The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan Peru – Anyone traveling down Old Town Rd. this morning couldn’t help but be struck by the contrasting crop harvesting methods. On one side of the highway Adirondack Farms’ 600+ horsepower corn harvester was filling a huge truck and clearing a 15-acre field in a matter of minutes. About 100 feet […]

There is an African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,”  We, the officers and members of Peru Memorial VFW Post 309, knew we needed the communities’ help to raise the funds needed to purchase a new furnace and hot water system.  We wish to express our gratitude to: the event organizers and […]

By John T. Ryan Dr. Steve Dubay, owner and operator of Dubay Family Chiropractic, is #40 in the Peru Gazette’s photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. A Keeseville native, Dr. Dubay opened his family-based practice in our community in 1995 meaning he’s been assisting people suffering from chronic pain […]

L-R Becky Tyler, Tomma Licourt, Kristina Dashnaw, C. Pratte, Aimee Baker By John T. Ryan The staff at M&M Country Store is #37 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located in the heart of Peasleeville, the M&M Country Store has loyal customers from near and […]

During the 40 days of Lent, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 conducted a 40 Cans For Lent Program at St. Augustine’s Church. The Knights asked parishioners to bring food to church each week to benefit the Peru JCEO Food Shelf. A 1,000-pound goal was set. Thanks to generous parishioners, this past Monday Council […]

Back: Heather Ballantine, Amy McDonald Business Manger, Krista Davison Office Manager , Anika Von Elbe LPN, Christa Giroux, Amber Barrows, Linda Giroux, Caitlyn Bedard, Kathleen Wyckoff, RN. Missing: Paula Lapham, FNP Front: Bridget Molloy FNP, Aimee Clinton FNP, Anthony Politi MD, Gaylen Bigelow FNP, Jeffrey DeLaMater PA. The staff of Adirondack Medical Practice, 3384 Route 22, Glenwood Plaza is #36 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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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”

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 order to take a position as Manager of Apple Valley Senior Housing. The […]

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 […]