The Peru Gazette

Morgan Flynn has been named to Siena College’s President’s List for the Fall 2013 Semester. Flynn, of Peru, NY, is majoring in English education. To be included on the President’s List, a student’s GPA for the semester must be 3.9 or higher. Flynn was one of 235 students who were named to this semester’s list. Founded […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY— Following the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Congressman Bill Owens congratulated American Olympians with local ties. “Every Winter Olympics, New York’s rich Olympic history and the region’s pride in our local best-in-a-generation athletes come together as we watch the Olympic Games and root for our friends and neighbors,” Rep. Bill Owens said. “Our local […]

ROCHESTER, NY Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a fifth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their quarterly GPA is greater than or equal to […]

ALBANY, NY – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Raelyn Passino from Peru earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 […]

SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College congratulates the following students who have been named to its Deans List (those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for the Fall 2013 Semester. Sarah Connelly of Peru (12972) Connelly is a Senior majoring in Psychology at Le Moyne College. Caitlin Schmitt of Peru (12972) Schmitt is a […]

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An Invitation from the Peru Drama Club Come one come all down to Peru Jr/Sr High School auditorium on March 6th & 7th at 7:30pm and March 8th at 3:00 and 8:00pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy (518-643-6499 ext. 5184), perudramaclub@gmail.com , or at the door. […]

COLCHESTER, VT Kelcey E. Briggs, daughter of Edward and Wendy Briggs of Peru was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Saint Michael’s College. Briggs is a Junior Psychology major at the liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in […]

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By John T. Ryan Peter Glushko has been serving the Town of Peru for over 15 years – the first eight years as a Town Counselor and the last four years as Town Supervisor.  On January 1st, Glushko began his second four-year term of office. The Peru Gazette interviewed Glushko about the Town’s major accomplishments over the […]

ALBANY, NY Danielle Dayton of Peru, NY, is among 809 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, […]

BROCKPORT, NY — The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Keely Dew of Peru, NY was named to the Dean’s List. Students who earn a GPA of 3.70–3.99 are named to the Dean’s List with Honors, […]

ALBANY, N.Y. The following students were named to the University at Albany’s fall 2013 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement: Jared McLean of Peru, NY Katherine Daly of Peru, NY

PAUL SMITHS, NY Emily Brosseau of Peru, N.Y., has been named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2013 semester. Brosseau, who majors in hotel, resort and tourism management, 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 […]

Peru – Sharon L. Gruendling, 72, formerly of Lakeshore Drive, Willsboro, and Marco Island, Florida, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was currently residing with her daughter and family on Route 22B in Peru. She […]

BURLINGTON, VT — Matthew Leta, a resident of Peru, NY, has been named to the Fall 2013 Champlain College Dean’s List for academic achievements and achieving a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Leta is majoring in Managing Creative Media. About Champlain College Since 1878, Champlain College has provided career-focused education to students […]

POTSDAM, NY Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a freshman majoring in biomolecular science, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Clarkson University. Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five […]

ITHACA, NY – Nicholas Uliva a resident of Peru, NY, and a sophomore Sport Management major in Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. […]

By John T. Ryan Dog Control was the primary subject at the Monday, January 27, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. The Board passed a revised Dog Control Law. Town Attorney Donald Biggs said the new law incorporates changes in New York State’s Agricultural and Markets regulations and a few other minor items into Local Law […]

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By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its first regular meeting of 2014 on Monday, January 13th.  Supervisor Peter Glushko welcomed Counselor Donald McBrayer to the Board. McBrayer, who is also Town of Peru Republican Chairman, succeeds Counselor Susan Polhemus. Counselor McBrayer said he would be attending the three-day training program for newly […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department elected a new leadership team for 2014.  Tyler Williams was chosen as chief succeeding Brian Westover who served as chief for the past four years. The other 2014 department leaders include: 1st Assistant Chief Bryan Duprey, 2nd Assistant Chief Kevin O’Neil, Fire Captain Brandon Barnaby, Fire […]

TROY, NY (01/03/2014)(readMedia)– Kyle Kemp of Peru, NY was named to the Deans’ List at Hudson Valley Community College for the Fall 2013 academic term. Each fall and spring term, the college’s Deans’ List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5. Kemp is in the Business – Accounting […]

TROY, NY (01/03/2014)(readMedia)– Several local students were recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY for the Fall 2013 academic term. Each fall and spring term, the college’s President’s List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Local students include: Geoffrey Halevan […]

By John T. Ryan (Story Updated 12/26/13  to include Kenneth Jahn Obituary)  The Peru Town meeting of Monday, December 23rd began with a sad note when Supervisor Peter Glushko stated that the Town Hall had received a call on the passing of Kenneth Jahn who served as Peru Town Supervisor from 1996 to 2005. Ken […]