The Peru Gazette

CANTON, NY (01/24/2022)– Ally McCormick from Peru has been named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the Fall 2021 semester. McCormick is a member of the Class of 2025. McCormick attended Ausable Valley Central School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four […]

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department. Your community appreciates and values the service that you render 365 days a year.  Fire Chief- Bill Lawson Asst. Chief- Shawn Perkins Asst. Chief- Aleksey Longino Fire Captain- Andrew McLaughlin  Lieutenant-Adam Brawn Lieutenant-Austin Newell EMS Captain-John Cross Fire Police Captain- Jerry Corbett.   

The New York State Department of Labor Wage Board was expected to decide whether they would be lowering the overtime threshold for farmworkers from sixty to forty hours per week in 2020 but extended their decision until this year when they scheduled three additional hearings about the matter. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) testified in […]

The Babbie Rural Farm Learning Museum newsletter highlights the great progress the museum is making. Congratulations to the Babbie family, its volunteers, and museum supporters. Click here to view the Babbie Museum Newsletter 010122

TROY, NY (01/07/2022)– Allison Beattie of Peru was named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Hudson Valley Community College. Beattie is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Troy, NY college. The Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students and part-time students registered for at least six college credits who have a term […]

Christine L. (Seavey) Angevine, 75, of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly from Plattsburgh, NY, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after an unrelenting battle with cancer.  She was born October 29, 1946, in Muskegon, MI, and attended Plattsburgh State University where she obtained a Master’s in Education and Administration. Chris began […]

ALBANY, NY (01/07/2022)– Rylee Desso, of Peru, NY, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at The College of Saint Rose. Desso is majoring in Early Childhood & Childhood Education: B-6. Full-time undergraduate students who complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours and who achieve a semester average of […]

“It’s one of the toughest sports to participate in,” said Gary Edwards, Peru wrestling head coach. “Some come out and they don’t last too long because it is too hard for them.”  A special athlete, takes a special coach. At 75 years young, Edwards has been the face of Peru wrestling for about five decades. […]

POTSDAM, NY (01/03/2022)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average […]

Story features Jim and Jackie Douglass Source: Baby, it’s pink outside: Family decorates tree for breast cancer awareness | News | pressrepublican.com

Peru – St. Vincent de Paul and Roger’s House will be closed from 12/24 to 1/2/22. No donations will be accepted during that period. May all their wonderful volunteers have a joyful, restful and Blessed Christmas!

  By John T. Ryan   It’s been a busy two days for Brandy McDonald. At 3 p.m. today, he loaded his sixth load of toys to bring to local children. He wasn’t sure the remaining toys would fit into his big SUV. There might be trip #7. Bringing gifts to children is McDonald’s personal […]

Peru – Thanks to a letter to Santa from 10-year-old Liah O’Jida Blair, her mom’s reaction, and many peoples’ generosity, hundreds of local children will enjoy a more joyful Christmas. The young Peru girl wrote to Santa asking him to bring presents to kids whose families can’t get them gifts. Leah’s mom Kirsten Ojida-Blair couldn’t […]

December 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.  We may have missed about two units because of a 30-second technical difficulty. 

If you’ve ever considered being a foster parent, read this article (buy the paper if necessary). There are many options that many people are not aware of. Source: DSS to start new round of foster parent training | News | pressrepublican.com

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services. Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. […]

The Second Annual Peru Farmers Tractor Parade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The parade has a new route this year. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route […]

The Peru Lions Club held its 44th annual John Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. Over 400 people signed up for the race. What helped make this event a major success came from contributions not only from Lions and gracious sponsors but community members as well. The Lions wish to thank the Peru PTO,  Peru […]

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Peru Town Justice absentee vote totals:  James Kirby 51 Scott Thurber 34   Thurber was ahead by two votes prior to counting absentee ballots today. There will not be a recount.  Updated 11/16/21 at 4:07 p.m.