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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Work to do back at the Firehouse

After fighting a fire, volunteer firefighters have to prepare for their next call. This was the scene at the Peru Fire Station last night after the 579 Fuller Road fire. “THANK YOU” DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS!

Fire Destroys Fuller Road Barn and Contents

This was the scene at 579 Fuller Rd. Monday after a late afternoon fire destroyed a 12-stall, two-story barn owned by Clement and Kelly Bell. Nine pigs and 5 hens perished in the blaze. Three cars/trucks, a 4-wheeler and a snowmobile were also destroyed. The Peru Volunteer Fire Department was successful in saving the nearby […]

Trees Along the Trail

Adele Douglas and her daughter Emily An enthusiastic  group of volunteers turned out this morning at 10AM for the TD Bank sponsored Trees Along the Trail Event. TD Bank donated 275 trees of 9 species to the town for placement along the Peru’s beautiful new Walking Trail.  Town Supervisor Peter Glushko welcomed the volunteers including […]

Made In Plattsburgh: Benefits & Challenges To Growing Industries In Town – myChamplainValley.com

Made In Plattsburgh: Benefits & Challenges To Growing Industries In Town – myChamplainValley.com.

Developer, Town of Peru battle over road ownership – Press-Republican: Local News

Developer, Town of Peru battle over road ownership – Press-Republican: Local News.

Peru Central budget would add principal – Press-Republican: Local News

Peru Central budget would add principal – Press-Republican: Local News.

“Do Something Different than the Other Schools”

By John T. Ryan Peru’s newer residents probably know Lynn Wilke as the gentleman riding about town in the small black Hyundai with the yellow flashing light on the top. Longtime Peru residents know Mr. Wilke as the former Peru High School music teacher and band director (1952-85). Others know him as a Plattsburgh College […]

Much More Than Throwing a Line in the Water

By John T. Ryan Peru – It’s unusual for a 10th grader to have made a career choice, but two Peru High School students have decided; they want to be professional fishermen. Perry Marvin Jr. (16) and Alec Morrison (15) have reason for optimism. Over the past several years both boys have won numerous state […]

Safe Routes to Schools, Dog Waste, Sewer System Upgrades, Tree Donations Highlight Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan Children, parents and staff walking or biking to the Peru Central School should have a safer route to travel in a few months. On Monday, April 13, 2015 the Peru Town Board approved a $143,729 bid from Branon Construction Company Inc. of Plattsburg to implement a second Safe Routes to Schools […]

Peru School Budget Calls for Additional Principal

Peru School budget calls for additional principal – Press-Republican: Education.

Service, Fun and Learning Over Spring Break

By John T. Ryan Spring Break is a time for many North Country residents to travel south to enjoy the warm of sun. Each year the Peru Community Church Senior High Youth Group also travels, but not quite as far south as most people. The group stops in Washington D.C. where they serve the homeless […]

Historical Photo Needed

Do you or anyone you know possess a photo of the Peru Grange Hall which once located at the site of current Peru Town Hall? Town Historian Ron Allen needs the photo to complete the town’s historical collection and to include it on one of the historical signs to be placed along Main Street. Ron […]

A Great Way to Serve Children and Community

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Ms. Jill Folsom. Both seats are at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020. The ‘Petition for Nomination of […]

Entrepreneur George Moore Dies

Entrepreneur George Moore dies – Press-Republican: Local News.

Bassett Won’t Seek Re-election

Bassett won’t seek re-election – Press-Republican: Local News.

Community Service is Their Way of Life

By John T. Ryan When the Peru Gazette arrived at the Peru Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, April 8, 2015 to take a photo of the department’s 2015 officers, firefighters John Stafford and Amelia Brelia were demonstrating ambulance and firefighting procedures to Tiger Scouts from Peru Cub Scout Pack 49. This is just one of […]

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department 2015 Leadership Team

L-R Lt. Shawn Perkins, Captain Lloyd Provost, Asst. Chief Kevin O’Neil, Chief Tyler Williams, Asst. Chief Bryan Duprey, Lt. Sam Dimock, EMS Captain Cher Hanlon (Click photo for a close-up view)  By John T. Ryan Peru –  The Department’s 2015 officers include Chief Tyler Williams, Asst. Chief Kevin O’Neil, Asst. Chief Bryan Duprey, Lt. Shawn […]

It’s Time for Babbie Museum News

Babbie Museum Spring 2015 Newsletter

A Student Link to Business and Community

  By John T. Ryan WEP’s: A student link to the businesses and non-profits; a guided hands-on environment; a tool for the community with no academic or income restrictions. Those are just a few of the words Lance Falcon uses to describe WEP’s (Work Experience Program). Falcon and a small group of volunteers have been […]

Ti Farmer, Wife Arrested for Animal Abuse

Ti farmer, wife arrested for animal abuse – Press-Republican: Home.

Pre-emptive Strike Aims to Save Ft. Drum

State’s legislators speak out against possibility of closing Pre-emptive strike aims to save base – Times Union.

A Mountain Ministry: Peru Native Reverend Philip Allen

  A mountain ministry – Adirondack Explorer – Adirondack Explorer.

Yes! Spring is Coming

Even if it’s only 32 degrees in Peru this morning, seeing Melvin Irwin pruning his McIntosh orchard made us believe that springtime weather can’t be far away!

New York’s 2014 Voter Turnout 49th Best in the US

New York’s 2014 voter turnout 49th best in the US – Times Union.

Flames Consume Giroux’s Poultry Barn in Chazy

Flames consume Giroux’s Poultry barn in Chazy – Press-Republican: News.