The Peru Gazette

We’ve reduced hours across all stores and we encourage you to use the drive-thru (where available) to support social distancing: MON-FRI: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | SAT: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (unless normally closed or operating under a reduced-hours schedule) | SUN: Closed

Dear Friends and Library Patrons, During these unprecedented times, our library will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the CEFLS website https://cefls.org/library-patrons/downloads/ to download e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines. Also have a look at our library facebook page, search Peru Free Library, for updates and […]

We have had several private messages asking if we will continue a live stream of the Mass on our Facebook page. The answer is YES.   Father Alan will continue to have a PRIVATE MASS, daily and on Sunday’s and he will continue to live stream those Masses. Our Facebook live streaming link for Daily […]

Please Share !! If anyone needs food or anything please let us know and we will get you some for sure !!! We are all in this together and will all come out better together by working with each other and looking after one another!!! We have a great Town Board & Town workers always […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – This fall Peru residents should see a new three-unit apartment under construction at 58 Elm St. The Peru Planning Board approved conceptual plans for the property at at Wednesday, March 11, 2020 meeting. Magnolia Properties owner Allen Turner told the Board that he would comply with all town requirements […]

“To our fellow residents:   Our members will continue to be available to respond to emergencies but we are asking you to please follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, PLEASE notify 911 when you call and advise […]

  Peru – Seeking to safeguard the health of our bingo patrons, workers and community the Peru Knights of Columbus Tuesday night bingo is cancelled until further notice. We pray that the Coronavirus crisis is resolved soon.

Congratulations to former Peru High School wrestler Jordan Bushey. Last weekend Jordan won the National Junior College Athletic Association’s 174 lb. National Championship. Source: Bushey wins National title – Niagara County Community College

You have until the end of March to enjoy the “Red White and Beautiful” Quilt Show at the Peru Free Library. Fifteen beautiful quilts created between 1880 and 2020 are nestled among the bookcases and in the great room. Some are for sale, others are not. Don’t forget to stop by! Here are photos of […]

Cabin Fever Book Sale March 12, 13, &14 Peru Free Library – THURSDAY 10-5, FRIDAY 10-4, SATURDAY 10-3 Bring your own bags, fill them up. $3.00/ bag Sales benefit the Library.

Former Peru High School Track Star Charles Remillard recalls his Olympic Marathon Trials experience last Saturday in Atlanta. He finished 141st with a time of 2:30:27. His personal best is 2:17:5. “The US Olympic Marathon Trials weekend for me was overall a surreal weekend that I will never forget. Almost immediately after landing in Atlanta […]

FUN.  FAITH.  FOOD. Peru, NY:  Peru Community Church invites everyone to an informal, all-inclusive, multigenerational, hands-on exploration of Easter through activities, crafts, music, storytelling and food on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Messy Easter is an exciting way to connect with new people, have fun […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Word of mouth travels fast in the North Country. On November 6, 2019 The Mariner Bar and Grill opened its doors. There wasn’t a sign outside, but customers started coming through the door. Owners Brandon Way and Teresa Larsen still haven’t advertised, but they say business has been very […]

As winter starts to wind down our minds turn to spring sports. The PYC is already planning this years Baseball, Softball and Tball season. As in the past, registration for all town sport programs will be on line at https://townofperu.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Registration will open on April 1st. Please do not register prior to April 1st. We […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Both seats are for full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The ‘Petition for Nomination of […]

The St. Augustine’s Church – Peru Community Church volunteer cooks are working on today’s dinner to be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It sounds delicious! Home-made cream of broccoli soup Macaroni and Cheese Bread Dessert

Tired of all the bad news? Ready for some change? Well, we have just the thing to help. Come on out to the Peru Town Hall at 7 pm on Thursday, Feb 27th to meet up with locals who feel the same way. Who are these locals? We’re the Peru Democrats – an up-beat group […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – LALO Properties, LLC owned by Matt Murphy of Peru would like to purchase property owned by Rulfs Orchard LLC (the former location of Apple Blossom Florist) at 25 Pleasant Street for use as a temperature controlled self-storage facility. Peru’s zoning law permits self-storage facilities in some zoning districts but […]

Peru, NY – 5 degrees and beautiful Saturday, February 8, 2020. Most people are dug out, but a few are not. Check on your neighbor, especially your elderly neighbor. Very little traffic until about 8:15. School buses were getting ready to depart for somewhere. The town was working on clearing the sidewalks and a few […]

Source: Parents react to homecoming during State of the Union

Peru – Volunteers are busy this morning preparing a delicious meal for this afternoon’s St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen at Paul Calkins Hall in St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Debbie Bell volunteers in the kitchen each week. She’s preparing asparagus soup for today’s meal. It will be accompanied by beef stew and a delicious dessert. […]

President Donald Trump had a surprise for military spouse Amy Howard Williams and her two children during his State of the Union address. “Amy, your family’s sacrifice makes it possible for all of our families to live in safety and peace — we thank you,” Trump said, then told Amy her husband was back from […]