The Peru Gazette

Merit Pages News notified the Peru Gazette that the following college students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2022-23 academic year.   Kathryn Bowman of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the College of Engineering. Rylee Desso earned a spot on […]

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 […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 28th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate your support.  The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

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Peru Central School District · Lake Forest Retirement Community Residents were recently asked to participate in a photo contest for the film 80 for Brady. They reached out to borrow some Nighthawk Football jerseys and we were happy to oblige! We will see you on the field any time! #WeArePeru #NightHawkPride #80ForBrady

PERU, NY – Peru Drama Club will present one of Disney’s most beloved musicals, Beauty and the Beast, on March 9, 10, and 11th. The curtain will rise to reveal a cast of 40 grade 6-12 students with a full pit orchestra featuring students and professionals.  Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s […]

We are proud to announce that Coach Edwards has been honored as a 2023 inductee into the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. His dedication over the last forty-six years has earned him the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award. He joins Coach Riggs and Coach Hogan as the three members […]

The Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame proudly announces the 2023 honorees.  The following have been selected for this honor. The Chapter would like to express our sincere thanks to all of them for their outstanding contributions to wrestling. Robert Coppola – Central Square Central School Gary Edwards – Peru […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – In June 2013, Doug Brown took part in the North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Observing a Peru Gazette photo of the send-off ceremony, Doug’s niece Lori Brown Salotto commented, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 92.” Today she’d undoubtedly comment, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 102!” What’s the […]

Peru tied with Chazy and Northern Adirondack for the top ranking in Clinton County  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Elmore SPCA News Release – January 11, 2023  Cubby’s story with Elmore SPCA begins on Sunday, October 30, when he enters our doors through dog control. It is to be both a bad day and a good day for this cute, sweet little gremlin. Earlier in the day, while running at large, Cubby is hit […]

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By John T Ryan Mike Derrick expected five volunteers Saturday morning; he got almost twenty, even at 12 degrees. They worked on a portion of the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and pleasant walks on wonderful […]

MVP – Jack Ferris (Plattsburgh High) 1st Team: Marcus Bedard (Northeastern Clinton) Matthew Hebert (Saranac Central) Dominic Falvo (Peru) Tristan Laundree (AuSable Valley) Matt Macner (Beekmantown) Nolan Manchester (Peru) Simon Meyer (Plattsburgh High) Markel Mosley (Beekmantown) Owen Mulligan (Plattsburgh High) Winfred Simpson IV (Northeastern Clinton) James Wells, Jr (Northeastern Clinton) 2nd Team: Owen Beebe (Beekmantown) […]

Leeward Babbie will be Grand Marshal and lead the parade Peru – Yes! Peru’s farmers will hold their third annual tractor parade. The 2022 parade will be Saturday, December 10, starting at 6 p.m. It begins at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, […]

On Saturday, December 3rd, we had our annual meeting with the election of officers. The 2023 officers pending fire district approval are: Chief Brian Westover 1st Assistant Chief Bill Lawson 2nd Assistant Chief Austin Newell Fire Captain Aleksey Longino 1st Fire Lieutenant Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Fire Lieutenant Adam Brawn EMS Captain John Stafford Fire Police […]

Peru – December 2, 2022 – It was fun at Little Ausable River Park tonight as the Peru Girl Scouts sang Christmas carols and Mrs. Marti Cabana lit Peru’s Town Christmas Tree. Just as she was about to throw the switch, the Peru Fire Department’s decorated trucks passed by. The kids were excited. Dianne Miller, […]

Growing annual initiative helped feed 60 families for Thanksgiving Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]

Knights of Columbus want our kids to be warm this winter  Peru – On Wednesday, November 16th, the day of our first measurable snowfall, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented twenty-four new children’s winter coats to Peru Primary School Nurse Kathy Bedard and Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong. Four school days later, […]

November 19, 2022 – The final score of today’s intersectional football game – is Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Indians 35 – Peru Nighthawks 19. The Nighthawks came on strong in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Indian’s lead. Both teams can hold their heads high. Going into the game, Peru had a […]

This past weekend saw some massive plays, in some great games Click here for the NBC5 report