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Archive for September, 2013

Six Peru Athletes to Join Hall of Fame

Story updated to include biographies  The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will have six new members on October 12th. This year’s inductees are Matt Bezio, Elmer Duprey, Mike Hogan, John Neyenhouse, Steve St. Clair and Scott Woodward. The Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Keeseville Elks Lodge. […]

CVPH on Niagara Health watch list after receiving below-average grades in some patient-care categories

CVPH on Niagara Health watch list » Local News » Press-Republican.

New owners at R.W. Walker Funeral Home

New owners at R.W. Walker Funeral Home » Local News » Press-Republican.

Aerial Seeding: An exciting and potentially important local farm activity

Peru is a very busy little community this time of year, especially for our farmers. This morning trucks traveled our highways filled with a bountiful apple and corn harvest.  At the same time, aerial seeding was taking place on the Dimock Farm. Bruce Dimock watched as Winter Rye seed was loaded onto a helicopter which […]

Soccer was the order of the day at Laphams Mills Park

Over 300 Peru children along with coaches, family and friends crowded into Laphams Mills Park today for the 2013 Peru Youth Commission Soccer Challenge.  Youth Commission Chairman Greg Mills and Town of Peru Youth Director John Flynn thanked all the coaches, volunteers, sponsors and parents for their support. Twenty-one teams participated in today’s games. Members […]

Youth Commission Soccer Shootout this Morning

The Youth Commission is having their annual soccer shootout this Saturday, September 28, 2913 at Laphams Mills Park.  Opening ceremonies are at 10:00 AM with games running through to @ 1:00 PM. There will be a concession stand and members of the Peru Varsity Soccer Boys and Girls team in attendance to assist with whatever is […]

Dimock Farm is One of Four NNY Dairy Farms Chosen for October 13 Open Farm Sunday Event

Evans Mills, NY – Country Cousins Farm in Evans Mills will be showcased among 51 farms opening their barn doors on October 13 from 11am to 2pm for the 2013 Open Farm Sunday across New England and New York state. This is the third such event to introduce the public to some of the more […]

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers » Local News » Press-Republican.

First Bite Bonanza: Tasting the Crop of Northern Vermont’s New Restaurants

First Bite Bonanza: Tasting the Crop of New Restaurants | Seven Days.

An October “Special Event” at the Babbie Museum

Roof Repairs, Stolen Town Truck and Changes to Comprehensive Plan Highlight Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan At the September 9th Town Board meeting Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell told the Town Board that repairing the highway department’s garage roof would cost less than expected.  At the Monday, September 25th Board meeting Farrell reported that the town’s engineers think that it’s too late to start the project this […]

Peru Democrats to meet Thursday

PERU DEMOCRATIC PARTY Peru, NY 12972 Peru Democratic Party Meeting Thursday, September 26TH, 2013 at 7:00 PM Location: Peru Town Hall Mark your calendar and plan on attending. Bring a Democratic friend.

Albany area jobless rate was 5-year August low

Area jobless rate was 5-year August low – Times Union.

Benefit to help Peru woman fighting cancer

Benefit to help Peru woman fighting cancer » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Birds: The Noisy Blue Jay

Adirondack Birds: The Noisy Blue Jay – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

10th Mountain Division headquarters heading to Afghanistan

Watertown Daily Times | 10th Mountain Division headquarters heading to Afghanistan.

Hundreds flock to Applefest; Peru Central Band was great

By John T. Ryan The St. Augustine’s 36th Annual Applefest enjoyed another success last weekend.  Crowds flocked to Peru to see the Saturday, September 21st parade and to enjoy the craft fair, food, games and other activities. On Sunday, the rain din’t fall during the Applefest, but it did fall in several neighboring communities, which […]

Fuller Rd. from Bear Swamp to Sullivan Rd. to be closed for paving tomorrow

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Watchdog group: NYS doled out billions after budget accord

The deals after the spending deal – Times Union.

SUNY, Cuomo back tougher standards for teaching programs

SUNY, Cuomo back tougher standards for teaching programs | Democrat and Chronicle 

Out with the inns: Adirondack destinations slowly vanishing

Out with the inns: Adirondack destinations slowly vanishing – Utica, NY – The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York.

Income sources request refused; NYS Assembly, Senate cite separation of powers over Moreland panel letter, but pursuit hasn’t ended

Income sources request refused – Times Union.

Calkins Rd., Reservoir Rd. and possibly Quaker Springs water pressure be reduced on Monday; All users asked to conserve water

Message from the Peru Water Superintendent

2014 budget highlight’s Monday’s Town Board agenda

Regular Mtg Agenda Sept 23 2013

Peru orchardist, respected local leader passes away

Roger F. Forrence » Obituaries » Press-Republican.