The Peru Gazette

Hello Peru! We have an exciting opportunity for all Peru residents! Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project. The Subject is: “HOPE – what brightens your day?” PCC will provide a 12 x 12 inch canvas – YOU provide the Art. Pick up your free canvas on Saturday, 11/1 from 9-12 at PCC […]

Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Christine Crawford is the Peru Republican Party nominee, and incumbent Dianne Miller is the Peru Democratic Party nominee for town clerk/tax collector. In November 2018 and November 2021, Miller was the Republican Party nominee for town clerk/tax collector. This year, Peru’s Republicans did not nominate Miller; instead, they nominated Christine Crawford. Subsequently, Miller attended the […]

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Peru Town Board.  Councilman Jim Douglass is not running for reelection. Incumbent Republican Melvin Irwin has served on the board since January 2018. Republican Dwane Bast and Democrat Nick Weaver have not served on the board. 1. Summarize your educational back ground, primary employment, a little […]

As in previous elections, the Peru Gazette asked several questions to candidates for elective offices in the Town of Peru. Current town supervisor Craig Randall is the Republican Party candidate, while the Peru Democratic Party does not have a candidate. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. 1.   Summarize your educational background, primary employment, family life […]

Incumbent James Kirby and Democrat Sarah Mitchell are competing for a Peru Town Justice position.  Michell’s name also appears on the “We Are Peru” independent party line. Peru Republicans do not have a nominee. Having battled serious illness for several months, Democrat James Kirby stated he would not seek reelection; hence, Sarah Mitchell decided to […]

Another in the Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska’s Peru History Chats recorded by the Peru Gazette. Go to the Town of Peru website to find a link to all the Chats.  

The St. Augustine’s Community Meal will not be served this weekend because of Applefest preparations. We hope everyone enjoys the 2025 Applefest. Volunteers have been planning it for months. On Saturday, September 20, 2025 their hard work and our community will be on display.

August 30, 2025 – If any man or woman wants to learn more about the Lions Club, Peru Lions Club members are at the Peru Aubuchon-Ace store until 2 p.m. today. Dave Dalton (L) and Jim Kieslich (R) are there now, but the other Lions will take their turn. The Lions Club is an excellent […]

Click here for Leeward’s obituary 

Peru, NY Message from Jenna Mulbury – Wildfire Gala harvest has begin today at Northern Orchard. Other early varieties like Zestar!, Ginger Gold, Paula Red, and Premier Honeycrisp will be following soon before the fall McIntosh harvest begins in the early days of September. Customers will soon see our old Model A Ford trucks out […]

Peru, NY – Bring summer to a close on Saturday, September 20, at a North Country tradition, the 47th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest. Each year Peru residents and people from near and far enjoy the community parade, craft fair, food treats, live music, chicken BBQ, games, and raffles. Activities at St. Augustine’s Parish Center begin […]

All offices are for a Four-Year term of Office.  Clinton County  County Clerk  Democratic – Brandi Lloyd Republican – Jerika Manning District Attorney  Democratic – Andrew Wylie Republican  – No Nominee Treasurer  Democratic – Randy Lozier Republican – Chad Deans Town of Peru  Town Supervisor   Democratic – No Nominee Republican – Craig Randall Town […]

By John T Ryan (Please Share) Peru, NY, July 30, 2025 – After an almost eight-year pause, new home construction is underway on Washington Street. Ken Silver III, owner of Silver III Construction, purchased the Orchard View Development in March 2024. He immediately began working on enlarging the drainage basin and reaching an agreement with […]

The school is on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to former Peru Town Historian Ron Allen. 

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, July 18, 2025 – Customers of Aubuchon have noticed many changes taking place in the store over the past few weeks. Today, the much-anticipated Grand Reopening of Aubuchon Ace Hardware has arrived. Excitement filled the air this morning among the Aubuchon staff and everyone in attendance. Aubuchon CEO Will […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 1, 2025. When spring’s first warm day arrives, there’s one place in Peru where you’re virtually guaranteed to find a large crowd – Sweet Treats Ice Cream. Since opening in the early 1980s, the shop has been a local and regional favorite. On April 24, its local ownership […]

Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]