The Peru Gazette

Tony Andrews learned about varying degrees of luck on popular TV game show. Source: Peru man wins trip, cash on “Wheel of Fortune” | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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The Town of Peru, will be holding an Emergency Meeting, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 6:30 PM, at the Town Hall.    The purpose of the meeting will be to hire a temporary employee for the Water/Sewer/Parks Department.

Town Board Schedules Workshop to Clarify Costs and Priorities  By John T. Ryan Candidates for national office often talk about the need to rebuild America’s infrastructure. Peru’s sewer line infrastructure is a good example. Last March former Water-Sewer Department Superintendent Greg Timmons reported that an AES Engineering long-range study commissioned by the Town Board had […]

About 60 people attended the impressive Memorial Day Ceremonies today at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309. Area 5 County Legislator Peter Keenan and Town Counselor Donald McBrayer were the guest speakers. Lynn Wilke sounded Taps for the 42nd consecutive year. The James P. O’Connor Composite Squad Color Guard Civil Air Patrol posted Colors. Click […]

Tony Andrews can’t reveal how he did on the show that airs tonight – Tuesday at 7 p.m. on NBC, not CBS as stated in the story.  Source: Peru man to compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Commander Rick Cornish presents Lynn Wilke with a Recognition Award for Sounding Memorial Day Service Taps. Mr. Wilke said he has Sounded Taps for the past 42 years. Click here to hear the 2016 year’s rendition.  Please Note – The Peru Gazette missed the first few notes.

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Many have pondered the age old question of whether a dream delayed is a dream denied. In Matt Ray’s case, his lifelong dream, had been to create a brewery that he could call his very own. Entering his eleventh year as owner, restaurateur and now brewer at Livingoods Restaurant and Brewery in Peru, New York […]

The Adirondack region means different things to different people. For Eli and Emily Schwartzberg the affection they have for the area has brought the couple full circle. Both attended Northwood School, a college preparatory school in Lake Placid. Emily, originally from Gloversville, was a competitive skier and a resident boarder, spending as much time as […]

Keeseville, NY  – Twenty-six members of nine Knights of Columbus Councils participated in Knighthood Degree (3rd Degree) ceremonies on Thursday, May 26, 2016 conducted at Keeseville Council 4689. The members included Reverend Adrian Gallagher (Center), Pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Mooers Forks and St. Joseph’s Church in Mooers. The other candidates are members of […]

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO  EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM – JULY 3 THROUGH AUGUST 28  JULY 3 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK  JULY 10 incaHOOTS – ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, NEW COUNTRY  JULY 17 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S […]

May 26, 2015 – Editor’s Correction:  Any member of the public with an idea or opinion on the pickle ball issue should contact one or more of the Town Board members prior to the June 9th workshop. Members of the general public may attend this June 9th workshop or any Town Board workshop; however, workshops […]

On May 19, 2014 The Peru Gazette published a story on Art Ford’s beautiful garden along the Clintonville Rd. Earlier this week Joanne Kennedy stopped by to take spring 2016 photos and was kind enough to send a few to us. Peru Gazette reader Shirley Evans reported today that the tulips are still out and […]

Bernhard Jakobetz – Nakhon Phanon (NKP) Thailand 1966-67 By John T. Ryan Peru/AuSable/Harkness – Each one of the fourteen veterans who participated in the May 14th North Country Honor Flight has his own unique story. Bernhard “Bernie” Jakobetz’s story began in Czerowitz, Romania. 1932, the year of his birth, was a turbulent time in world […]

From Don McBrayer, Town Councilor: I’m very excited about about the Main Street Revitalization Plan and have been working hard with the Main Street Plan Committee as we develop a strategy to keep our town pedestrian friendly and a place that will appeal to both small businesses & families. We held our Stakeholders Meeting on […]

Those close to Geoffrey Brenno and Joseph Congelosi lamented the loss of the Plattsburgh men’s energy, joy, passion for their work. Peru Gazette Note: Both men had close ties in Peru. Joseph was the son of Marguerite “Meg” Clark Congelosi and Joseph Congelosi Sr. and grandson of Karlene and the late Datus Clark. Geoffrey was […]

Blaze destroyed apartment complex at 220 Margaret St. Source: Two dead in Plattsburgh fire | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Board meeting rescheduled from May 23 to May 25th. AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – May 25 @ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the May 9, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Lyon Road Schoolhouse Repairs  DISCUSSION: Town Tennis Courts.  DISCUSSION: Town Court J Cap […]

The Clinton County Republican Committee held their endorsement meeting for State & County candidates last night (May 19). State Senator Betty Little was present and received a unanimous endorsement. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was unable to attend but was also endorsed unanimously. Surrogate Judge Candidate, William Favreau & County Court Judge Candidate, Mark Anderson were present […]

Stores, not including Lowe’s in Plattsburgh, violated Nutrient Runoff Law, AG says. Source: Lowe’s, Home Depot fined after fertilizer violation | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Memorial Day Service with luncheon to follow. May 30th @ 11 a.m. Open to the Public.  Come out to “Honor Our Veterans.”  Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22 B Peru, NY 12972

  By John T. Ryan Peru – The staff at Peru Farm Center is busy today preparing for their 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open House tomorrow, Friday, May 20th. Manufacturer representatives from New Holland, Husqvarna and Ferris will be on hand and there will be tractor, chain saw, skid-steer, log splitter and mower demonstrations. […]

Peru – Pruning Workshop – Saturday, May 21, 9 -11:30 a.m. at Peru Community Church, corner of Pleasant and Elm Street, Peru, NY. Cost: $20, proceeds benefit PCC Capital Improvement Campaign.  Hosted by Land Art Fine Gardening.  Limited class size. Call (518) 420-9908 or visit www.landartfinegardening.com for advance registration/further information.