The Peru Gazette

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

The Peru Lions Club is proud to become a sponsor of the 2024 Night to Shine in Plattsburgh hosted by the Plattsburgh House of Prayer in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. This prom is designed especially for teens and adults 14+ with Special Needs. Prom guests will enjoy a host of activities including dinner […]

December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue.  JCEO has not been staffing its town […]

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]

Coach Ryon O’Connell on “X” Ryon O’Connell @Ryono1212 · We are OFF – Thank you to everybody who provided food and support for the players ! We will play with HEART – PRIDE – ENERGY – game time 4 pm

Peru, Ny Nov. 18, 2023 – The Nighthawk football team gathered in the Middle School cafeteria to enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the Class B Quarterfinals in Mechanicville. Several local restaurants and businesses provided the food. Cheerleaders, family members, friends and community members were on hand to wish the team success.  

November 15, 2023 – Peru, NY Shoppers walking between Kinney Drugs and Aubuchon Hardware will have a better experience in a few days. Mossbrook Landscaping is installing a new sidewalk between the stores. The work should be completed sometime next week.

By John T Ryan Peru – October 23, 2023 Most people recall studying bees in school; however, the Peru Primary and Intermediate School students have a unique opportunity. There’s an active bee hive in the school’s front yard, and studying bees is being integrated into the schools’ curricula. The hive is one art teacher Kathy […]

Decorations bringing all of the local ‘Swifties’ to Fuller Road Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Two Peru Town Board seats are open. Kregg Bruno is seeking reelection on the Democratic Party line. Eric Duquette is seeking election on the Republican Party Line. Since neither the Peru Democratic nor the Peru Republican Party nominated opposing candidates, they do not face opposition.   The Peru Gazette is grateful that they took time […]

Biographies compiled by Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey Stanley Bilow – U.S. Air Force 1964-1967 Vietnam Encouraged by a buddy, Stanley enlisted a month after him. Stan’s basic training was at Lackland Air Force Base, followed by Air Police K-9 training. Stan was assigned to Plattsburgh Air Force Base, working on the flight line. Stan was […]

Peru – October 5, 2023 – As Peru residents know, it’s harvest time. Trucks haul corn or apples on many local roads this time of year. The bins Forrence Orchards haul weigh 750 to 800 pounds each, depending on the apple variety. Once the apples enter the warehouse, experienced workers level the bins, either adding […]

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – September 24, 2023  Members of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning to thank CV-TEC for restoring one of the three clock faces that adorned the church’s tall spire from 1873 to 1950. Building and Grounds Committee member Bill Merrill unveiled the impressive 54-inch diameter clock face to the […]

Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.

September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]

The Peru Gazette nominates Andrew Lauzon as Peru’s Citizen of the Day. This morning, riding his bike and carrying a trash picker, Andrew picked up trash along Pleasant Street. He said he does it whenever he sees a need. We applaud Andrew for his community spirit, work ethic, and friendliness!

By John T. Ryan August 9, 2023 Peru – At 7 a.m. yesterday, Rove Cafe and Kitchen at 3065 Main St. was officially open for business. Since taking ownership on July 19, Tony Axelsson and Chrystal Kelly have been painting. Decorating and putting their personal touch on the former Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 Main St.  […]

In memory of our former Dog Control Officer, Dave Drolette, “DCO Dave,” I am starting a collection to purchase a Hometown Heroes Banner and a donation in Dave’s honor to the Honor Flight with the excess from the banner. (Or possibly a bench) Dave touched so many of our lives in one way or another, […]

Alec Morrison’s two wins have come in his third year after trading in co-angler status Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for April 2015 story on Alec Morrison’s love of fishing

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2023 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo on June 15, 2023, in Syracuse, NY. Commissioner Greg Timmons of the Peru Fire Department (Clinton County) was honored with the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the […]