The Peru Gazette

The Strawhatters concert band is seeking a conductor for the 2020 season. Qualified candidates should have: Experience conducting concert band Familiarity with standard patriotic tunes, marches, ragtime and Dixieland tunes Ability to speak with and engage audience members The Strawhatters concert season runs from May 27th to September 12th. Rehearsals and/or concerts weekly on Wednesday’s […]

Cabin Fever Book Sale March 12, 13, &14 Peru Free Library – THURSDAY 10-5, FRIDAY 10-4, SATURDAY 10-3 Bring your own bags, fill them up. $3.00/ bag Sales benefit the Library.

Canton, NY – On Saturday, February 29th twenty-one boys and girls from throughout the North Country competed in the Knights of Columbus’s Annual Northern Conference Free Throw Contest. This year’s competition was conducted at Dana Hall on the campus of SUNY Canton. The youths (ages 9-14) had all won council free throws to qualify for […]

Former Peru High School Track Star Charles Remillard recalls his Olympic Marathon Trials experience last Saturday in Atlanta. He finished 141st with a time of 2:30:27. His personal best is 2:17:5. “The US Olympic Marathon Trials weekend for me was overall a surreal weekend that I will never forget. Almost immediately after landing in Atlanta […]

The Peru, NY Central School District is seeking an experienced educational leader with a well-crafted vision and proven success at the elementary level. Qualifications: • Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders • Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional […]

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Officials wrestle with expanding quarantines

Source: Burlington Progressives’ sweep concerns former council members

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Precarity,” artwork created by educator and renowned painter, Ian Burcroff, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, March 6, 2020. A free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm that night. Ian […]

Source: What’s Happening at The Strand Theatre this weekend!

FUN.  FAITH.  FOOD. Peru, NY:  Peru Community Church invites everyone to an informal, all-inclusive, multigenerational, hands-on exploration of Easter through activities, crafts, music, storytelling and food on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Messy Easter is an exciting way to connect with new people, have fun […]

Funding Available Through the Consolidated Funding Application Not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) can apply for funding to undertake Census outreach efforts in hard-to-reach communities. Governor Cuomo is committed to ensuring New Yorkers receive the representation and resources they deserve. To aid in this effort, the Governor has launched a $60 million statewide campaign to ensure every New […]

A new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the challenges faced by the state’s school districts are as varied as the state itself. Regional factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report […]

Source: Zebra mussel larvae found in state’s largest hatchery – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State doesn’t have equipment, data to properly regulate Spectrum, audit finds – syracuse.com

Source: New York cancels Republican presidential primary

Source: South Burlington gives resounding ‘no’ to school bond – VTDigger

By John T. Ryan Peru – Word of mouth travels fast in the North Country. On November 6, 2019 The Mariner Bar and Grill opened its doors. There wasn’t a sign outside, but customers started coming through the door. Owners Brandon Way and Teresa Larsen still haven’t advertised, but they say business has been very […]

Source: Coronavirus in New York: Andrew Cuomo gets $40M, more power to respond

Source: Busting Historic Preservation Myths – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Glens Falls man died while hiking Dix Mountain – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Jackknifed tractor-trailer prompts closure of Sandbar Causeway

Source: Cl. Co. Legislature supports SkyWest bid | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Children […]

Times Union Opinion Piece: Source: Churchill: Paying attention to New York’s population slide

As winter starts to wind down our minds turn to spring sports. The PYC is already planning this years Baseball, Softball and Tball season. As in the past, registration for all town sport programs will be on line at https://townofperu.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Registration will open on April 1st. Please do not register prior to April 1st. We […]