The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan Peru – October 23, 2023 Most people recall studying bees in school; however, the Peru Primary and Intermediate School students have a unique opportunity. There’s an active bee hive in the school’s front yard, and studying bees is being integrated into the schools’ curricula. The hive is one art teacher Kathy […]

Sherry Dobbs, Jessica Ewald, Everett J. Ezero, Ron Foster, and Micayla McGinn Wilson The school honored the new members during half-time of Friday evening’s Apple Bowl Football game and at a dinner on Saturday evening. Sherry Dobbs – 1955 – Athlete Sherry Dobbs Senior could be described in multiple ways.  He was a free spirit who loved […]

Decorations bringing all of the local ‘Swifties’ to Fuller Road Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Two Peru Town Board seats are open. Kregg Bruno is seeking reelection on the Democratic Party line. Eric Duquette is seeking election on the Republican Party Line. Since neither the Peru Democratic nor the Peru Republican Party nominated opposing candidates, they do not face opposition.   The Peru Gazette is grateful that they took time […]

Two candidates are competing to be Area 5 Legislator, Rick Hazen on the Democratic Line and Kevin J. Randall on the Republican and Five First Lines. They were kind enough to respond to four Peru Gazette questions.  Rick Hazen 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. […]

Robert B. (Rob) Timmons is seeking reelection to office on the Republican Party Line to represent Area 7 in the Clinton County Legislature.  The Democratic Party did not name a candidate; therefore, Timmons is running unopposed. The Peru Gazette is grateful to Mr. Timmons for responding to our questions and we thank him for his […]

Oven Baked Chicken Rice/Gravy Salad Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Maini St., Peru, NY 12972 All are Welcome!

AGENDA – Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 25 and the Public Hearing of October 4, 2023. Community Input.  […]

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 25 and the                   […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/11/2023) – A Nurse who provided compassion and comfort to the grieving family of a North Country icon has been honored as the first recipient of The DAISY Nurse Leader Award at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Lee-Ann LaBombard, RN, was presented the award recently during a surprise […]

A great game between Peru and Plattsburgh highlights the latest NBC5 Play of the Week   Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Shepherd’s Pie Coleslaw Fruit Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are Welcome!

Waterville, Maine: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that SUNY Cobleskill sophomore men’s cross country runner Nik Recore, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School, has been named the NAC Men’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week for the week ending October 8, 2023. The Fighting Tiger team captain was the team’s top finisher at the 2023 Hamilton College […]

Well friends, October is already here and that means it’s the last Peru Town Market of the season. Make sure to join us on Sunday, October 22nd as we say goodbye to our 2023 season. The Meadow Farmstead will be joining us for the farewell, ready to share their fall harvest. Make sure to swing […]

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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 9, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council […]

Biographies compiled by Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey Stanley Bilow – U.S. Air Force 1964-1967 Vietnam Encouraged by a buddy, Stanley enlisted a month after him. Stan’s basic training was at Lackland Air Force Base, followed by Air Police K-9 training. Stan was assigned to Plattsburgh Air Force Base, working on the flight line. Stan was […]