The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Maplefields new Peru convenience store at 442 Bear Swamp road officially opened for business yesterday afternoon, September 17, 2020. When customers walk in, they’ll undoubtedly be impressed. The expansive interior’s fall colors and maple leaf logo strike a good note at this time of the year. Anyone looking for Subway will […]

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Please read this important message from Laurie Parsons, Elmore SPCA Board President   Recently Elmore SPCA has been called upon to address instances of local hoarding. In just two recent cases, the animal removal count is up to 76, thus far. Working closely with law enforcement, Elmore has been able to gain access to trap […]

Volunteers are needed for both the Peru Zoning and Planning Boards. It’s important for the future of our community. Please consider volunteering. Call the Peru Town Hall Code Enforcement Office at 518-643-2745 x3 for more information.

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peter Keenan is undoubtedly one of Peru’s best-known residents. Born in March 1930, Keenan has met many people over the past 90 years. To describe Keenan as active is an understatement. He was first known as a sports star at Peru High School, then as a player-manager for Adirondack […]

Peru School is hiring for substitutes for the following positions: teachers, teaching assistants, nurses, teacher aides, school monitors, bus monitors, bus drivers, food service helpers, custodial workers, clerical, guards, and mechanics (non-instructional subs must reside in Clinton County). Applications are available online and may be dropped off or mailed to PO Box 68, 17 School […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, September 14, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors and need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Our two […]

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – If you care about the future of education, healthcare, highway maintenance, and the programs serving your community, you’ll complete the U.S. Census by the end of September 30th, if not sooner. That’s the message Assemblyman Billy Jones and other Clinton, Essex, and Franklin county leaders delivered at a Wednesday […]

Source: State Police investigating gun-shop burglary | Sun Community News PERU | Authorities are hoping the public will help them solve a recent burglary at a local gun shop.

Source: Peru traffic stop leads to felony arrest | Sun Community News PERU | A New Jersey man was arrested on felony drunk-driving charges following a recent traffic stop on Interstate 87.

By John T. Ryan Peru – This story’s headline expresses your Peru Gazette reporter’s sentiments today as I watched volunteers bring old tires and refuse to shore at the Carpenter Flats Route 9 bridge. The Ausable River Association (AsRS), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, hosted today’s cleanup. Volunteers came from all over the Adirondack […]

A good sign of apple harvest season – Forrence’s removed the netting from their beautiful Honeycrisp apples.

By John T. Ryan Northern Blacktopping paved the Town Hall Plaza area this morning. In about four weeks colors will be applied to the patterns etched in the asphalt. Corey Trombley of Northern Blacktopping said the asphalt should withstand our cold weather thaws, freezes, and ground heaving. Paving was necessary because salt deteriorated the pavers […]

Source: Ausable River Clean-up Announced – – The Adirondack Almanack

We will be shortly posting guidelines for players, coaches and spectators to follow as we progress with our soccer season. With the obvious guideline of social distancing and wearing face masks, the youth commission has decided NOT to play Mini-Mite soccer this fall. This was not an easy decision to make but the safety of […]

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By John T. Ryan  August 29, 2020, Peru, NY – The 2020 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of many events, but it didn’t stop the 30th Annual Run For Jon today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard.   Yes, the event was held differently, but people came from near and far to participate.  It was […]

Peru Central School District announces an amendment to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. It will allow for all children at all schools/sites to be served meals at no charge.

By John T. Ryan (Photos by Michelle Besaw) Peru – Twenty-five volunteers took only two hours to fill a 40-foot container at the North Country Mission of Hope’s Peru warehouse this morning. Volunteers had already labeled and weighed each of the 548 items, greatly expediting the loading process. In a few weeks, the container filled […]

This story gives more details on the cancellation and its impact on the parish. Source: Peru Applefest canceled | Sun Community News PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has made the decision to cancel their biggest fundraiser of the year.

The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, is hosting an Ausable River Clean-Up Tuesday, September 8th in Peru, NY. The clean-up is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help restore and protect the Ausable River.   AsRA will be working with Adirondack River […]

A message from St. Augustine’s Church Pastor Msgr. Dennis Duprey After reviewing the possibility of celebrating St. Augustine’s Annual Applefest, the Committee recommended that the Parish cancel this year Fest because of COVID 19. The Parish of St. Augustine’s has canceled the Applefest for this year but kept the GRAND Raffle of $3000.00 for the […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a new Farmers Market in Peru at the Tops Shopping Plaza. It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brooke Callioras of Calcom Properties explained, “ We want to support local producers and crafters. It’s good to have the community support each other, especially […]