The Peru Gazette

Posted on November 13, 2008 by John T. Ryan

Their songs have topped the charts, they’ve performed at the Grand Ole Opry and they’re coming to Peru next weekend. The Gibson Brothers will perform at the Peru High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Read more »

Expected state cutbacks are impacting Peru Central (click here)

Story posted on November 12, 2008 by John T. Ryan

One thing can be said of Peru Town Board meetings – They’re never dull! The Monday, November 10, 2008 meeting was no exception with bank statement reconciliations, a job classification, political signs and outdoor wood boilers stoking controversy. Read more »

Posted November 11, 2008
Submitted by Ed Eisele
 
THE PERU LIONS CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THEIR  31st ANNUAL JOHN P. ADAMS MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2008. Read more »

Posted November 10, 2008 by John T. Ryan

On Election Day Peru voters might have noticed a large black machine along one wall of St. Augustine’s Parish Center. This year the electronic voting machine was available for use by handicapped voters. Next November Read more »

Click here to view district news release Posted November 10, 2008

Posted November 10, 2008

The Peru Town Board agenda for its November 10, 2008, 7 p.m. meeting includes the following: Read more »

Posted November 10, 2008 by John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board conducted a public hearing regarding its 2009 preliminary budget on Thursday, November 6, 2008. While only about a dozen residents attended the hearing, the questions the residents asked elicited a lot of information. Read more »

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Posted November 5, 2008
U. S. News and World Report magazine will no longer appear in print.  (Read More)

Posted November 5, 2008
Submitted by Diane Haight of the Peru Community Church

Beartracks will be performing at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Friday, November 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for general admission.
Editor’s Note: Beartracks almost always plays before a full house when they come to Peru. Get out and enjoy an energetic, entertaining evening!

Press Republican Reports

Posted by John T. Ryan at 9:50 p.m. on November 4, 2008

Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss won the support of his hometown in today’s elections winning Peru by 613 votes over his opponent William Meconi. (1662 to 1049). Republican Candidate Michael Farrell defeated Democrat James Reed in the Highway Superintendent race by 203 votes (1283 to 1080). Voter turnout was extremely high ranging from 66% to 76% in the five districts. Assemblywoman Janet Duprey said the normal voter turnout in a Presidential election year is about 54%.

Posted November 4, 2008 by John T. Ryan

Elimination of a highway department position and payment for plowing county roads were the primary topics of discussion at the Monday, November 3, 2008 Special Town Board meeting. Read more »

Submitted by Katie Clark posted November 4, 2008 and updated November 6, 2008

Benefit Arts, Crafts and Bake Sale

What: An Arts and Crafts sale featuring donated items. All money from the sales will go to the Witkiewicz Family who lost their Elm Street home to fire on October 22. Read more »

Posted November 2, 2008 by John T. Ryan
AGENDA PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday November 19, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Peru Town Hall Read more »

Posted November 2, 2008 by John T. Ryan

Official approved meeting minutes
Walter Russell, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of September 17, 2008 to order at 7:07 pm. Read more »

Posted November 2, 2008
By John T. Ryan

After several months of relatively good existing single-family home sales, Clinton County sales slowed significantly in September Read more »

Information submitted by Allison Arnold and posted on November 2, 2008

Doug Knight, the leader of the well-known bluegrass trio “Three Doug Knight,” was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease) this past summer. Read more »

Posted November 2, 2008 by John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. The subjects to be discussed/voted on include Read more »

Posted November 2, 2008 by John T. Ryan

The Town of Peru Preliminary 2009 General, Highway and Water & Sewer budgets will be the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7 p.m. The general and highway budgets follow. Read more »

Posted at 8 p.m. on Halloween October 31, 2008

Bill Downs is well known in Peru for his work with the town and his leadership of the Fire Department. However, this is the fourth year Bill and several of his family and friends entertained both children and adults with their scary creatures and scenes at Bill’s home at the corner of Main St. and the Bear Swamp Road. (See photos)

Posted October 31, 2008 by John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board will hold a public hearing on its 2009 preliminary town budget on Thursday, November 6th at 7 p.m. Copies of the budget are available in the Town Hall. The Peru Gazette will publish budget details within the next several hours.

Posted October 29, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. by John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board has called an Emergency Meeting for Thursday, October 29, 2008 at 6 p.m. for the purpose of setting a date for the public hearing on the 2009 town budget. The meeting notice in today’s “Press Republican” incorrectly stated that the publc hearing would be held this evening. The town is required to give a five day notice prior to this public hearing.