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In China, a daring few challenge one-child limit.

Adirondack Almanack: 2011: Recalling A Year Of Adirondack Weather.

Library employees ratify contract » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Barn destroyed in Bangor; cattle lost » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Plan to expand Adirondack freight train hits a snag | syracuse.com.

Owens frustrated over partisanship » Local News » Press-Republican.

Local burglaries up; national rate down » Local News » Press-Republican.

Educators voice concern over Performance Review legislation » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

The Peru Gazette thanks all our readers for your interest and support. We hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday week.

New York lawmaker renews call to halt lab’s move to Kansas | syracuse.com.

The Rural Blog: Rural places more dependent on Social Security; program has major economic impact.

Google releases 10 most popular search terms in Vermont | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Embezzlement: Oversight stops at town lines | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Watertown Daily Times | Red Kettle campaigns in Watertown, Massena, Ogdensburg to reach or surpass fund-raising goals.

By John T. Ryan (listen to this meeting) Peru’s wave of home and business break-ins dominated much of the discussion at the December 22, 2011 Town Board meeting. Donald Tourville of Locust Drive asked for the board’s backing in forming a neighborhood watch program. Former Board member Tom Powers was also concerned about possible violence. […]

Principal files discrimination complaint » Local News » Press-Republican.

For the past several years Peru Intermediate School teachers and staff have celebrated the holiday season by thanking district bus drivers for their outstanding performance.  One morning just before Christmas they present the drivers with cookies, brownies and other goodies. Wednesday morning they repeated their tradition and got a very pleasant surprise – one of […]

By John Ryan and Don McBrayer December 22, 2011 – Peru’s break-in wave escalated in the last twenty-four hours when intruders broke into the Peru Town Hall.  Peru Gazette reporter Don McBrayer reports that someone entered the building by prying the back door open. Once inside, they rifled through items in the reception office and […]

Common Cause NY proposes big changes for North Country political districts « The In Box.

Woman gets prison sentence for fatal DWI crash.

Last day for 300 New Process Gear workers; here are three who’ve moved on | syracuse.com.

Adirondack Almanack: Lake George Clearest Among 98 New York Lakes.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum soldier charged with murder, kidnapping while on leave in Delaware.

NYC, suburbs pay more taxes, get less in return, report says | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com.

St. Augustine’s Church is always beautiful during the Christmas season.  Several parishioners were working very hard today to decorate the church. Helen Dispo has led the decorating committee since 2003. Several people contribute their time and talent including St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob. Let’s hope the church is filled this weekend to celebrate the […]