The Peru Gazette

  The Peru Gazette compiled a 6.5 minute slideshow featuring photos we have taken of people and scenes in the Town of Peru. Whenever anyone asks why you love living in or visiting Peru, NY you might consider referring them to this You Tube presentation. The Peru Gazette thanks Don McBrayer http://www.donyo.com/ for compiling the music.

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is in the early stage of planning for the 2015 campaign. The volunteer campaign team is being led by Bruce and Marge Garcia of Keeseville, NY. Bruce is the CEO of Joint Council For Economic Opportunities, Inc. (JCEO) and Marge is a long time employee at Adirondack […]

The Town of Peru, New York is privileged and honored to have government representatives from the Republic of Peru, South America visiting Peru, New York. This historic, first-time festive ceremony will occur on Sunday July 20th, 2014. This event has been arranged and coordinated by the Town of Peru Supervisor, Mr. Peter Glushko and Mr. […]

The Town of Peru, New York is privileged and honored to have government representatives from the Republic of Peru, South America visiting Peru, New York. This historic, first-time festive ceremony will occur on Sunday July 20th, 2014.  This event has been arranged and coordinated by the Town of Peru Supervisor, Mr. Peter Glushko and Mr. […]

PERU, N.Y. Solomon Northup, the free born Adirondack man kidnapped into slavery who told his powerful story in “12 Years a Slave,” will be celebrated July 20 in Peru, N.Y. Ironically, the small community of Peru played a part in Northup’s story. He once had a contract to ship Peru-grown lumber south on Lake Champlain […]

Ruling paves way for resort – Times Union.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce invites area business people to Business After Hours on July 17th from 5:30 – 7:00pm on the lawn at the Strand Center for the Arts. Co-sponsored by ETS and Coldwell Banker Whitbeck Associates, this month’s Business After Hours will be held in conjunction with The Strand Center for the […]

By John T. Ryan Almost every Peru resident has attended an activity at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The spacious building serves the church and the community at large providing space for meetings, homeless families, receptions, parties, showers, concerts, and more. Some of Peru’s most joyous and important events have taken place within its […]

Family, friends grieve loss of young boys » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

2 boys dead in Harkness fire » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Peru – Peru Town Justice John Lawliss has resigned citing health concerns. The Town Board accepted Lawliss’s resignation at its Monday, June 23rd meeting. Several Board members praised Lawliss’ nine years of service. Counselor Kregg Bruno said, “I wish he could have been here so we could thank him.” Counselor Brandy McDonald added, “Jack did […]

Price Chopper cuts 80 jobs at corporate headquarters – Times Union.

Here are the affluence rankings for all 861 Upstate cities and towns – Buffalo – Business First.

Elise Stefanik wins big in GOP primary » Local News » Press-Republican.

Voters to decide GOP Congress candidate » Local News » Press-Republican.

TROY, NY Glenn Miller of Peru was recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s President’s List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Miller is studying in the Mortuary Science academic program at the Troy, NY college. […]

Fifteen local World War II Veterans and their escorts traveled from Plattsburgh to Washington DC on the Saturday, June 14th North Country Honor Flight.  The day began with ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial on the U.S. Oval and at Plattsburgh International Airport. Peru Central teacher Jim Neyenhouse was kind enough to photograph the local ceremonies. […]

Corn is costly to feed dairy cows – $200 per ton to purchase. Farmers in Northern New York searching for acceptable corn substitute products now have a better understanding of their options, thanks to research by W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY. With funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP), […]

Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend @ Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum – June 28- 29, 2014 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Woodcarving demos by Champlain Valley Woodcarvers. Other demos include shingle mill, antique chainsaw, flax spinning, and beekeeping. Hands-on activities include using a washboard and vintage ringer washing machine, grinding corn and tasting homemade cornbread. […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY—Congressman Bill Owens today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has renewed its selection of Peninsula Airways, Inc. (PenAir) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Plattsburgh International Airport. The air carrier will receive $5,428,148 in funding support over two years and provide 12 weekly nonstop round trip flights to Boston Logan International […]

Museum Days at Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY. June 7-8, 2014 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Exhibits, live demonstrations, hands-on fun for the kids – grind corn, collect “eggs”, milk a cow, take a stagecoach ride, pet the animals. Fun for the whole family! The Peru SPCA will be at […]

This morning The Peru Gazette traveled to the Hallock Hill Rd. between Peru and Keeseville. It was a little too late to get the best photos, but here are few of the impressive animals at Marsha’s Buffalo Farm. All was peaceful until one bull started walking to the feed wagon. Then most of the rest of […]

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Owens announced two Federal Aviation Administration grants totaling $1,159,700 awarded for rehabilitation and upgrades to airports in Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. “These airports make travel easier and more convenient for local business leaders, residents and visitors,” said Congressman Owens. “Investing in these facilities will help ensure their long-term viability and prevent disruptions that […]

Plattsburgh, NY (June 6, 2014) – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is excited to announce its new ArtQuest camps for the summer! Five weeks worth of ArtQuest camps are offered over the course of the summer and are available in half or full day sessions for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. With classes […]