The Peru Gazette

 March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]

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Three officers injured in facility dorm attack Click here for the Sun Community News story 

March 9, 2023 Despite the state’s economic recovery since the pandemic first hit three years ago, significant headwinds will present challenges to ongoing economic growth and fiscal stability. The state faces prolonged inflation, rising federal interest rates and the end of federal relief aid that was instrumental in balancing the past two budgets, according to […]

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, March 14th at 6:00 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.   […]

Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities […]

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By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru & Plattsburgh – It’s not uncommon for people, especially seniors, to need a medical assistance device on a short-term basis. Fortunately, at least three local organizations offer them free of charge, typically for up to sixty days. If people know they need a device for a more extended period, a […]

By John T. Ryan The board will soon interview the four candidates for the open recreation director position. Kristen Marino has been the interim director since last August 22, 2022. She is one of the applicants. The board also: Approved change order #2 for Luck Construction’s Elm Street sewer project work. The change order reduced […]

Thanks to Sister Debbie Blow for making me aware of this beautiful song.

United Way of the ADK Region annual dinner honored those who make a daily difference Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Legislation would require state to pay assessed value of properties until reoccupied Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Supports goal to help make higher education accessible for rural local students Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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