The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Heyworth-Mason Dog Park is an even more fun place for dogs thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4107 of Ausable Valley Central School. This afternoon cadet scouts Abigail Perky, Kylee Bresett and Savannah Pray accompanied by Troop Leaders Aubrey Bresett and Denise Perky presented a dog agility piece to […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The scope of construction on the Peru Central School (PCS) campus since school was dismissed for summer vacation has been the talk of town. Some of the “information” being discussed has not been accurate. Here’s a summary of the cost and scope of the current and future construction as […]

Peru Community Church and St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Invite children ages 4 years to 6th grade to:  “Son Spark Labs” A summer bible event called:  “Son Spark Labs:  Discovering God’s Plan For You” will be held at Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru from Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd. Kids […]

By John T. Ryan Peru –  A mowing machine was cutting forage this morning along the Barney Downs Road. The operator, Eric Babbie of Adirondack Farms, said the Pottinger NOVACAT ST12 can cut about 300 acres of hay daily. The machine cuts a 36-foot swath and operates at 10 to 12 miles an hour. Babbie […]

I’m looking for a missing cat in Peru, NY and I was wondering if there was anything you could do to help me get the word out. Marcy (or Mars) often spends time outside but hasn’t come home in a few days.She was last seen at 190 River Road in Peru, NY. She is about […]

Lighthouse tours are free and open to the public.   Sundays in July and August and Sept 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm   The historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island is open to the public from 1 pm to 3 pm every Sunday in July and August and September 1st. The lighthouse […]

Peru – A stop today at the Peru Dock along Route 9 yielded an interesting story. Nathan Brault, a 2016 Peru High School graduate and SUNY Canton engineering student, was there working at his summer job – discovering and removing invasive species on boats and trailers entering and leaving Lake Champlain.  Nathan is employed by […]

Peru – L-R St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Keith Kemp presents Council 7273’s Knight of the Year Award to James Bosley. Bosley contributes his considerable talents to several council and parish activities. Serving as Council Lecturer he presents thoughtful, well-researched messages of faith and hope at monthly meetings.

Peru L-R St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Keith Kemp presents Council 7273’s Family of the Year Award to Judy and Bob Akey. Bob, Judy, daughters Dorina and Sarah and their families are participants in a multitude of parish and/or council activities. The Family of the Year plaque quoted 2 Corinthians 9:7: “God loves […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru has a new convenience store. On May 3rd Shawn and Heather Garrow opened Valcour Convenience at 3999 Route 9, opposite Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant and only a short distance north of the Peru Dock.  The store offers Route 9 travelers, nearby campers and anyone living in close proximity […]

Peru – An impressive Memorial Day Service was conducted today at at Peru VFW Post 309. Commamder Bill Lefebvre welcomed everyone. Cadets belonging to the James P. O’Connor Composite Squard, Civil Air Patrol posted Colors. Commander Lefebvre and Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre read the honor roll of VFW Post 309 members and Auxiliary members who […]

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Peasleeville Rd. Peru, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 – Good family times this afternoon at the Kinkin Up Dust Donkey Rescue Open House. Thanks to Holly and Ken Besaw for inviting the Peru Gazette. Visitors loved the donkeys and some people were considering bringing one or more home. There’s also hens, roosters, goats, horses, and […]

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Open HouseKickin Up Dust Farm 362 Peasleeville Road, Schuyler Falls, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00am – 4:00 pm The rescue donkeys have arrived and are up for adoption. Come to the farm and meet the rescue donkeys, therapy donkeys, Ginger the therapy bunny, Flower the therapy chicken, and goats, Enjoy […]

The R.S.V.P. Kitchen Band performs bi-monthly at the noontime nutrition program at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. They were in Peru this past Wednesday. Retired Peru Central custodian Earl Southmayd was the lead singer on this song. They’re a great, fun group.

By John HartMamma Black Bear and what appears to be a yearling cub just prowling their way up the hedgerow near the house Wednesday, April 10th @ 11:45PM! The only other time I’ve seen a bear hereabouts was way back in the Fall of ’85, so this was an occasion worth sharing, for sure!

April 18, 2019 Peru – Last night the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals approved Stewart’s Shops request for a variance to construct a new 3,856 square ft. convenience store. Peru’s Zoning law restricts convenience stores in the hamlet to 2,500 sq. ft.; however, a variance can be granted if the benefit to the community prevails […]

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NY DOT personnel cut a tree deemed hazardous on Main Street this morning.

By John T. Ryan Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]