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Peru Drama Club Presents: A Christmas Carol

Come on down on a cold winter’s night to Peru Jr/Sr High School auditorium where the excitement of Christmas will be presented only on December 5th and 6th at 7:30pm. Admission is $7.00 at the door, and $5.00 in advance. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy and are available for Peru faculty and […]

Peru School Board Regular Meeting November 18, 2014

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6 PM start. The school board is […]

Peru Native Nicholas Uliva Inducted into Oracle Honor Society at Ithaca College

A Message from Ithaca College ITHACA, NY Nicholas Uliva, a junior sport management major in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ithaca College, was inducted into the Oracle Honor Society on Nov. 3, 2014. Students who maintain a GPA in the top 10 percent of all students in their school throughout their […]

Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

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 […]

“Coats for Kids” Comes To Peru Elementary School

Peru – On October 18th, St. Augustine’s Council 7273 Grand Knight Anthony Andrews and “Coats For Kids” Chairman John Ryan presented twenty-four new winter jackets to Peru Elementary Principal Matt Slattery (Left) and Associate Principal Sanford Coakley (Right). Since 2009, Knights of Columbus Councils in the United States and Canada have distributed more than 167,000 […]

SUNY Potsdam Awards Scholarships to PCS Grads

POTSDAM, NY The State University of New York at Potsdam has awarded scholarships, grants and awards to 998 students for the 2014-15 academic year. These accomplished SUNY Potsdam undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for their achievements with support for their educational experience. This year’s recipients included: Emily Allen of Peru, NY, whose major is […]

PERU SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2014

From the Peru Central School Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 6 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6 PM […]

Hall of Fame Banquet Photos

Gary Edwards was kind enough to provide The Peru Gazette with a few photos from Saturday night’s 2014 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. Cameron Riggs, Nicky Viti – Duprey and John Rock were present. Jennifer Goette is in Gamba, Africa with the Peace Corp. Jennifer’s father came from Oregon to speak on her […]

Peru Music Students to Participate in the String Pulse Experience

Daisy Jopling will be attending Peru CSD on Friday, October 3rd to work with Mezzo and Avanti String students and Music Teacher Mrs. Fitzsimmons during their regular class meeting times. Daisy’s producer and program administrator will be attending as well. The String Pulse Experience (https://youtube.com/user/daisyjopling) is a totally free, highly professional, program for music and […]

Pinwheels for Peace to be “Planted” on Friday

A Message From Peru Central School In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 19, 2014, Peru Central School District plans to take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of the clock tower of the […]

Peru Athletic Hall of Fame to Add Five New Members

John Rock, Cameron Riggs, Travis Angevine, Jennifer Goette and Nicky Viti-Duprey will be inducted into the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 27th. The Hall of Fame banquet will be held at Livingood’s Restaurant in Peru (former Crickett’s Restaurant). The scheduled times are, 6:30 social, and 7:00 dinner @ $20.00 per person. Checks […]

Make Reservations Now

Peru Central School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at Livingood’s Restaurant on Saturday, September 27, 2014. This year’s nominees are John Rock (68), Travis Angevine (88), Nicky Viti-Duprey (98), and Jennifer Goette (92). A 6:30 p.m. social will be followed by a 7 p.m. dinner. The cost is $20 per person. Checks […]

Bids Rejected, Higher Roof Costs and Temporary Higher Pay For Judge

By John T. Ryan Additional Highway Department garage roof repairs, a delay in Safe Routes to School upgrades, appreciation to Town Justice James Kirby, a land offer, dead trees and comments about the new Town Hall steps were the primary subjects at the Monday, July 28, 2014 Peru Town Board meeting. In summary the Board: […]

Peru School Board Regular Meeting August 12, 2014

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6 PM start. The school board is […]

Bible School Theme Portrayed in Beautiful Artwork

By John T. Ryan Over the past few days The Peru Gazette received two phone calls asking if we had seen the beautiful work done by Lauren Lawliss for this week’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). When the program’s 162 students descended the Peru Community Church’s Fellowship Center stairs to the VBS classrooms, they passed through […]

Charles Remillard Earns Spring Academic Honors From SUNYAC

Charles Remillard, of Peru, NY, was one of 50 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team and Commissioner’s List for the Spring 2014 season. To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point […]

Emily Bousseau and Grace Mayhew Named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College

The following Peru, NY students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2014 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction: Emily Brosseau of Peru, N.Y., who is majoring in hotel, resort and tourism management. Grace Mayhew of Peru, N.Y., who is majoring […]

SUNY Potsdam Athlete Rob Duquette Earns SUNYAC Spring All-Academic Team Accolade

Rob Duquette, a resident of Peru, N.Y. was one of 93 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) All-Academic Team for the spring semester, the conference announced Tuesday, July 29. Duquette is a Senior member of the SUNY Potsdam Men’s Basketball team. Players named to […]

Emma Altizer and Sarah Connelly Named to Le Moyne College Dean’s List

Emma Altizer and Sarah Connelly of Peru were named to Le Moyne College’s  spring semester Dean’s List.  Altizer, who recently completed her junior year, is majoring in Biology. Sarah Connelly completed her senior year and majored in Psychology. Located in a suburban setting on a picturesque 160-acre campus in Syracuse, N.Y., Le Moyne College is one […]

International Peruvian Festival Entertaining and Educational

The Peruvian International Festival came to the Town of Peru, NY on Sunday, July 20th.  Festival, Peruvian diplomatic and local officials celebrated the connection between the people of Peru, South America and the people of Peru, NY. Many friendships and ideas came forth, notably student and teacher exchanges, future festivals and possible economic ties. The […]

Peru, NY – Our Hometown

  The Peru Gazette compiled a 6.5 minute slideshow featuring photos we have taken of people and scenes in the Town of Peru. Whenever anyone asks why you love living in or visiting Peru, NY you might consider referring them to this You Tube presentation. The Peru Gazette thanks Don McBrayer http://www.donyo.com/ for compiling the music.

Historic Farmhouse Was A Great Place For a Class Reunion

By John T. Ryan Alan Place, a member of Peru High School’s Class of 64, rolled out the red carpet for his classmates for a 50th Class Reunion picnic at his family’s historic Eccles Road farmhouse. His classmates enjoyed the beautiful setting. Alan’s grandparents, Putnam and Lola Place, purchased the home in 1915 and lived […]

PCS Class of 64 Reunion This Weekend

The Peru Central Class of 64 is having a great reunion this afternoon, July 5th, at the historic Ken and Eleanor Place farm at the corner of the Eccles and Felton Roads. Click here for individual photos  Click here for slideshow 

Nicholas Uliva Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College

Nicholas Uliva, a resident of Peru, N.Y., and a freshman sport management major, was named to Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the spring 2014 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds […]

Charles Remillard Among Local Residents Named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List at SUNY Oneonta

Charles Remillard of Peru, NY, is among the 1474 students who earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more. A liberal arts […]