The Peru Gazette

In July Dr. Patrick Brimstein will have been at the helm of Peru Central School for one year.  He was kind enough to meet with the Peru Gazette to discuss his start as Superintendent. Adele Douglas conducted the interview. What are your impressions of the school? “In general the kids here seem to be very […]

Tupper Lake, Newcomb, Minerva budgets fail » Local News » Press-Republican.

IRVING, TX (04/26/2013)(readMedia)– Rachel Daly, a junior English major from Peru, New York, was among a contingent of University of Dallas students and campus ministers that traveled to New Orleans in March for this year’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB). While there, the group repainted crypts at a Catholic cemetery and worked at The Arc, a community […]

Common Core Testing Spurs Outrage and Protest Among Parents – NYTimes.com.

Grand Reopening of CVTM

U.S. lacks tech skills – Times Union.

TROY, NY (03/29/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Fall 2012 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering.

Keeseville teen qualifies for state Geography Bee » Local News » Press-Republican.

Conference aims to foster young leaders » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Peru Central proposes staff reductions » Local News » Press-Republican.

Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that his office is currently accepting submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st Congressional District for the annual Congressional Art Competition. “I am proud to offer young artists an opportunity to have their work displayed at the U.S. Capitol,” said Owens.  “Our region is blessed with great schools […]

Town of Peru Youth Commission will be holding their registration for all Summer Activities, including Baseball/Softball/T-Ball and Fall Soccer on Friday April 12 from 6-9 PM and Saturday 9-Noon downstairs at the Peru Town Hall. Youth Participating in the Baseball/Softball Program need to reside within the Town of Peru and provide a birth certificate.  There will be […]

By John T. Ryan On March 11th the Peru Town Board continued its effort to recognize Peru Boy Scout Troop 49’s Eagle Scouts.  Eleven Troop 49 scouts have achieved the Eagle Scout rank in the last two years and four additional scouts are working towards the Eagle rank. Nathan Fuller achieved the Eagle Scout rank […]

IRVING, TX (03/07/2013)(readMedia)– The following local students have been named to the University of Dallas Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher: Rachel  Daly,  a senior  English major from  Peru, NY Samantha  Mulcahy,  a senior   from  Peru, NY The University of Dallas is a […]

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Seton schools merge governing bodies » Local News » Press-Republican.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Enchanted Edition presented by Peru Drama Club this weekend. Show Dates: March Thurs. 7th & Fri. 8th at 7:30 PM and March Sat. 9th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM Ticket Prices: Students $5, Adults $10

Student brings awareness to Adaptive Skiing Program at Whiteface – LakePlacidNews.com 

Afternoon read: Tough times, high costs for college students « The In Box.

ELCS renovations OK’d by voters » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Students and families seeking financial aid for higher education can learn more from their school guidance counselor or by visiting www.GenerousACT.org for a list of the scholarship grants available to area students, application information and deadlines for submission. The deadline for most applications is April 15. “Thousands of generous people use ACT to support the […]

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday February 26. Everyone was in attendance. Six Eagle Scouts were recognized and awarded certificates for their achievements by Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Nathan Tuller (not present) — Received Eagle on 9/4/11. Nathan replaced the concrete footers for the cannons at the American Legion […]

Indians, Eagles to meet in boys’ basketball ‘B’ finals » Sports » Press-Republican.

BROCKPORT, NY (02/06/2013)(readMedia)– The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester. Ravi Ross of Peru, NY was named to the Dean’s List. Students who earn a GPA of 3.70–3.99 are named to the Dean’s List with Honors, while […]

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