The Peru Gazette

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan  Peru – Peru’s newest business has opened adjacent to Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and the CFA Insurance Agency. After several weeks of remodeling and cleaning, Molly LaMountain and Karen Riccardelli opened LaMountain Riccardelli Accounting at 692 Bear Swamp Road. The women bring many years of individual and business accounting experience […]

Fastening photos of Peru High School”s graduating seniors along Route 22B began during the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, the practice is continuing! Parents, family, and friends erected 130 banners on Saturday. Thanks to Jennifer Madore for the photos and congratulations to all the seniors. 

Post 309 honored our fallen war heroes, prisoners of war and missing in action, its deceased members, and World War II – Korean War Veteran Curtis Banker, celebrating his 99th birthday today. Rev. Scott Seymour was the guest speaker.  Click here for a 44-minute video of the service. 

May 25, 2023, Peru – Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus; therefore, thousands of local councils conduct many programs supporting that principle. For example, each year, St. Augustine’s Knight of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans […]

By John T Ryan  Peru – It’s hard not to love drone photos. They’ve given us a whole new perspective on the world. David Duprey of Peru, is the owner of Duprey’s Drone Zone. The aerial views of Peru, the City of Plattsburgh, the Cumberland Head ferry landing, and the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning […]

SUNY Plattsburgh faculty organize, judge regional science fair Click here for the Sun Community News story 

From left to right: Judy Lefebvre, Jessica Kline, Jackie Madison, Elizabeth Pearl, Assemblyman Billy Jones, Linda Young, Sarah Howell, Gail Roberts, Sarah Maroun.  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North […]

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Beginning in early March, Peru Central School District sought candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Mitchell and Ms. Linda Morgan (appointed to fill the vacant seat previously held by Mr. Thurber). The individual receiving the most votes […]

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central.  Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]

MORRISONVILLE – Four former Clinton County American Legion baseball standouts – Les Fessette, Paul LaRock, Tracy Rotz and John Munson, and former coach Rob Knowles, have been selected for induction into the Clinton County Mariners Hall of Fame later this summer. Tracy Rotz Two-year member of Post 20, 1984-85 Team captured District IV title in […]

From Assemblyman Billy Jones  Please join me in congratulating our 2023 Woman of Distinction for Service to Hometown Heroes recipient, Judy Lefebvre! Since moving to Beekmantown in 1984 with her husband and Air Force Veteran, James, Judy has been an active volunteer. She has served on Beekmantown’s Planning and Assessment Review Boards for over 20 […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion.  Today, when customers drive into the […]

April 22, 20223 – 8:30 a.m. Several families have already arrived at the Peru Fire Station for the Lions Club’s Annual Peru Clean Up Day. The Lions have trash bags, pickers, beverages and food goodies for everyone. Mr. Badger’s Peru Art Class at Peru Elementary School colored rocks for the kids. When the kids complete […]

Danika Clowney chosen from among 16 schools in Clinton and Essex Co. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board named Kristen Marino Peru Recreation Director at its April 10 meeting. Marino served as interim director since August 22 of last year. She brings a history of sports participation and leadership to the position.  Kristen grew up as a member of a U.S. Air Force […]

Words preceding the paragraph below: The Peru Exercise Group celebrated a lovely anniversary luncheon yesterday at Pasquale’s. We were awaiting our checks when the waitress came to tell us our lunches had been paid for by an anonymous Peru community individual(s). We were and are still quite overwhelmed by their generosity. “The Peru Exercise Group […]

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