The Peru Gazette

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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Linda St. Germaine was last seen on frozen Lake Champlain Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

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By John T Ryan  Peru – If you enjoy a happy atmosphere, humor, and friendly people accompanied by healthy exercises, the Peru Community Church’s Fellowship Hall is the place to be Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30 and 10:30. What’s happening? It’s the Peru Exercise Program which happens to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this […]

By John T Ryan Kristen Marino is officially Peru’s Recreation Director.  Deputy Supervisor Douglass, who presided at the Monday, April 11, Town Board Meeting, announced the news saying, “That was the Board’s decision. Three citizen volunteers, Larry Ewald, Dave Gosnell, and Corinne Kerley, sat in on our interviews. We had good applicants.” Counselor Kregg Bruno […]

Peru, April 8, 2023 – One of the best things about special holidays is how families and often neighbors enjoy the holiday together. This morning several Quaker Springs families organized an orchard Easter Egg Hunt for the third consecutive year. These are only a few of the families with children who call Quaker Spring in […]

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The County of Clinton is proud to announce that Christine Peters has been hired as the Commissioner for the Department of Social Services (DSS). Christine Peters has served as the Director of Legal and Social Services for the County since January 2012 and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as the new Commissioner. “We […]

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 […]

By John T Ryan Peru – Brand Hollow Road residents Dennis and Victoria Cook had only owned their terrier puppy for a few hours when Dennis decided to see how the terrier liked the dog pen. When he stepped outside, the puppy quickly wiggled free of his grasp, and off she went down Brand Hollow […]

By John T. Ryan (Please share) Peru – Public Libraries! Does anyone use libraries when people can find almost any publication online? In Peru, NY the answer is YES! Many people use and appreciate the Peru Free Library’s books, media, and services. For example, last year, the library’s printed and digital media circulated 11,628 times, […]

Merit Pages News notified the Peru Gazette that the following college students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2022-23 academic year.   Kathryn Bowman of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the College of Engineering. Rylee Desso earned a spot on […]

Featuring Robbie and Michelle Timmons  Click here for the North Country Public Radio story 

Peru – When most people think of the JCEO Outreach Center, they think of a “food shelf.” But, the people attending the Peru Democratic Party’s first Community Learning Series at the Peru Free Library learned that it’s much more than a food shelf. Peru JCEO Outreach Coordinator, April Wright, was the guest speaker. Marque Moffett […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 28th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate your support.  The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

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Peru Central School District · Lake Forest Retirement Community Residents were recently asked to participate in a photo contest for the film 80 for Brady. They reached out to borrow some Nighthawk Football jerseys and we were happy to oblige! We will see you on the field any time! #WeArePeru #NightHawkPride #80ForBrady

PERU, NY – Peru Drama Club will present one of Disney’s most beloved musicals, Beauty and the Beast, on March 9, 10, and 11th. The curtain will rise to reveal a cast of 40 grade 6-12 students with a full pit orchestra featuring students and professionals.  Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s […]