The Peru Gazette

Public Encouraged to Submit Input on Detailed Plan to Reduce Phosphorus The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is extending the public comment period on the draft Watershed Implementation Plan for Lake Champlain to April 5, 2023. The draft plan creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and […]

The County of Clinton is proud to announce that Christine Peters has been hired as the Commissioner for the Department of Social Services (DSS). Christine Peters has served as the Director of Legal and Social Services for the County since January 2012 and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as the new Commissioner. “We […]

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Most snow accumulation expected in the Greens and Adirondacks through Sunday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Be the One Scholarships offered for first time since 2019 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Michigans Macaroni Salad Fruit 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 invited and welcome. We always look forward to seeing everyone!

 By John T Ryan  March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term.  Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told […]

Features 10,000 eggs and a visit from the Easter Bunny PLATTSBURGH, NY – A family favorite Easter tradition returns to the front lawn at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. sharp. Known as the fastest event in Plattsburgh, […]

Shaun Akin elected mayor of Dannemora Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Two men charged with 2nd degree murder in Keeseville death Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

A report by the Correctional Association of New York, which monitors prison conditions, found there has been “numerous departures from basic adherence” to the HALT Act Click here for the Times-Union story

Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. at the Peru Town Hall  Call to order Motion, Discussion, Approval of March Agenda Motion, Discussion, Approval of January Meeting Minutes Youth Director Update Motion Discussion Approval of Youth Commission Appointments 2022 Brian Marino – Chairman Emily Sypek – Vice Chair Krista Bull – Secretary Kristin Marino – Assistant Youth […]

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“…they needed to do something with people because the resources up there were being overrun,” Page said Click here for the VTDigger story 

Investigators say it was a drug deal gone bad  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 107,735 Americans died from drug poisonings between August 2021 and August 2022, and 66% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Approximately 23% of fentanyl powder and 7% of fentanyl pills seized by the DEA in 2022 contained xylazine, according to Milgram.” Click here for the NCPR […]

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Body found yesterday at Ausable Chasm Bridge riverbank  Click here for the NCPR story 

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The Clinton County Historial Association announces the formation of Clinton County’s America250 Semiquincentennial Anniversary Steering Committee. The Committee is a coalition of historical, educational, nonprofit, government, and other representatives who, for several months, have been discussing the various event opportunities for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. The committee’s objective is […]