The Peru Gazette

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards.

The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to Kathy Flynn 643-6843 or Cathy Phillips 963-7963. Click here to see the story and photos of last year’s ceremony. 

$6.5 million in federal funding awarded for Plattsburgh International Airport » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

 Washington – This week, Congressman Bill Owens called on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to work with Plattsburgh International Airport and Clinton County to reach an agreement that will maintain CBP’s presence at the airport. U.S. CBP’s Air Wing has occupied hangar space at Plattsburgh International Airport since 2004.  Plattsburgh International Airport recently completed a multi-million dollar hangar renovation project and is actively seeking additional tenants, while CBP’s lease at their current site is set to expire in November.

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By Donald McBrayer

We’ve wrapped up the 35th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest, and it was the most successful one to date. This is due to the hard work and dedication from all the volunteers that make it possible. There are so many people to thank I could fill several pages and still miss some, but here’s my attempt: Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Rev. Richard Demers chauffeured Grand Marshalls Nap & Theresa Light

It appears that the 35th Applefest celebrated this past weekend was one of, if not the most successful Applefest ever.   Read more »

Plattsburgh, N.Y. The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA Arts Center) is pleased to announce the return of its Theater for Youth program that begins on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at its location on Brinkerhoff Street next to the Historic Strand Theatre. Read more »

When:            September 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m.

Where:           APA Headquarters, 1133 Rte 86, Raybrook, NY 12977

Governor Cuomo announced last month that grant applications are now being accepted for the $25 million Connect NY Broadband Grant Program, Read more »

Northern New York’s calendar is full with fall festivals and events – from a new North Country food festival in Elizabethtown and Lowville’s 8th annual Cream Cheese Festival this Saturday to the Fifth Annual Great Adirondack Rutabaga Festival in Keene later this month–celebrating the region’s farms and foods – from fresh-picked apples and cider to rutabagas and cold-hardy grape wines. Read more »

Peru Republican Primary Workers

Duprey apparent winner in 115th Assembly District Republican primary » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan

At about the same time that Forrence Orchards workers were completing their workday, another harvest was beginning adjacent to the apple orchard. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Peru Central School was recognized as a College For Every Student (CFES) “School of Distinction” at the Tuesday, September 10, 2012 Board of Education meeting. CFES Program Director Steve Boyce (left) presented a banner to High School Principal Chris Mazella and faculty members (L-R) Jeanne Caron, Lisa Crain and Rosemary Manchester. Read more »

Click here for eight photos!

Click here to download June 6, 2012 Planning Board Meeting Minutes

By John T. Ryan

The Fiscal Oversight Report is not the only bad news the Peru Town Board has received from the State Comptroller.  The Comptroller also manages town and state employee retirement funds. At the September 10, 2012 Board meeting, town counselors were informed that the town’s annual employee retirement expenses would be increasing by an estimated 18% in 2013. This year’s budgeted retirement expense is $160,935. In 2013 it will cost the town approximately $190,568.  The New York State retirement system is still feeling the impact of the 2008-2009 stock market crash.

The Town Board is also considering purchase of two LED message boards (similar to the sign in front of the Peru Fire Department) at a cost of approximately $7,000 each. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Town Supervisor Peter Glushko reported at the Town Board’s September 10, 2012 meeting that the Office of New York State Comptroller had published its Fiscal Oversight Report for the Town of Peru.

The State Comptroller’s audit was for the period January 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012. The Peru Gazette reviewed the audit, which was released on September 6, 2012.  The Comptroller found the Town of Peru deficient in several respects. It stated, “The Board and Supervisor have not provided effective oversight of the Town’s financial operations.” Read more »

Snowmobile fire ignites barn » Local News » Press-Republican.

Chazy Elementary earns national honor » Local News » Press-Republican.

Republican State & Local Primary Election
Thursday, September 13 Noon – 9PM
St. Augustine’s Parish Center
3030 Main Street Peru, NY
Only Registered Republicans can vote in this Primary

Health officials promote public vaccines for pertussis » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

“We all know polls are merely snapshots in time. Siena was in the field during the Democratic National Convention, so it’s laughable to think three nights of wall-to-wall television coverage didn’t have a bearing on these numbers.

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2nd Annual Kids Fair & Festival @
Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum
Sept 22 & 23 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
WANTED: All kids for a great time.  Read more »

NY21 Poll: Owens leads Doheny by 13 points | NCPR News.

Teacher Grading Off to Uneven Start – WSJ.com.

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, September 19^th, 2012 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall Read more »

Watertown Daily Times | Two Fort Drum soldiers honored with Distinguished Flying Cross.