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Archive for June, 2023

U.S. customs has been checking vehicles before they leave the country. Here’s why

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fulton’s Folly Band today, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth-Mason Park. Bring the family and have a great time.

Click here for YouTube video 

Remember! It’s Peru Town Market Day today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Valcour Island Lighthouse Tours offered on July 9

IT’S LIGHTHOUSE SEASON – You are invited to join us on Sunday, July 9, at the Peru Dock to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Captain Mick Maynard will provide round-trip transportation. The $30 per person fee will include a Valcour Island Heritage Trail Guide and George Clifford’s book on Lake Champlain […]

June 26 Town Board Meeting Agenda

Peru Town Board’s June 26, 2023 Meeting Agenda 

Girl Scout Troop 4183 presents book lending box to town

Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 presented a Book Lending Box to the town at the Town Board’s June 12, 2023 meeting. Troop Leader Melissa Hart said the girls designed, built, and painted the box. They even filled it with some of their favorite books. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the town would work with the […]

An investigation into ORDA’s ‘billion dollar bet’ in the Adirondacks

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Keeseville Giuseppe’s Pizza operating from one location.

By John T Ryan Peru is fortunate to be the home of several excellent restaurants, but when they’re looking for a different taste, several enjoy Giuseppe’s Pizza in Keeseville. Until two weeks ago, Giuseppe’s Pizza had two Keeseville locations, 1711 Front St. downtown and 243 Rt. N. near the Pleasant Corner Restaurant. The owner, Oscar […]

Restaurants tackle staffing shortages amidst summer rush

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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids

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New York lawmakers OK bill removing medical debt from credit reports

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Peru Highway Department has been busy paving this month

June has been a paving month Peru Highway Department. The Dashnaw Road was first, followed this week by the 10,475 feet of Mannix Road. Mannix is done except for shoulders and stripping. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated, ” We will work on the end that we didn’t pave and get it ready for paving next […]

Saranac Middle School student arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate

The unnamed student was stabbed one time in the back, according to New York State Police. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC 3-minute video explains how to discourage neighborhood bears

DMV UNVEILS NEW SET OF REGIONAL LICENSE PLATES AROUND THE STATE

New Plates Feature Images Representing the State’s 10 Regions Albany, NY – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned North Country regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions. The plate features an image of […]

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR DAN STEC CONCERNING NOVA BUS

Company announced it’s closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025              “I was disheartened to hear today’s announcement that Nova Bus will be closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025. The jobs being lost due to this closure, combined with the impact this will have on affiliated businesses in our region, will have major consequences on our […]

Road work planned throughout Clinton Co. in 2023

Drivers may experience delays while work is underway Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Student assaulted at Saranac Middle School

Students ordered to shelter in place Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Farm Center closes its doors in Peru; reopens in Plattsburgh under a new name

June 21, 2023 – On June 14, the Peru Farm Center closed its Route 22, Peru location. The business relocated to 5 Latour Avenue in Plattsburgh, where it operates as Taylor Equipment and Powersports. Story Updated 9:21 p.m. June 21, 2023.  

Peru couple honored to participate in program that may positively impact our nation’s health and well-being

Peru resident Cheryl Breen Randall and her husband Craig were among the few Clinton County residents selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Survey. Cheryl was kind enough to tell us about their experience and how the survey may impact our nation’s future health care. By Cheryl Breen Randall  It all started in […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is shocking

“Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is devastating news for the North Country and my heart goes out to the 350+ employees who call Nova Bus home. Between the ancillary companies and the transportation manufacturing hub, there is truly no doubt that this will have a huge impact on our communities and our region. While this does […]

Nova Bus to leave New York, close Plattsburgh facility

Production in North America will be focused to Canadian facilities in Quebec, according to the announcement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2023 Heyworth-Mason Park Concert Schedule

Don’t forget to come and enjoy Sunday’s Community Concert

Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.

Peru Town Board Meeting of June 12, 2023 – Video and Agenda

Future Peru Gazette Peru Town Board meeting coverage will include the agenda, our YouTube Video, and, if needed and time-permitting, later feature stories on the meeting’s most critical issues or news of interest.  Click here for Town Board Agenda – June 12, 2023.