The Peru Gazette

  August 16, 2023, Peru – Congratulations to Crystal and Kirsten O’jida-Blair for New Impressions Beauty and Tanning Salon’s “new” look. The ladies did it themselves over about two weeks. New Impressions is located at 6 Mason St. The Peru Gazette loves the finished product.

August 10, 2023 – Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud and excited to present the nine winners of this past spring’s “My Dreams for My Community” Essays Contest at a celebratory event and reading at Adirondack Center for Writing (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake) on Monday, August 28th at 7 PM. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]

Peru August 15, 2023  – Peru residents reported to the Peru Gazette that the Subway Restaurant co-located at the Maplefields Convenience Store at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. closed on or about August 1.  Otto Hansen, an R.L. Vallee/Maplefields spokesman,  stated, “The closure is in litigation. I am not able to comment.” The Gazette hasn’t been […]

Cheezy Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Bread 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!

Peru – August 13, 2023 Doug Brown (102) and his brother Cliff (a kid at 91) each drove to the concert tonight. Cliff said he’s played golf 85 times this year. Doug played outstanding golf well into his 90s.

August 13, 2023 The Town of Peru sponsors the Sunday evening concerts (6-8 p.m.) It’s a great place to see old friends. People were scattered throughout the park.

The 33rd annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 26th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. The Run attracts hundreds of walkers, kids, fun runners, and runners every year, plus their friends and family who attend as spectators. There are numerous door prizes for participants donated by our […]

● Navigate the Maze of Life ○ 9/23/23 ○ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ○ Rulf’s Orchard, Peru, NY Literacy New York, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing adult literacy across the state, is proud to announce its upcoming “Stop Reading Challenge” events. These engaging and thought-provoking events will take place in […]

The Town Of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Special Meeting Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8 AM at the Peru Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to approve a resolution for Cook Road Culvert. The Regular Town Meeting is to be held on September 18, 2023, at 6 PM. The Regular […]

“It’s super important to get the girls out here and get them playing,” said Peru High School girls’ basketball coach Brittany Marshall Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

By John T. Ryan August 9, 2023 Peru – At 7 a.m. yesterday, Rove Cafe and Kitchen at 3065 Main St. was officially open for business. Since taking ownership on July 19, Tony Axelsson and Chrystal Kelly have been painting. Decorating and putting their personal touch on the former Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 Main St.  […]

Fried Potatoes and Sausage Skillet Carrots Bread 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 at our table.

A canoe trip to a camping destination within Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, August 7, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

White Chicken Chili Bread Yogurt Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Town Of Peru Water And Sewer We will be flushing hydrants this week from 7:30-3:00 starting Wednesday, 8/2, on Reservoir Rd. Crews will continue to Calkins Rd, Barney Downs Rd to River Rd. At that point, the following roads will be done—Morgan Dr. Twin Creek, Hillside, Summit, Oakdale, Pinewood, and Old Town Rd. Please check […]

In memory of our former Dog Control Officer, Dave Drolette, “DCO Dave,” I am starting a collection to purchase a Hometown Heroes Banner and a donation in Dave’s honor to the Honor Flight with the excess from the banner. (Or possibly a bench) Dave touched so many of our lives in one way or another, […]

Alec Morrison’s two wins have come in his third year after trading in co-angler status Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for April 2015 story on Alec Morrison’s love of fishing

The Peru Lions Club recently donated $300.00 to Peru’s DAV (Disable American Veterans) Chapter #179. The funds are targeted for use in transporting area veterans to the VA Clinic in Albany for medical care. Pictured are Lions Club co-presidents Ed Eisele (l), David Dalton (r) and Steve Robare, Commander of DAV #179. Peru Lions Club […]