The Peru Gazette

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]

Eighty five percent of male smallmouth bass and 27 percent of male largemouth bass tested in waters in or near 19 National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast U.S. were intersex, according to a new study by U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service researchers published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Source: Sex Switching Bass […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is currently accepting artist applications for their Off-Site Gallery Program. There are currently nine Off-Site Gallery locations that feature local artists booked through the Strand Center: Best Western Plus the Inn at Smithfield, Valcour Imaging, Days Inn Plattsburgh, The Development Corp, Clinton Community College, Eye Care […]

Source: Clinton CC president: no faculty layoffs, despite budget gap | NCPR News

From the Office of Empire State Development SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, “With 23,000 international students from 72 countries currently studying at our colleges and universities, SUNY is proud to ensure a truly global educational experience for all of our students.” Empire State Development today announced that New York State ranked first in the […]

2-1-1 is a FREE number you dial for information and referral on health and human service needs. United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is pleased to announce a new website for 2-1-1 in the Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. It is 211adk.org and can help individuals find the necessary services they need. Visit www.211adk.org and […]

Melissa LaReau with her mother, Shirley LaReau-Kemp, after speaking to parishioners at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY.  Photo and Story by Mike Langlois. Psychology researchers describe happiness as a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotions than negative emotions. Melissa LaReau believes happiness is following your inner voice and pursuing life’s passions. LaReau, […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]

Plattsburgh, NY.  Cornell Cooperative Extension is inviting small livestock producers in Essex County to learn winter feeding tips and the latest results of parasite control research for sheep and goat farmers on Thursday, December 3rd. A 6 pm meeting will focus on different breeds and general animal care for youth. A 7 pm meeting follows […]

L-R Peru Elementary School Principal Matt Slattery, School Nurse Nicole Powers, Peru Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats for Kids Chairman John Ryan  PERU – On November 19th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats For Kids Chairman John Ryan presented twenty-four new boys […]

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program will help new, prospective and experienced vegetable growers learn how to choose and grow the best crops for profit using high tunnel structures that allow for nearly year’round production. A workshop is set for Thursday, December 10 form 5:30 pm to 8:30pm at […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]

NYSEG recently mailed out an energy supplier information postcard. It’s very good, except it doesn’t mention electricity and it doesn’t have the question: Does your plan require a periodic renewal and when? Some suppliers (ESCOs) require an annual renewal; if you do not renew each year your rates can skyrocket.

From the Office of the Peru Central School Superintendent Peru Jr/Sr High School received a report on Friday, October 23 that a group of student athletes, while off campus, took actions which violated the District’s Conduct & Discipline Policy and Philosophy of Interscholastic Sports.  District administrators immediately began to investigate the actions, and continue to […]

Peru Central School District is pleased to announce learning opportunities for residents in its new Community Education Program. We are excited to offer the following 5 events for our first fall session: Event                                                                    Date                                      Times Basics of Digital Photography                    10/22                                     5:30 – 8:00pm Microsoft Word for […]

Harvest Weekend – October 10-11, 2015 – Hours 10am – 4pm. $1.00 off admission if you bring a nonperishable item for the Interfaith Foodshelf.  Demonstrations of corn harvest, granary, hit and miss engines and blacksmith shop.   On Sat. Oct. 10, come and watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook Sylvan Spinnery).  For the kids […]

Saturday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Alice T. Miner Museum  Chazy, New York – Join author and historian Marty Podskoch for a talk about his latest project, the Adirondack 102 Club, that encourages people to visit all 102 towns and villages in the Adirondacks. The idea for the 102 Club began after Podskoch read […]

Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that her office is accepting applications for qualified students to be nominated to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “It is one of my highest honors as a Member of Congress to nominate deserving students from New York’s 21st Congressional District to our nation’s military service academies,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]

A message from the Peru District Superintendent: After school was dismissed today, a chemical spill occurred within the chemistry room of the Jr/Sr High School.  The immediate area was quickly evacuated and Emergency Services was contacted.   Given the nature of the spill, an evacuation was not ordered.  Peru Fire Department responded and neutralized the chemical […]

Event:  Rachel’s Challenge Community Event, open to all families of the Peru Jr/Sr High School and is specifically designed to address 7th through 12th grade students and their families. When: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm Where: Peru Jr/Sr High School Auditorium Description: Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts […]

By Adele Douglas Last Friday Peru Central School’s Cross Country Team helped out along the Little Ausable River Walking Trail by pulling out a nasty weed that can be a problem for dogs and their owners. Cocklebur seeds were brought in with soil during construction last year and while Fuller Excavating did a great job removing […]

Here is the 2015 Battle of Plattsburgh Event Schedule – The Parade is 1 PM Saturday. 

Our first photo post of the Saturday September 5, 2015 30-6 Peru Indian defeat of the Beekmantown Eagles contains 180 photos. We tried our best to narrow some of the game highlights down to 31 photos. We managed to photograph Troy Lawyer’s 86 yard 4th quarter run and several other highlights.  Click here for our […]

The Peru Indians won their Opening Day football game and Ryon O’Connell won his first game as Indians Head Coach this afternoon at the Apple Bowl. The Indians defeated arch rival Beekmantown 30 to 6 in a game featuring opening day mistakes, a spirited defense, surprise plays and an explosive offense. The Peru Gazette was […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]