The Peru Gazette

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Good afternoon! For the time being, the Peru Democratic Committee is suspending our monthly meetings. We will be sure to notify all of our members when we are able to hold a meeting again and of any big news or action items that crop up between now and then. In the meantime, if you find […]

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

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 […]

The Chazy Central Board of Education has appointed current Interim Superintendent Scott Osborne as the new Superintendent/7-12 Principal of CCRS. At the February 10th regular Board of Education meeting, the Chazy Union Free School District Board of Education appointed Scott Osborne as the new Superintendent & Jr./Sr. High School Principal of The Chazy Central Rural […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Peru Town Court House.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present; Mr. Michael […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

Bridget Hemm of Peru Source: Power of positive thinking | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Many people worked hard to make the 2019 Applefest a success. I helped recruit volunteers. One booth I never have to worry about is the hot dog, burger and french fry booth. For many years Patty Henry has worked very hard herself and staffed the booth with Peru High School students. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Dr. Colleen Lacombe-Senecal grew up in Peru. Dr. Chris Goodell grew up in Plattsburgh. They both left the area for college, dental school and post graduate study. Now they’ve returned as board certified pediatric dentists and have established Lakeshore Pediatric Dentistry at 2993 Main St., Suite #2 in Peru. […]

The Peru Gazette is proud to publish a David Brown photo of the Peru Fire Department. Back Row L-R : Wally Wells, Dan Crean, John Cross, PJ Lacroix, Adam Brawn, Adam Venner, Lloyd Provost, Colter Koch, Richard Williams, Brian Westover Middle Row L-R: Lori Lacroix, Saleen Ramos, Warren J Brelia, Kris Eney, Chad Frechette, Wayne […]

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone thinking of installing new kitchen cabinets has a new option. Apple Country Cabinets at 2924 Main St opened early last year by appointment, but as of a few days ago it has regular hours (Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and on Saturdays by appointment. […]

Graduates include Ryan E. Lawrence of Peru Source: Governor Cuomo Announces 208th Session Graduation from the State Police Basic School | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

A recent Sun Community News story begins: “The locally produced film ‘Garrow’ is continuing to sell out shows across the Adirondacks, and starting Saturday will begin a six-day run at The Strand in Schroon Lake.” Click here for that story. Several weeks ago retired New York State Police Troop B Commander John “Jack” Lawliss submitted his memories […]

Chef Curtiss knows a lot about food. He loves to teach and get people passionate about food any time of the year. He’s the former Dean of Culinary Arts at the New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, and has also taught at Paul Smiths College. These days he and his family live in Peru, NY […]

Chazy Central Rural School Facebook Page: The CCRS Board of Education would like to announce the appointment of Scott Osborne as Interim Superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Welcome to Chazy Mr. Osborne!

Peru – A stop today at the Peru Dock along Route 9 yielded an interesting story. Nathan Brault, a 2016 Peru High School graduate and SUNY Canton engineering student, was there working at his summer job – discovering and removing invasive species on boats and trailers entering and leaving Lake Champlain.  Nathan is employed by […]

Peru – L-R St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Keith Kemp presents Council 7273’s Knight of the Year Award to James Bosley. Bosley contributes his considerable talents to several council and parish activities. Serving as Council Lecturer he presents thoughtful, well-researched messages of faith and hope at monthly meetings.

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By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh/Peru – Paul Miller turned 94 last month. While age may may have slowed him down a little, he’s still a contributing member of our North Country community. Four mornings each week over the past six school years, the Apple Valley Senior Housing resident has been a volunteer in the third […]

PAUL SMITHS, NY (03/25/2019)– Joseph Barshow of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2018 semester. Barshow, majoring in Forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. About Paul Smith’s College At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience. We are the […]

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JCEO Food Shelf Position Open – JCEO Peru Food Shelf Coordinator Betsy Ero has taken another JCEO position.  The Food Shelf Coordinator position must be filled by a Peru resident. The hourly pay rate is $14.17. JCEO offers fringe benefits. If anyone has questions please call Sally Soucia at 518-561-6310 or 518-593-1659.