The Peru Gazette

Live music, food trucks, activities and more during five-hour Eclipse special April 8 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Rob Schwimmer inhabits the same universe as the elusive Triple Helix—one that doesn’t exist except for his invention. He is the master of his musical kingdom where he, playing solo, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the world masters) and […]

Challenge Portal Open for Public Comment on Locations to be Eligible for Grants for New Broadband Service from the ConnectALL Deployment Program   Updates Projections for Full Broadband Deployment in New York State to Fewer than 100,000 Locations  Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the opening of the ConnectALL Office’s New York State Broadband Challenge […]

Registration for children living in the Peru Central School District who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2024 is now being accepted. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Complete the registration packet at https://www.perucsd.org/district/student-registration/. Please bring […]

Click here for more information 

Spring Show to Showcase Regional Artisans Plattsburgh, NY – The region’s largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair returns and will take over the gym at Clinton Community College on Saturday April 20th, 2024, from 10am-4pm. Adirondack Coast Events is proud to present the largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair that the region has to offer. […]

Clinton County Health Department News Release: Our food pantries are in need. Consider giving dairy products like plain, low-fat yogurt or unsweetened shelf-stable milk in the form of canned, evaporated, dry or powdered. Unsweetened milk substitutes, such as soy or almond milk, are good choices too. For a list of Clinton County Food Pantries, visit […]

Gusts to 50 mph are possible during the day Thursday Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Chicken & Ham Casserole Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

In 2021, A Canine Gem Rescue Inc. operated a dog kennel on Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. Dog Control Officer Bob Guynup, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Peru Town Court enforced the zoning law, which did not permit a dog kennel in that location, forcing the facility to close. A growing accounting practice […]

Peru  – “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast served on Sunday, March 10 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!

Gusty winds are expected today as a strong cold front moves through the region. The strongest winds are expected tonight between 8 pm and 2 am and could lead to downed trees/limbs, blow around unsecured objects, and make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles. #vtwx #nywx

Due to a very busy staff and an abundance of phone calls and activity at the shelter, we will be closing to the public for the remainder of this week. All scheduled adoptions will proceed as planned. If you are interested in donating to assist with the recent Clinton County Sheriff’s Office animal cruelty case, […]

There was good news at Peru’s February 20, 2024 town board meeting. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation notified the town that it qualifies for a $1,053,381 Water Quality Improvement grant at the wastewater treatment facility. DEC previously awarded Peru grants of $1 million and $1,366,290. The project’s estimated cost ranges from $11 million to […]

Plattsburgh, NY (2/27/2024) –The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to participate in our exclusive North Country Business Skills Training Series tailored for small business owners. Designed to empower entrepreneurs of all levels, this comprehensive series covers vital topics essential for success in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned pro […]

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Donations to Elmore SPCA now sought to assist with the dogs’ care as the legal case unfolds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Peru Fire Department will hold an informational meeting at 6 PM on March 5, 2024, at the Peru Fire Station at 753 Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. The subject of the meeting is as follows: renovations and updates to the Peru Fire Department building and grounds. As always, the public is invited to attend.

Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”