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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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Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Peru High School football wins 3rd straight sectional title in shutout win over Beekmantown

“We are prepared every game and we come through with the win every time,” said Peru’s Zack Engstrom Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Tammy Laver thanks a “mystery writer” for their wisdom

Click here to view Tammy’s photos  I was walking on the Heyworth Village path on October 1st when I came upon words of wisdom.  I instantly felt a smile come across my face!! It warmed my heart!  I continued along the path only to find more words!!!  I thought, “How wonderfully kind for someone to feel inspired […]

Town Board Special Meetings on Nov. 14

The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to adopt the 2024 Final Budget and a 5:45 p.m. Special Meeting to accept the 2023 Water/Sewer Relevy. 

Candidates for Clinton County’s contested election races responded to our questions

Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 7.  If you didn’t read these responses when they were posted, please take a few minutes to read them now.  Click here for Clinton County Legislature Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions. Click here for the Clinton County Clerk Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions Click here for the […]

This Clinton County Legislature race could change which party has control

Area 5 Peru voters have an impoprtant role to play  Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru, November 2, 2023 – Early morning beauty in Forrence Orchards along the Barney Downs Rd.

Spartans sweep CVAC XC Championships

Peru Nighthawk eight-grader Maddy Welc won the girls’ championship at 19:20.45, 10 seconds Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Nik Recore, Peru High School grad, named to the All-NAC Second team

SUNY COBLESKILL MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS EARN ALL-NAC TEAM HONORS Waterville, Maine: Three members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s cross country team have been honored with all-conference honors for their efforts during the 2023 season by the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) after helping the Fighting Tigers to a fourth-place finish at the league’s championship meet […]

Peru, NY, Oct 31, 2023 – Beautiful scene at the Peru Fire Department

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Sausage & Gravy Over Biscuits Apple Sauce Carrots Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

PHS edges Peru on penalty kicks to win Class A final

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

October 27, 2023 – A beautiful morning to begin saying goodbye to our beautiful leaves.

It’s time to sign up for the 2023 Peru Lion Club Turkey Trot

The Peru New York Lions Club will host this year’s 46th Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K runs can be found on www.adirondackcoastevents.com; click on Upcoming races, then Peru Lion Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information. For additional information, contact Ed Eisele, […]

Peru Central welcomes area students to view and practice 16th century Japanese pottery technique

By John T Ryan  Oct. 25, 2023 – Peru Central School – Tuesday’s outside temperatures were cool at Peru’s athletic field yesterday, but students had a nearby heat source – a pottery kiln firing at temperatures between 1800 and 2000 degrees. The Peru High School Art Department invited students from Saranac Lake, Ausable Valley, and […]

Peru’s Preliminary Budget Public Hearing on Nov. 1

The Town Of Peru Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on the 2024 Preliminary Budget on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at The Peru Town Hall. Dianne E. Miller Town Clerk Town of Peru

Thursday afternoon at the Peru Library

Thinking through the lens of a bee 

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 […]

Babbie Museum Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 9 and 10

There are five new members of the Peru Athletics Hall of Fame

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 […]

Peru family decorates home with Taylor Swift-themed Halloween display

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

Edwards scores twice; Peru heading to Class A soccer final

Click here for the Sun Community News story

TOP STORY Peru to induct five into Hall of Fame

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Chili Supper – Friday, Oct. 27 at Fellowship Center

Peru Town Board Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)

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 […]