The Peru Gazette

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By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

By John T Ryan March 1, 2024, Peru – Dan and Pam Ballantine are giving thanks today. An early morning fire destroyed their garage and adjoining workshop and damaged the exterior of their 18 Mannix Road home. However, thankfully, local firefighters saved their nearby house. Pam Ballantine eloquently expressed her sentiments on Facebook, “Thanking our […]

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The Peru Fire Department will hold an informational meeting at 6 PM on March 5, 2024, at the Peru Fire Station at 753 Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. The subject of the meeting is as follows: renovations and updates to the Peru Fire Department building and grounds. As always, the public is invited to attend.

Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”

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January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

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A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.

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The house exploded about three hours after a stolen SUV driven by a 17-year-old male smashed into the home. Click here for the Syracuse.com story