The Peru Gazette

Mary Ann Brown is #34 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mrs. Brown has operated Ann’s Tailor Shop in her home at 3013 Main Street since 1985. Her skills have touched almost every family in our community whether it has been altering a prom dress, a wedding gown, suit or the […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Kim Mayer and Ms. Kathleen Wyckoff. The seat is at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2023. The ‘Petition for Nomination of […]

Source: Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Tanner Spear Peru HS Junior interviewed. Source: Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Richard and Nick Arnold are #33 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. The father and son operate Peru Welding and Machine at 139 Dashnaw Rd. Richard opened the business in 1978. Nick joined him seven years ago. When the Peru Gazette […]

Story features Dr. Anne-Marie B. Spear.  Source: Mission of Hope gets teeth in new service | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Thanks to Don and Shirley Evans for providing information regarding Chris Mazdzer’s Peru roots. Last week Chris won a Silver Medal in luge competition at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.  He was the first American man to medal in luge. Chris attended Peru Central through grade 7 or 8. Open the Olympic profile below and […]

On Sunday, February 11, at the St. Augustine’s Church Mardi Gras celebration for religious education students, Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented a $500 New York State Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. check to Father Alan Shnob and St. Augustine’s Religious Education Director Janice Morse and to benefit the parish’s religious education program. New […]

Source: Mission of Hope team heads to Nicaragua | News | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

PLEASE SHARE Hello Peruvian Alumni! The class of 78 is proud to announce that we will be having a 40 year reunion on the weekend of September 21st. We are planning an event on the 21st and on the 22nd and currently working on details. Just wanted to get the dates out there now so […]

  Please Share By John T. Ryan Bill & Judy Lefevre are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. They are the leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Bill is the Post Commander. Judy is the Auxiliary President. Bill and […]

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Albina St. Germain who is celebrating her 107th birthday today. This photo was taken yesterday at St. Augustine’s Church where she attends Mass every Sunday. After Mass Mrs. St. Germain and family attended the pancake breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Treadwells Mills where she walked from table to table […]

Please Share! L-R Fran Williford, Suzanne Charette, Sally Kokes, Carol Dumont, Jimmy Dumont, Paul Dirolf, Jim Fezette, Rocky Giroux, Kathy Bracero, Olivia Nachbauer, Paul Green, Sharalyn Nachbauer, George Fountain, Alice Fountain Peru – North Country Mission of Hope volunteers are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place […]

Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2017 semester at Clarkson University. SUNY Canton congratulates Jamie Vogt of Peru, NY for earning highest honors during the fall 2017 semester. Last is a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major. President’s List recognizes full-time students who […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – 2018 is an historic year for the North Country Mission of Hope. On January 2 the Mission opened its warehouse and offices at the former Peru Knights of Columbus Hall at 3452 Route 22 and in June it will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Over the course of those twenty […]

L-R Mary Jane Wilkins and Morgan Wilkins The staff at Little Angels Preschool is #31 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mary Jane Wilkins opened Little Angels 24 years ago and now she has the pleasure of working with her daughter Morgan. Little Angels offers […]

Back Row L-R Lucas Russell, Jake Atkinson (Manager), Marek Zuckerberg, Ryan Bedaw, Zowie Macey, Amy Clowney (Owner). Front Row L-R Peter Daly, Jessy Dick, Colby Fortin, Adam Rein. Missing: Matt Golden, Dylan Hazel, Rachel Desotell, Taylor Burl. The staff at the Little Pizza Shop is #30 in our Peru Gazette photos series featuring people who […]

Story Undated 11/18/25 – The Peru Gazette deleted Dianne Miller’s photo per her request. January 15, 2018 – In a brief late afternoon emergency meeting the Peru Town Board appointed Dianne Miller as Town Clerk/Tax Collector effective immediately and through December 31, 2018. Miller replaces Kathleen Flynn who resigned the position effective January 12, 2018 in […]

Todd Clowney (right) and Adam Rein comprise the staff at Clowney Electrical Service, #29 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mason Clowney (front), Todd’s son and a Peru Elementary School 1st grader, is an electrician in training. Located at 621 Laphams Mills Rd., Clowney Electrical […]

The Peru Town Board held its 2018 Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2018. Nine resolutions relating to the following items were approved: Salaries of Elected Officials, Appointees, Department Liaisons, Board Meeting Dates and Times, Contracts, Mileage Reimbursement Rate, Town Depository, Town Newspaper. Resolution #1 Resolution Establishing 2018 SALARY AND PAYMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS BE IT RESOLVED that 2018 salaries for Town of […]

Back Row: Wayne Rabideau, Jim LaMont, Josh Irwin, Rick Hemingway, Sheila Ford, Cindi Mulbury, Al Mulbury, Butch Bell, Jesse Winch, Vinnie Mangieri, Jesse Mulbury. Middle Row: Sam Church, Yaovi Brown, John Hockenberger, Anna McKee, Charlene Ewald, Nichole Schultz, Julianne Hemingway, Deb Duval, Loretta LaPorte. Front Row: Melissa Rabideau, Christina Gallarza, Kayklem Spooner, Deb Bola, Terri […]

The Peru Town Board held a brief meeting on Monday, December 29, 2017. Highlights included: Several end of year fund transfers. Acceptance of the resignation of longtime Zoning Board Member/Chairman Robin Bashaw. Appointment of Sean Lukas to the Zoning Board. Tabling of a financial software contract with Logics Solutions LLC. Approval of purchasing a new […]

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As my term of town councilor in Peru ends, I would like to leave with some parting words. First, and foremost, congratulations need to be given to the new town supervisor, Brandy McDonald, who has my confidence in being able to lead our town; our newly elected town councilor, Mel Irwin, whom I would like […]