The Peru Gazette

The Peru Town Board honored John and Vicki Masella at its December 21, 2015 Town Board meeting. TOWN OF PERU  Resolution #15.12.21-1 A RESOLUTION HONORING John and Vicki Masella for their efforts in bringing the spirit of Christmas to the residents of the Town of Peru for the past twenty five years Motion By: MR. […]

The song “Prayer of the Children” is in your editor’s opinion the most poignant songs sung by the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir. Composed by Kurt Bestor, it relates his reaction to the ethnic cleansing and civil war in Yugoslavia in the 1990’s.  Having once lived in that war-torn country he was concerned about the country’s children. […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is currently accepting artist applications for their Off-Site Gallery Program. There are currently nine Off-Site Gallery locations that feature local artists booked through the Strand Center: Best Western Plus the Inn at Smithfield, Valcour Imaging, Days Inn Plattsburgh, The Development Corp, Clinton Community College, Eye Care […]

Source: Solitary confinement deal reached for NY prisons, big changes for Malone | NCPR News

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.–Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that the final government spending and tax package that passed the House with her support include several provisions she has fought hard for on behalf of the North Country. Among these provisions are a suspension of the medical device tax, an […]

Federal prosecutors successfully proved to a jury that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver of Manhattan took millions in bribes and kickbacks disguised as legal fees. The annual disclosure forms legislators are required to submit to the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics only asks the elected officials to provide income ranges, not specific dollar amounts, […]

St. Augustine’s Christmas Schedule  Sunday, December 20 – 9:30 a.m Mass Sunday, December 20 – 2 p.m. Penance Service Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve – 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Masses Friday, December 25 Christmas Day – 9:30 a.m. Mass January 1, New Year’s Day – 9:30 a.m. Mass All are welcome!

2-1-1 is a FREE number you dial for information and referral on health and human service needs. United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is pleased to announce a new website for 2-1-1 in the Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. It is 211adk.org and can help individuals find the necessary services they need. Visit www.211adk.org and […]

Keeseville Knights of Columbus Eugene G. Santor Council #4689 donated the proceeds from their annual Harvest Dinner to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Grand Knight, Roy Armstrong is presenting a check for $3,000.00 to Executive Director/CEO, John Bernardi. Also shown is Gerald Morrow, Hall Coordinator and United Way of the Adirondack Region, […]

Melissa LaReau with her mother, Shirley LaReau-Kemp, after speaking to parishioners at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY.  Photo and Story by Mike Langlois. Psychology researchers describe happiness as a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotions than negative emotions. Melissa LaReau believes happiness is following your inner voice and pursuing life’s passions. LaReau, […]

The Peru Community Church is pleased to announce their special Christmas season services. On the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20th, during the 10:30 am service, the 20-member choir directed by Carol Gallagher will present the Christmas cantata “Appalachian Winter”, accompanied by organist/pianist Dennis Frisbie. Composed in the spirit of folk songs, the Cantata recounts […]

By John T. Ryan “Top-Tier” is the description Clinton County Health Department Director of Environmental Health and Safety John Kanoza uses to describe the Town of Peru’s current water quality. Kanoza said, “It was a long time coming, but Peru made ten small to medium upgrades that resulted in a comprehensive improvement to its system. […]

PLATTSBURGH — Award winning local author Lawrence Gooley will be giving a presentation called “Escape From Dannemora: Breakouts, Tortures and Violence in Clinton Prison’s Past” on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Source: Author to give presentation on Clinton Prison – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru – Make plans to attend the “Fall into Winter Craft Fair” at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 30 vendors will have something for everyone on your Christmas list. There will be fun raffles with great prizes along with Farther Alan’s Christmas Shop. The Catholic […]

The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, December 19, 2015, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 20, 2015, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru at 7:30pm. The choir is directed by […]

The Strand Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Rhonda Ross is coming to The Historic Strand Center Theatre.  This performance will be held on  Saturday December 12th at 7:00pm at the Strand Center Theatre located at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, NY Some people know Rhonda Ross as the only child of […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY-The Strand Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the start of a series of films for the holidays is coming to The Historic Strand Center Theatre. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) G Sat, Dec 19th, 2015 at 2:00 pm The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing […]

Plattsburgh, NY.  Cornell Cooperative Extension is inviting small livestock producers in Essex County to learn winter feeding tips and the latest results of parasite control research for sheep and goat farmers on Thursday, December 3rd. A 6 pm meeting will focus on different breeds and general animal care for youth. A 7 pm meeting follows […]

L-R Peru Elementary School Principal Matt Slattery, School Nurse Nicole Powers, Peru Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats for Kids Chairman John Ryan  PERU – On November 19th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats For Kids Chairman John Ryan presented twenty-four new boys […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY-The Strand Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Scarlett James and her Burlesque Show are coming to The Historic Strand Center Theatre.  This show will be performed on November 21st at 7:30pm at the Strand Center Theatre located at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, NY The Art of Burlesque is a […]

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program will help new, prospective and experienced vegetable growers learn how to choose and grow the best crops for profit using high tunnel structures that allow for nearly year’round production. A workshop is set for Thursday, December 10 form 5:30 pm to 8:30pm at […]

Absentee ballots and affidavits were counted this morning at the Clinton County Board of Elections.  In the contest for Area Five Clinton County Legislator Democrat Peter Keenan received 629 total votes to Republican Rhonda Barber’s 587.  On Election Day, Keenan had a 32 vote lead.  After today’s count he won by 42 votes. Rhonda Barber […]

 Public Comments Accepted Through December 18, 2015  Ray Brook, NY – The Adirondack Park Agency (APA or Agency), at its November board meeting, announced a public comment period for Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance regarding proposals from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to amend the 1996 […]

Retired Peru Central Music/Band Director Lynn Wilke played a flawless rendition of Taps at the November 11, 2015 Peru VFW Post 309 Veterans Day Service.

Town of Peru Supervisor Peter Glushko, a retired U.S. Air Force Officer, represented the Town of Peru at today’s Peru VFW Post 309 Veterans Day Service. Post Commander Rick Cornish introduced Mr. Glushko.