The Peru Gazette

After fighting a fire, volunteer firefighters have to prepare for their next call. This was the scene at the Peru Fire Station last night after the 579 Fuller Road fire. “THANK YOU” DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS!

This was the scene at 579 Fuller Rd. Monday after a late afternoon fire destroyed a 12-stall, two-story barn owned by Clement and Kelly Bell. Nine pigs and 5 hens perished in the blaze. Three cars/trucks, a 4-wheeler and a snowmobile were also destroyed. The Peru Volunteer Fire Department was successful in saving the nearby […]

In concert with the Peru Elementary School’s continuing efforts to support health and wellness among students, the school held its fourth annual health fair for kindergarten through 2nd grade on Friday, May 2nd. Students had the opportunity to rotate through seven stations on varying health topics including hand washing, dental hygiene, dance fitness, bike safety, […]

Peru – Alexis Hanson celebrated her 8th birthday on April 26, 2015, just four days after Earth Day, a day of worldwide support for the earth’s environment.  When her mom Kristin asked her what she’d like for a party Alexis responded, “I’d like to do something for Earth Day.” What better way to do support […]

Adele Douglas and her daughter Emily An enthusiastic  group of volunteers turned out this morning at 10AM for the TD Bank sponsored Trees Along the Trail Event. TD Bank donated 275 trees of 9 species to the town for placement along the Peru’s beautiful new Walking Trail.  Town Supervisor Peter Glushko welcomed the volunteers including […]

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