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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Archive for September, 2022

Official: Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter

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TRAVELER ADVISORY

CREWS MILLING IN PREPARATION FOR PAVING OPERATIONS ON STATE ROUTE 3 IN PLATTSBURGH Please be advised that traffic using State Route 3 (Cornelia Street) in Plattsburgh, Clinton County will encounter crews milling in preparation for an upcoming paving project. Work will begin around the intersection of State Route 3 and Route 22B and will end […]

NYSP to deploy North Country troopers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona

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Loved ones, first response family grieve loss of leader Max Thwaits III

Essex County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Director Max Thwaits III died unexpectedly early Monday. He was 40 years old. “He was one of the good guys.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shops pledges $1M to Plattsburgh YMCA

YMCA moves closer to $13 million goal thanks to Dake Foundation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Federal Ray Brook Prison staffing levels at ‘dangerous’ levels according to union president

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The 2022 Applefest is history

Editor’s Note  – Music static issues resulted in having to insert new music at 8:24 p.m. on September 20, 2022. Peru – Thanks to the many people who attended, community support, the wonderful weather, and the many volunteers, the 2022 Applefest was a success. Approximately 125 volunteers contribute time and talents to make it happen. […]

Plattsburgh mayor says it’s ‘too little, too late’ to save the Crete

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2022 Service Academy Night for High School Students and Parents

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced an upcoming virtual workshop for high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “This free workshop is an important resource for students in my district who are considering the extensive opportunities available through our nation’s prestigious military academies,” Stefanik said. “The North Country and […]

Burlington City Council Green-Lights Four Cannabis Businesses

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$45 million expansion project at Malone dairy farm has eco-friendly features

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DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest

Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Office of Cannabis Management to host Plattsburgh workshop

Thursday, Sept. 22, informational workshop for potential retail applicants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD

Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.

2022 St Augustine’s 44th Annual Applefest Parade put to music

Photos by Jim Falvo supplemented with a few taken from the east side of Main Street by John Ryan

CVPH blood drive today beginning at 3 p.m.

Good Morning! This is a friendly reminder that there will be a blood drive today, Monday, September 19, 2022, held at the St. Augustine Parish Center between the hours of 3 pm – 6:30 pm. Come save lives & enjoy some snacks! ​*** ID required ***   ​If you cannot make the drive but would […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Ham Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at t. Augustine’s Parish Center, 303o Main st., Peru, NY. All are welcome at our table!

It’s official: Magical ice castles are coming back to the Adirondacks this winter

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Bystanders talked with, held onto woman on edge of I-81 overpass, firefighters say

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Comptroller’s Audit finds Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision lacking transportation controls

“The Department has not established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses. The Department performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the Contractor. Further, the Contractor data does not include sufficient detail the Department would need to adequately monitor vehicle repairs and maintenance costs. Also, the Department does […]

Elmore SPCA expenses spike with increasing shelter needs

Saturday, Sept. 17 ‘Street Drive’ looks to help offset costs Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stefanik Announces Grant to Combat Drug Abuse, Mental Health Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced Behavioral Health Services North in Plattsburgh will receive $746,744 from the Department of Health and Human Services to invest in mental health and substance abuse services. “These taxpayer dollars will return to our district to protect and care for the mental health of our communities,” Stefanik said. […]

Bed Bath & Beyond to shutter Plattsburgh location

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Stefanik co-sponsors bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks

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Polio recently reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?

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