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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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Defense.gov News Article: Army, Marines Stop New Tuition Assistance Enrollments

Defense.gov News Article: Army, Marines Stop New Tuition Assistance Enrollments.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo spins a dismal jobs report into phony good news

Gov. Andrew Cuomo spins a dismal jobs report into phony good news – NY Daily News.

Editorial: Rip-offs tarnish STAR – Times Union

Editorial: Rip-offs tarnish STAR – Times Union.

Private sector regains lost jobs in state; Local government employment continues to drop

Private sector regains lost jobs in state – Times Union.

State Senator to repay tax

Senator to repay tax – Times Union.

Sprague kicks off re-election bid for Essex County DA

Sprague kicks off re-election bid for Essex County DA – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

With better snow comes spate of sled deaths

With better snow comes spate of sled deaths | NCPR News.

Minimum-wage bill approved in Assembly, but not by North Country members

Minimum-wage bill approved in Assembly, but not by North Country members » Local News » Press-Republican.

The new American reality that conservative Republicans must face

The new American reality that conservative Republicans must face « The In Box.

Peru Department enhances its rescue capability

DSC_0034By John T. Ryan

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department is the proud owner of a 2013 Heavy Rescue vehicle. The new vehicle replaces a smaller 2001 model, which the Department was able to sell to the Jay Fire Department for $50,000. Peru Fire Chief Brian Westover said the new rescue truck should meet the department’s needs for the next 20 years. (Click here for more photos) 

Horton Emergency Vehicles of Grove City, Ohio manufactured the $414,000, 42,000- pound custom-made truck, which features Read more »

City Police: Man set himself on fire

City Police: Man set himself on fire » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

NYS Makes Large Investment in Adirondack Broadband

NYS Makes Large Investment in Adirondack Broadband | The Adirondack Almanack.

Lake Placid and Saranac Lake school boards seek funds to study merger

School boards seek funds to study merger – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, 

Search on for missing Saranac Lake girls

Search on for missing Saranac Lake girls – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, 

Police: Deadly force justified

Police: Deadly force justified – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched

In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched | GothamSchools.

Senator double-dips STAR tax relief, says it’s her husband’s fault

Senator double-dips STAR tax relief, says it’s her husband’s fault – Times Union.

Seton schools merge governing bodies

Seton schools merge governing bodies » Local News » Press-Republican.

Clinton County to use bookmobile as mobile emergency center

Clinton County to use bookmobile as mobile emergency center » Local News » Press-Republican.

A great upcoming activity in Peru

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Enchanted Edition presented by Peru Drama Club this weekend.

Show Dates: March Thurs. 7th & Fri. 8th at 7:30 PM
and March Sat. 9th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Ticket Prices: Students $5, Adults $10

Student brings awareness to Adaptive Skiing Program at Whiteface

Student brings awareness to Adaptive Skiing Program at Whiteface – LakePlacidNews.com 

Police: Woman embezzled $20,000 from Essex gym

Police: Woman embezzled $20,000 from Essex gym | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Man killed by trooper was convicted violent felon

Man killed by trooper was convicted violent felon » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Keeseville dissolution called complicated

Keeseville dissolution called complicated » Local News » Press-Republican.

Afternoon read: Tough times, high costs for college students

Afternoon read: Tough times, high costs for college students « The In Box.