturday evenings, July 19 and 20, at 7:30 PM.  In this play, high school students decide to put on a play written by one […]

Funding supports local health-care, technology education

Funding supports local health-care, technology education » Local News » Press-Republican.

Emily Allen and Megan Breton excel at SUNY Potsdam

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 827 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students have been honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner. The students included: Emily Allen of Peru, NY, […]