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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Peru Central School District May 17, 2022, Vote Results.

Eddie Webbinaro was elected to the school board with 490 votes vs. 268 votes for Kara Bruno Hicks. . 2022-223 school budget approved 537 to 254. Budget Proposition #1 passed by 537 to 254 Bus Proposition #2 passed by 568 to 223 Capital Reserve Dissolution Proposition #3 passed by 593 to 190   Capital Reserve Establishment […]

Taking time on a Saturday morning to beautify our community

If you traveled on the eastern portion of the Bear Swamp Rd. this morning you undoubtedly saw members of the Peru Lions Club doing their monthly roadside trash pick-up. The Lions adopted the Bear Swamp Rd. many years ago as participants in the “Keep America Beautiful” program. Amy Davies, one of the Lions Club’s newest […]

David Goodrich is our Citizen of the Day!

David Goodrich is today’s Peru Gazette Citizen of the Day! This morning, accompanied by his son David, David enjoyed a father-son walk along the Patent Rd. and picked up trash as they walked. His bag is small because David regularly picks up trash along the Patent Rd., the McGarr Rd. and the Mud Pond Road. […]

Good neighbors in action

The Collier family gets the Peru Gazette “Good Neighbor Award” today. Steve and Allison Collier along with their children Abby and Hannah did a beautiful job shoveling Peru Library sidewalks. Steve said they were happy to do it remarking, “We love our library.” The Peru Gazette is sure there are many similar acts of kindness […]

Respected, beloved Peru High School graduate (64), teacher, principal passes away

Christine L. (Seavey) Angevine, 75, of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly from Plattsburgh, NY, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after an unrelenting battle with cancer.  She was born October 29, 1946, in Muskegon, MI, and attended Plattsburgh State University where she obtained a Master’s in Education and Administration. Chris began […]

A 10-year-old girl’s wish is coming true

Peru – Thanks to a letter to Santa from 10-year-old Liah O’Jida Blair, her mom’s reaction, and many peoples’ generosity, hundreds of local children will enjoy a more joyful Christmas. The young Peru girl wrote to Santa asking him to bring presents to kids whose families can’t get them gifts. Leah’s mom Kirsten Ojida-Blair couldn’t […]

Washington St. View of 2021 Peru Tractor Parade

NBC5’s Tom Messner guest conducts Vermont Symphony Orchestra during holiday concert

Source: NBC5’s Tom Messner guest conducts Vermont Symphony Orchestra during holiday concert

2021 Peru, NY Tractor Parade

December 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.  We may have missed about two units because of a 30-second technical difficulty. 

Peru Lions give back to our community

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Local quilters bring comfort to vets and babies

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

LTE: North Country’s latest superstar (a Peru native) | Sun Community News In Clinton County we do pride ourselves with our background as many are hard working and intelligent contributors to our society.

Source: LTE: North Country’s latest superstar | Sun Community News In Clinton County we do pride ourselves with our background as many are hard working and intelligent contributors to our society.

Peru’s Traditional Family Restaurant Reopens (Please share)

By John T. Ryan Peru – To the delight of many people, Green Acres Restaurant reopened for business on November 3rd. after being closed since October 3rd. Owner Donna Rowley is in the kitchen alongside her new cook Andrea Dampier, and waitress Chelsea Taylor is back in the dining room. On October 25th, Rowley commented […]

Trunk & Treat Night at Heyworth Mason Park

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

Brandy McDonald seeks reelection as Peru Town Supervisor

Democrat Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is on the ballot for reelection this year. He should be re-elected on November 2nd because no one is opposing him for office. The Peru Gazette posed a few questions to Brandy seeking to inform voters about McDonald’s experience and the issues he sees facing Peru. Brandy McDonald  1.      […]

Douglass and Irwin Seek Reelection to the Peru Town Board

Democrat Jim Douglass and Republican Melvin Irwin are seeking reelection to the Peru Town Board on Tuesday, November 2nd. Since no other names appear on the ballot, both men should be reelected. Seeking to learn more about why they serve our community, the challenges they face and their priorities for the future the Peru Gazette […]

Peru Town Justice Candidates James Kirby and Scott Thurber

Peru –  November 2, Election Day 2021, is only about 20 days away. Peru voters will find only one contested position on this year’s ballot – Peru Town Justice. Incumbent Democrat James Kirby is being challenged by Republican Scott Thurber for a four-year term of office beginning January 1, 2022.  The Peru Gazette posed questions […]

K of C Supports Peru JCEO Food Shelf

Oct. 11, 2021 Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan presents a $500 council donation to Peru JCEO Outreach Worker April Wright. April will use the money to supplement the Food Shelf’s Thanksgiving and Christmas family food baskets.

“Mama From the Hollow” – Beartracks | Soundscapes – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: “Mama From the Hollow” – Beartracks | Soundscapes – Mountain Lake PBS

Bring Your Families For Fun and Enjoyment

The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum at 250 River Rd. in Peru opened for the season today. It will be open tomorrow too from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Any day is a great day to visit the Babbie Museum. The kids especially LOVE it! Stop by and enjoy! The very friendly volunteers will […]

During a brief 2-mile drive this morning the Peru Gazette came across four interesting stories

#1 – Adirondack Farms was cutting an extremely good hay crop in small fields adjacent to the Barney Downs. Rd. A quarter mile away on the River Rd. another Adirondack Farms machine was tedding cut hay prior to its being chopped. AMAZING TECHNOLOGY!!!!!! Story #2 – Forrence orchard workers installed apple tree netting today in […]

Peru’s Wine and Spirits Store Under New Ownership

By John T. Ryan  One of Peru’s oldest businesses is under new ownership and has a new name. Swain’s Liquor Store is now Livations (not Libations; Livations). On May 1, 2021, Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea became the new owners. Bonnie Trost owned and operated the store since May 19, 2015. Marge and Don […]

Ausable River Association Hires Peru Resident Gary Henry As Its New Stream Restoration Associate

WILMINGTON — After a nationwide search, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) announces the hire of Peru, NY resident Gary Henry for the position of stream restoration associate. Working closely with Executive Director Kelley Tucker, Henry will transition to lead the survey, assessment, design, construction, and long-term monitoring of stream restoration projects, including climate-ready-culvert replacements. A […]

A Sobering Message from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good day everyone, I wanted to reach out and make sure you know that although there have been limited numbers of news/notes over past few weeks, HOPE is alive, quite busy and constantly discerning how and where and when to share the blessings of HOPE….because of you! 1.  Venezuela Orphanages:  The most recent email received […]

Peru Fire Department 2020 Service To Us All

2020 Calls total 336 Structure fires 10 Cooking fires 1 Chimney fires 1 Car fires 3 Wildland fires 10 Trash/Rubbish fires 2 EMS Assist 38 EMS 48 MVA 31 Water rescue 2 Natural Gas incidents 2 Carbon monoxide calls 5 Power lines down 7 Misc…trees down, Assist law enforcement, traffic control 19 Flooded basement 3 […]