The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

History of the voting machine, popcorn and cider Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Extracted from the Octoberfest Facebook page The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY, to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure. It is a 5k, 10K, and 20 Mile Bike in which runners and bikers can enjoy an exhilarating walk/run/bike ride through Peru’s apple country and […]

The 15th annual induction ceremony to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will occur this Friday, October 18, at halftime of the Peru-Ausable football game. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.  The 2024 inductees are Billy Giroux (1968), Rick Duprey (81), Tom Daly (84), Rob Bashaw (92), Caleb Remillard (2006), and Jenna Rulf Drollette (2008) […]

Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]

The Peru Fire Department will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, October 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions. A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained at the Peru Town Hall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Note: The budget […]

The budget includes a 3% raise for other employees Peru—After conducting four department workshops, the Peru Town Board presented a tentative 2025 budget at a special meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Responding to planned culvert replacement project costs, the board agreed to forego a 2025 pay raise. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller also said […]

(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 […]

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!

13 Elm St at Rtes 22 & 22B. Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Thanks to all who came to the sale last weekend. We still have a good selection of items ready for you this Saturday. A few large items are priced to sell. Pay whatever you like! Free if you need it! All $ […]

Amendments, public hearings and public comment period detailed Click here for the Sun Community News story 

(Please Share) Peru, NY – Chris Garrow, a 1994 Peru High School graduate, was a member of the New York State Police for 23 years, starting as a trooper in Plattsburgh.  Chris passed away on June 12, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His cancer was deemed a result of his time responding […]

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The purchase of the 45-store chain, including 38 stores in Vermont, is a major expansion of Stewart’s New England presence. Click here to view the VTDigger story 

Peru—Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, OCTOBER 13, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, and Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Strawberry Sauce, Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Hash Browns, Real […]

NYS Education Commissioner to join Thursday, Oct. 17 celebration Click here for the Sun Community News story 

September 30, 2024 – The Serenity Garden on Harkness Road is extremely beautiful, especially at this time of year. If you haven’t been there, it’s 1.4 miles west of the Harkness Methodist Church. Ausable Forks logger, good samaritan Art Ford, and his wife Ann work in the garden almost daily. In 2014, the Peru Gazette […]

Message from North County Honor Flight – This Saturday, October 5, will be the final North Country Honor Flight of the 2024 flying season. Flights 58 and 59 will have 3 Korean War Veterans and many Vietnam Veterans among the 30 Veterans being honored. “Thunder in the Burgh” will take place once again thanks to […]

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) hosted its 20th Women of Distinction event for the Northern Region of the council on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh. This event honors women who have been nominated by someone in their community who exemplifies the values and abilities instilled […]