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The January 9, 2008 Press Republican carried an interesting story on the Peru Community Church’s upcoming missoin trip to Jamaica. Click here to see the story
Posted: January 9th, 2009 under General News.
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Zachary, Ryon, Riley, Brady and Nicki O'Connell
By John T. Ryan
On February 5th Nicki and Ryon O’Connell will help their son Brady celebrate his second birthday and it would be understandable if they reflect on their experiences over the past two years. On November 15th Brady returned home after having undergone three kidney transplant surgeries over a ten-week period. Brady has been hospitalized for about nine months since his birth and his parents have almost always been at his side. Fortunately, the O’Connell’s have experienced overwhelming support Read more »
Posted: January 8th, 2009 under General News.
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By John T. Ryan
The legal case against Town Supervisor Donald Covel has been “adjourned without date” according to a Clinton County Court spokesperson. A scheduled January 6th conference between the Court, The District Attorney and Covel’s Attorney Mark Cowen was cancelled. The case is, however, is still considered to be active. Read more »
Posted: January 6th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Posted January 6, 2008
The Town of Peru has an immediate volunteer opening for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested persons are requested to submit a letter of interest to the Town of Peru Code Enforcement Office c/o Kelly Petrie, 3036 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 by January 30, 2009. If you have any questions please contact Kelly Petrie at 643-2745 ext. 6.
Posted: January 3rd, 2009 under Zoning Board News.
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By John T. Ryan
The Peru Gazette extends its wishes to our readers for a happy, healthy and successful 2009. We hope that you and your families prosper in every way possible. Read more »
Posted: January 1st, 2009 under General News.
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Posted: December 30th, 2008 under Planning Board News.
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Crossing North – Click here for a very nice website will be performing at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $15 for a family. Here’s one comment on the group: “We really enjoyed your show…your voices were amazing…it was as good as any great performance I’ve ever seen…I was really blown away by everything.” Bruce Carlin, Producer of Mayor’s Cup Festival.
Posted: December 30th, 2008 under Arts and Entertainment.
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By John T. Ryan
The Peru Town Board conducted a brief meeting on December 29th. The Board approved the 2009 Town Employee Handbook which includes the retiree health insurance options Read more »
Posted: December 30th, 2008 under Town Board News.
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By John T. Ryan
Most people would probably agree that the most interesting local political contest in the November elections was the race for Clinton County Family Court Judge. Nationally, the Presidential race will go down in history and Clinton County voters did their part to elect Barrack Obama to office. Read more »
Posted: December 29th, 2008 under General News.
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By John T. Ryan
Clinton County existing home sales slowed significantly in November according to figures released Tuesday by the New York State Association of Realtors. Clinton County’s sales were relatively strong through August, but since then they have declined steadily. Median home prices also declined compared to last year. Read more »
Posted: December 26th, 2008 under General News.
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Perugazette.com extends Christmas greetings to everyone in the Peru community. We hope you and your families are enjoying a Blessed and Joyous Christmas.
Posted: December 25th, 2008 under General News.
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By John T. Ryan
The Peru Town Board announced at its Monday, December 22, 2008 meeting that it had selected Pamela Barber to fill the newly created position of confidential secretary to the Town Board position. Barber will begin work on December 29th. Read more »
Posted: December 24th, 2008 under Town Board News.
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By Theresa Higgins-Witkiewicz
We lost our home and all of our belongings in a house fire at 64 Elm Street in Peru in October. (October Story) We were in shock and grief stricken, not knowing how we would ever recover. Since the fire, the outpouring of support we have received is almost unbelievable. Read more »
Posted: December 23rd, 2008 under General News.
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Posted: December 23rd, 2008 under Zoning Board News.
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Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under Planning Board News.
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By John T. Ryan
People and families in need of good quality clothing should make a visit to St. Augustine Church’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. (See Photos) The store has greatly expanded its hours of operation and is constantly replenishing its offerings. Pastor Father Alan Shnob explained, Read more »
Posted: December 21st, 2008 under General News.
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By John T. Ryan
(See Photos)The Flooring Connection located at 9 Elm Street, near the Peru Community Church, opened its doors only a year ago, but the owner isn’t a newcomer to the flooring business. Owner Greg Delia explained, Read more »
Posted: December 19th, 2008 under Business News.
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Submitted by Carol Ruscoe, Elmore SPCA Board Member
Garvey Hyundai, located on the Tom Miller Road in Plattsburgh, has given the Elmore SPCA shelter animals a very special Christmas gift! Through the end of this month, Read more »
Posted: December 19th, 2008 under General News.
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Posted: December 18th, 2008 under Peru School News.
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By John T. Ryan
(See more photos) Peru Central School Primary and Intermediate School teachers and staff showed their appreciation to the district’s school bus drivers Thursday morning, December 18. They greeted the drivers with home-baked cookies, Christmas carols and warm smiles. Snowflakes fell gently as the drivers pulled up to discharge children and received their Christmas treats.
Posted: December 18th, 2008 under General News, Peru School News.
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By John T. Ryan
The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 43rd annual Christmas Concert (See photos) last evening at St. Augustine’s Church. Choir Director Richard Molholsky and Assistant Director Jennette Woodruff conducted the fifty-three member choir and string orchestra. The evening began Read more »
Posted: December 13th, 2008 under Arts and Entertainment.
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By John T. Ryan
The Peru Fire Department will host a CVPH Medical Center Blood Drive on Monday, December 15, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is your chance to give someone a very special gift during a very special season.
Posted: December 12th, 2008 under General News.
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Posted: December 12th, 2008 under Peru School News.
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By John T. Ryan
The legal action related to a September 2008 indictment of Peru Town Supervisor Donald Covel continues. The next step is a January 6th Clinton County Court Conference. Read more »
Posted: December 10th, 2008 under Town Board News.
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By John T. Ryan
Money saving measures, open burning and sidewalk clearing were the most important items discussed or acted on at the Peru Town Board’s December 8th regular meeting. The council also conducted a brief executive session to discussion personnel matters and the Charter Communications contract. Read more »
Posted: December 10th, 2008 under Town Board News.
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