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These Peru Middle Schoolers Think Math is Fun

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Middle School students Isaac Mitchell, Quinn Atwood, Harrison Matthews and Olivia Baldwin have something in common – They all love math. (Olivia Baldwin could not be present for our interview) On February 10th they participated in the 35th Annual MATHCOUNTS competition at Clinton Community College. MATHCOUNTS is a […]

Positive Thoughts, Concerns and Hope for the Future

Peru – Social media posts led some to believe that there would be loud dissent at the Monday, March 12, 2018 Town Board Workshop on the Main Street Plan; however, while several residents expressed concerns, the overall tenor was positive. Concerns centered on tree placement, tree maintenance and doubt as to whether a tree-lined street […]

Board Approves Main Street Plan 4-0

Town Board Meeting of March 12, 2018 video. A written summary of the meeting highlights will follow.  The Board approved the plan to upgrade the northern portion of Main Street by a vote of 4-0.

Celebrating 50 Years of Service

L-R Herb Perry, Mike Roy, Roger Bonner, Dan Paquin, Devin LaPorte, Caleb Remillard, Mike Hogan, Sue Bonner, Dan Bonner, Alex Ekstrom, Brad Pellerin, John Whiteman and Seth Charles and office friend Drake.  The friendly and skilled staff at J. Hogan Refrigeration and Mechanical Inc., 12 Chamberlain Rd., is #35 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people […]

Benefit coming up to help Peru woman with cancer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Benefit coming up to help Peru woman with cancer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru puts sting on top seed Hornets – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru puts sting on top seed Hornets – Sun Community News & Printing

Beloved Peru High School Music Teacher & Band Director Passes Away

Lynn Wilke passed away on March 5, 2018. Click here to view his obituary.  Click below to view an April 26, 2015 Peru Gazette story on Mr. Wilke. “Do Something Different than the Other Schools”

Always Ready When Needed

Mary Ann Brown is #34 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mrs. Brown has operated Ann’s Tailor Shop in her home at 3013 Main Street since 1985. Her skills have touched almost every family in our community whether it has been altering a prom dress, a wedding gown, suit or the […]

Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Tanner Spear Peru HS Junior interviewed. Source: Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Father and Son Working Side By Side

By John T. Ryan Richard and Nick Arnold are #33 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. The father and son operate Peru Welding and Machine at 139 Dashnaw Rd. Richard opened the business in 1978. Nick joined him seven years ago. When the Peru Gazette […]

Peru Knights Assist Religious Education and Local Catholic Schools 

On Sunday, February 11, at the St. Augustine’s Church Mardi Gras celebration for religious education students, Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented a $500 New York State Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. check to Father Alan Shnob and St. Augustine’s Religious Education Director Janice Morse and to benefit the parish’s religious education program. New […]

Mission of Hope team heads to Nicaragua | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mission of Hope team heads to Nicaragua | News | pressrepublican.com

Serving Veterans and Community

  Please Share By John T. Ryan Bill & Judy Lefevre are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. They are the leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Bill is the Post Commander. Judy is the Auxiliary President. Bill and […]

A Blessing For the People of Nicaragua and the North Country

By John T. Ryan Peru – 2018 is an historic year for the North Country Mission of Hope. On January 2 the Mission opened its warehouse and offices at the former Peru Knights of Columbus Hall at 3452 Route 22 and in June it will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Over the course of those twenty […]

Happy Kids Make For Success

L-R Mary Jane Wilkins and Morgan Wilkins The staff at Little Angels Preschool is #31 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mary Jane Wilkins opened Little Angels 24 years ago and now she has the pleasure of working with her daughter Morgan. Little Angels offers […]

Hard Working Young People

Back Row L-R Lucas Russell, Jake Atkinson (Manager), Marek Zuckerberg, Ryan Bedaw, Zowie Macey, Amy Clowney (Owner). Front Row L-R Peter Daly, Jessy Dick, Colby Fortin, Adam Rein. Missing: Matt Golden, Dylan Hazel, Rachel Desotell, Taylor Burl. The staff at the Little Pizza Shop is #30 in our Peru Gazette photos series featuring people who […]

Miller Chosen As Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Story Undated 11/18/25 – The Peru Gazette deleted Dianne Miller’s photo per her request. January 15, 2018 – In a brief late afternoon emergency meeting the Peru Town Board appointed Dianne Miller as Town Clerk/Tax Collector effective immediately and through December 31, 2018. Miller replaces Kathleen Flynn who resigned the position effective January 12, 2018 in […]

“Pretty Much Anything to do With Electricity”

Todd Clowney (right) and Adam Rein comprise the staff at Clowney Electrical Service, #29 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mason Clowney (front), Todd’s son and a Peru Elementary School 1st grader, is an electrician in training. Located at 621 Laphams Mills Rd., Clowney Electrical […]

Beauty That Can’t Be Suppressed

Mother Nature expresses her beauty along the Jarvis and Union Roads even during a rain storm. 10:45 AM on January 12, 2018.

The Northern Orchard Team

Back Row: Wayne Rabideau, Jim LaMont, Josh Irwin, Rick Hemingway, Sheila Ford, Cindi Mulbury, Al Mulbury, Butch Bell, Jesse Winch, Vinnie Mangieri, Jesse Mulbury. Middle Row: Sam Church, Yaovi Brown, John Hockenberger, Anna McKee, Charlene Ewald, Nichole Schultz, Julianne Hemingway, Deb Duval, Loretta LaPorte. Front Row: Melissa Rabideau, Christina Gallarza, Kayklem Spooner, Deb Bola, Terri […]

McBrayer Withdraws From Consideration For One-Year Appointment

As my term of town councilor in Peru ends, I would like to leave with some parting words. First, and foremost, congratulations need to be given to the new town supervisor, Brandy McDonald, who has my confidence in being able to lead our town; our newly elected town councilor, Mel Irwin, whom I would like […]

Flynn to Serve Peru in a New Capacity

By John T. Ryan Peru – Sixteen-year Town Clerk/Tax Collector Kathy Flynn has accepted the position of manager of Apple Valley Senior Housing. The Peru Town Board accepted Flynn’s resignation at its December 26th meeting. Flynn will continue to serve the town until January 12th. Flynn said her decision wasn’t easy, especially after having been […]

Service With a Smile

L-R Don McNulty, Ted Brown, Curtis Lamere, Steve Duell, Dustin Bushey, Ashley Akey, Jordan Keleher, Devin McDonald, Matt Girard. The Peru Farm Center staff is #27 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 2682 State Route 22, the Peru Farm Center specializes in agricultural, […]

Playing a Vital Role in the Apple Industry

By John T. Ryan The Forrence Orchards packing and distribution staff is #26 in our Peru Gazette series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. These are the people who inspect, pack, sell and ship approximately 500,000 bushels of Forrence’s beautiful apples each year. At 40 pounds a bushel, that’s 20 million […]