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Archive for May, 2023

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.

Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

Essex County, NY, woman dies in car crash

New York State Police said the woman’s vehicle was hit head-on by a driver who crossed into the oncoming lane. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru School Board candidates respond to five Peru Gazette questions

Beginning in early March, Peru Central School District sought candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Mitchell and Ms. Linda Morgan (appointed to fill the vacant seat previously held by Mr. Thurber). The individual receiving the most votes […]

Agenda – Peru Planning Board, Wednesday, May 24 @ 6 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 26, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. P2023-008 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA P2023-009 3-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA Chip […]

Police recover body of missing Clarkson University student

A Clarkson University student was found dead Saturday afternoon after swimming in the Raquette River Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch

Click here for the NCR story 

Clinton Community College is looking impressive

Even if you don’t have the time to see the beautiful Lake Champlain views, visiting Clinton Community College is a great stop. Our county leaders improved the appearance of the George Moore Academic and Administration building. In addition, the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, the Ronald B. Stafford Science Building, and the William H. Forrence Health […]

The Ausable River approaches Ausable Chasm’s Rainbow Falls, passing over the Falls, under the Route 9 Bridge, and onto Lake Champlain.

TURN UP YOUR SOUND AND LISTEN TO ITS AWESOME POWER! 

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

The Lake Champlain view from Clinton Community College is a must-stop

A spring drive along Route 9 isn’t complete without viewing Lake Champlain, Crab Island, Valcour Island, and the Green Mountains from our beautiful Clinton Community College. May 6, 2023.

Spring is here, especially along Route 9

May 6th appears to be the true start of a beautiful North Country 2023 spring, especially along Lake Champlain. Your Peru Gazette reporter met visitors from Canada, the Hudson Valley, and Pennsylvania at Ausable Chasm, volunteers sprucing up the nearby Underground Railroad Museum, and people fishing and kayaking at Ausable Point. Earlier in the morning, […]

Clinton County Historical Association Community Calendar Events for May 2023

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events for May. All events are free and open to the public. May 16 – 6:45 pm, Amazing Stories of the Women of the Delord House, with Pat Loughan, sharing photos and little-known facts about their lives and legacies. Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

Community invited to help shape Saranac Central’s future

Voting process for the new mascot to run through June 19 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

DEC releases deer harvest numbers for 2022

Numbers up by 10 percent over 2021 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Now that the new state budget is done, what changes have been made to bail reform?

Click here for the NCPR story 

World Health Organization downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer a global health emergency

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting & Budget Hearing May 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room.  As part of the meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing on the District’s three (3) propositions slated for voter consideration on May 16, 2023, which include the […]

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several May Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for the region. […]

AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of May 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023, and Special Meeting of April 10, 2023. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  […]

Celebrate Water Week

Join DEC’s Division of Water in celebrating Water Week May 7 – 13. For almost 40 years, New York has set aside a full week in May to focus on its water resources, highlight water issues, and encourage stewardship. This year’s theme is Water Protection and Conservation. In New York, we are fortunate to have […]

It’s time for Granny’s Attic, the Unique Boutique Sale

If you like a vast choice and bargains, the Peru Community Fellowship Center is the place to be Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.