The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – The public had its opportunity to voice its opinion on Peru’s 2022 budget at a November 4th public hearing. Not a single Peru resident expressed an opinion. The board will vote on the budget at a Monday, Nov.15 budget meeting. Tax rates will be relatively stable except for the […]

Peru – On Wednesday, November 3rd, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented twenty-two new children’s winter coats to Peru Primary School Nurse Kathy Bedard and Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong. When the outdoor temperatures drop, the nurses provide jackets to students as needs arise. Since 2013 the Peru Knights have donated 214 […]

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Source: Bowman signs with Nebraska | Sun Community News PERU | Kathryn Bowman is entering her senior year as a Nighthawk varsity bowler, already knowing where she will be going to continue playing the sport she loves in college.

By John T. Ryan Peru – Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in the Peru High School Auditorium this morning to watch high school senior and star bowler Kathryn Bowman sign a Letter of Intent to attend Division I The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Cornhusker Women’s Bowling Team has won eight […]

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The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 10th from 8 am till 3:30 pm – NYSEG will be replacing poles at the intersection of Button Brook and Maiden Lane. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

By John T. Ryan Peru – To the delight of many people, Green Acres Restaurant reopened for business on November 3rd. after being closed since October 3rd. Owner Donna Rowley is in the kitchen alongside her new cook Andrea Dampier, and waitress Chelsea Taylor is back in the dining room. On October 25th, Rowley commented […]

The Clinton County Board of Elections notified local officials that counting absentee ballots has been delayed until Tuesday, November 16th at 9 a.m. Only two votes separate Peru’s Town Justice candidates.

Twelve Tops stores are to be divested and purchased by C&S Wholesale Grocers including the Peru, NY store   Combined Companies Will Maintain Separate Brands But Create Scale and Bring Efficiencies to Local Shoppers Schenectady, N.Y./Williamsville, N.Y. — With the regulatory review process complete and approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received, Price Chopper/Market […]

Peru Central School District November 2 at 12:54 PM  · 1- Full-Time Music Teacher (Pre-K-2) 1- Special Education Teacher (K-12) 1- Long Term Substitute -Spanish (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute – English (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute Art (Elementary) 1- Long Term Substitute – 2nd Grade (12/1) 6- Building Substitute-Teachers 2- Full-Time Aides Teacher’s Aides 8- Building […]

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Sunday: CLOSED, Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday:8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM […]

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – […]

Source: Peru shuts out Plattsburgh for Class B crown | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings […]

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – When the polls closed last night only fourteen votes separated incumbent Town Justice James Kirby (495) and challenger Scott Thurber (509). When the Clinton County Board of Elections included Early Votes only two votes separated them. Thurber leads 529 to 527. 140 absentee ballots were issued. 71 were returned […]

The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3rd   from 7:30 am till 5:30 pm for paving. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend. Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO […]

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

Source: CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team jumped to the head of the line in the CVAC volleyball standings Oct. 28, scoring a sweep of Lake Placid wit

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]