The Peru Gazette

The Peru Gazette nominates Andrew Lauzon as Peru’s Citizen of the Day. This morning, riding his bike and carrying a trash picker, Andrew picked up trash along Pleasant Street. He said he does it whenever he sees a need. We applaud Andrew for his community spirit, work ethic, and friendliness!

By John T. Ryan August 9, 2023 Peru – At 7 a.m. yesterday, Rove Cafe and Kitchen at 3065 Main St. was officially open for business. Since taking ownership on July 19, Tony Axelsson and Chrystal Kelly have been painting. Decorating and putting their personal touch on the former Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 Main St.  […]

In memory of our former Dog Control Officer, Dave Drolette, “DCO Dave,” I am starting a collection to purchase a Hometown Heroes Banner and a donation in Dave’s honor to the Honor Flight with the excess from the banner. (Or possibly a bench) Dave touched so many of our lives in one way or another, […]

Alec Morrison’s two wins have come in his third year after trading in co-angler status Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for April 2015 story on Alec Morrison’s love of fishing

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2023 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo on June 15, 2023, in Syracuse, NY. Commissioner Greg Timmons of the Peru Fire Department (Clinton County) was honored with the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the […]

By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]

The most recent weather events have brought a great deal of suffering for many of our North Country neighbors. In a community like the North Country, when events like this occur, we all know someone who has been directly affected, and we want to do what we can to help them through their difficult time. […]

The Babbie Museum sending out wishes for a Happy 4th of July! The Babbie Museum is not only celebrating independence day today, but we are also celebrating the spectacular results of Aubuchon Hardware’s June Round Up program. Thank you, Jason Trombley and Deb Defayette, for being our fundraising champions! Monday, David Babbie and Lee Babbie […]

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. 

By John T Ryan “Green Acres will be closing on June 30… Want to express how much y’all mean to me…your support..meeting many fantastic people..thank you..my heart.” Those words are a portion of Donna Rowley’s May 29 Facebook post. This morning Rowley hadn’t changed her mind. She commented, “I’ll keep operating as long as my […]

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. 

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 […]

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

No, helicopters weren’t overflying Peru beginning at about midnight last night; fans turned, sometimes loudly, keeping the air moving to protect our orchards from the frost damage. Temperatures reached the low thirties—video with sound.  

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

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – There is activity inside and outside the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum this morning. Inside, Curdie Gardner offered a class on making healthy salads and homemade dressings. The ingredients looked tasty. Curdie Gardner operates Curdies Creations in Keeseville. Outside the museum, volunteers were beginning to prepare the museum for […]

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 […]

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

 By John T Ryan  March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term.  Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told […]

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 […]

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 […]