The Peru Gazette

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  Clinton County is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted to continue Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27 month term from July 1, 2022 through […]

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“PLATTSBURGH | After years of worsening pain, Ali Hurst woke up in tears one morning and knew her health and outlook needed to change. The pain consumed her daily life and that day, the fear of medical procedures and the daunting expenses no longer outweighed the realization that she needed help.” Source: United Way: Making […]

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

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Town of Peru will be closing a portion of Elm Street @ 53 Elm Street tomorrow May 10th  from 9 am till 2 pm for sewer line repair. There will be NO through traffic during this time.  

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Rice Carrots Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 . All Are Welcome at Our Table!

  On Tuesday, May 17th between noon and 9 p.m. Peru School District voters will cast ballots to approve or reject the 2022-2023 school budget and three propositions. They will also cast ballots to determine who is the incoming member of the Peru School Board.  The Peru Gazette posed five questions to the two school […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

A message from Barrie Finnegan, Director of the North Country Honor flight North Country Honor Flight will begin a big year next weekend May 14th with its first two flights of the year. With eight flights scheduled this will be the first of four flight days with two aircraft on each day.  The send off ceremony […]

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