The Peru Gazette

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March 12^th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Welcome to the Witherill with memories shared from the book authored by the late Susan Howel Hamlin.

March 12, 6 pm, Advisor’s Room, Beekmantown High School, Haynes Road Entrance, West Chazy– The Davidson Sisters: Darkness and Light. Local teenaged poets and sisters, Lucretia and Margaret Davidson, were once known nationwide as tragic and romantic figures in the literary world. Through anecdotal stories, journal entries, letters, and their own works, Author Lisabeth Guay will share insights into who these two extraordinary young ladies of Plattsburgh once were.  Seating is limited. Call 518-561-0340 before January 21 to reserve a seat.

March 20^th, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. Struggle in the Snow: The Storming of Quebec with Thaddeus Booth-Trudo.  New Year’s Eve 2025 was the 250th Anniversary of the attempted storming of Quebec City by American forces under the command of Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold. Learn more about this event and the brave patriots who participate in this early revolutionary war battle.

March 31st, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Clinton County Suffrage Story with Helen Nerska. After nearly 70 years of persuasion, New York State allowed women to vote in all elections.  Hear the stories of the many Clinton County women and men who dedicated themselves to achieving this right for women. 

Customers invited to round up purchases during March to fund critical community services

Schenectady, N.Y., March 2, 2025– Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to round up their purchase total to the nearest dollar at checkout to benefit local United Way chapters and the various nonprofit partners they help support across the chain’s six-state footprint. The campaign runs now through March 31.

Funds raised will help advance United Way’s work addressing critical community needs, including food insecurity, housing stability, access to education, childcare, and financial empowerment programs that support individuals and families.

“United Way works at the heart of communities to identify urgent needs and mobilize resources where they can make the greatest impact,” said Pam Cerrone, director of community relations for Market 32 and Price Chopper. “Every donation—often just a few cents—adds up quickly to help fund essential services. And because funds raised stay local, customers can feel confident their contributions are directly helping neighbors in the same communities where they live, work, and shop.”

United Way partners with a broad network of vetted nonprofit agencies to ensure resources are distributed effectively and strategically. In addition to funding direct services, United Way convenes community

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Spaghetti 

Vegetable 

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!

Saranac Lake announced the installation of high-tech Flock surveillance cameras—do these have a place in the North Country? 

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February, 28, 2026, Sections VII Facebook page – Tonight before the finals at the NYS Wrestling Championships, Coach Mike Hogan was again honored with a NYS Hall of Fame induction. He was already inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. A lifetime achievement award for his success as a wrestler and Coach! 

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Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning the leaked NYSERDA memo outlining the exorbitant implementation costs of the CLCPA:

“The leaked memo from Governor Hochul’s handpicked head of NYSERDA is a bombshell and a scathing indictment of the CLCPA.

“Because of it, Upstate New Yorkers can expect their energy costs to rise an average of $4,000 per household and gas prices can rise to over $5 a gallon as a direct result of these green energy policies. These numbers, which come directly from NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris, highlights the reality of what my Senate Republican Conference colleagues and I have been saying for years: The CLCPA is going to drive up costs and crush our families and small businesses.

“What’s even worse is that in a recent City & State article, Senate Democrats made it clear that they have no intentions of making any changes to the unaffordable and unfeasible CLCPA in the upcoming budget.

“At a time when, according to a recent Marist poll, one-in-three New Yorkers plan to move out of the state due to the escalating cost of living, perhaps my colleagues on the other side of the aisle should reconsider their position and put an end to the failing CLCPA mandates.

Editor’s Note – On Monday the Peru Gazette will ask for Mr. Stec for a comment regarding Republican efforts to combat climate change.

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Westport, NY – The Mental Health Association (MHA) proudly celebrates 60 years of dedicated service to the community on March 3, 2026. For six decades, MHA has remained committed to promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and providing compassionate, person-centered services to individuals and families across the region.

Founded in 1966, MHA has grown from a small community initiative into a comprehensive behavioral health organization offering a wide range of services. Throughout its history, the agency has expanded programs to meet emerging community needs while remaining steadfast in its mission to ensure that mental health support is accessible, responsive, and stigma-free.

Over the years, MHA has developed and strengthened programs including crisis response, opioid response, care coordination, housing support, peer services, community education initiatives, and other services such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The organization continues to adapt and innovate to address the evolving mental health landscape while maintaining a strong foundation of compassion and advocacy. 

Among one of its most impactful services is it’s operation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, providing 24/7 crisis counseling and emotional support. 

MHA proudly serves as the regional 988 contact center covering Franklin, Essex, Clinton, and Hamilton Counties in Northern New York. Read more »

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The “store that beat Walmart” fights for its life, as Village Mercantile seeks path forward

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Ausable Forks Elementary School: Kids learn about the importance of agriculture by planting and tasting microgreens

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