The Peru Gazette

(All photos by David Brown) Thomas Batterson, U.S. Air Force, 1968-1991 – Vietnam Tom received a draft notice. Looking to get out of English class, Tom took the Air Force qualifying exam, passed, and enlisted. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tom became an Air Crew Life Support.  Tom ensured the survival of […]

(All photos by David Brown) Richard Barnier, U.S. Army, 1949-1953 – Korean Richard enlisted and had basic training at Fort Dix.  Starting as a paratrooper, Richard changed to driving a tank and became a tank commander.  During an amphibious operation, the timing of high tide was crucial for the successful landing of UN Forces, which […]

Peru, NY: The Peru Fire District will conduct a planning workshop on its upcoming building project at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6. The public is welcome to attend. 

October 5, 2024, Plattsburgh, NY – Thirty more deserving veterans flew to Washington D.C. today on North Country Honor Flights 58 and 59. View Dave Brown’s photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and flight line departures with music accompaniment. The Peru Gazette will publish veteran biographies as soon as possible.

Chicken & Stuffing Casserole Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!