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Archive for December, 2022

A small, family-operated business going strong after sixty years, how have they done it

By John T. Ryan  December 7, 2022,  Keeseville – The Peru Gazette concentrates on Peru news, but we’re making an exception because Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville is celebrating its 60th anniversary. How has the small family-owned grocery store survived when regional stores usually dominate small towns?  Co-owner George “Speedy” Arnold commented, “We had to find […]

Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Sat., Dec. 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trails in Peru this Saturday, Dec. 10th, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making 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 […]

Holiday Match Update: Over $706k Going to Local Charities so Far

Holiday Match Helps Children All Year Long December 6, 2022—The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is showing the true spirit of the holidays with giving; customer donations have reached over $353,870 through Monday, December 5th. That’s over $706,000 with Stewart’s match, and there are nearly three weeks left to collect! The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has […]

South Burlington rezones land for proposed Tesla dealership

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Hochul signs legislation to crack down on telemarketing calls

Requires telemarketers to immediately give customers options of being added to do-not-call lists during calls Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Jones Toy Drive benefits The Christmas Bureau

Jones hopes to see his office “filled with toys again” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Retiring NY Thruway Authority boss Matt Driscoll defends toll increase

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See photos – Two Saturday night car brakes-ins on Paine St. and Washington Street

Message from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald  Update: 2 Guns and a bulletproof vest were also Stolen by this Person last night in Peru !! From 2 different vehicles!! Plus more Everyone, Please Share!!!!! Car break-ins on Paine and Washington Street in Peru last night just after 12AM !!! This was one of the Vehicles […]

SUNY trustees name John King new chancellor

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Peru Fire Department Nominates 2023 officers

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 […]

Free rabies clinic in Peru on Thursday, Dec. 8

FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids

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Burlington stabbing leaves one man dead

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 6, 2022

Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Gravy Cranberries Bread Dessert   Served 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! 😃

Lake Champlain’s legendary monster inspires upcoming short film

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Plattsburgh police investigate Saturday morning stabbing at downtown nightclub

Officials do not believe there is a threat to the community Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Durand Road crash claims the life of one, injures others

Richie Arroyo mourned as four others recover from Friday’s deadly head-on crash Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Fort Montgomery sold; Canadian brothers look to revitalize land, fort

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Canadian manufacturing company coming to former Pfizer property

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Babbie Museum Holiday Bazaar Dec. 3 and 4

Peru Craft Fair Today – Saturday, Dec. 3

Peru’s Christmas Tree is illuminated and beautiful

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, […]

Rulfs’ Farmstand is beautifully decorated for Christmas, with even more decorations to come.

Minimum wage increase coming this month in New York

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Draft NY Assembly maps kick out 3 Central New York members from their districts

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