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Archive for May, 2024

Peru native Connor Douglass – Community and Workforce Development Specialist at Clinton Community College

Connor Douglass, a Peru native with a passion for sports and community development, is returning to his roots as he takes on the role of Center for Community and Workforce Development Specialist at Clinton Community College. A 2016 graduate of Peru High School, Connor embarked on an impressive educational journey that led him to SUNY […]

Why so many North Country students are enrolling in BOCES’ Career and Technical Education programs

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Bike ferry linking Burlington, Colchester causeway, Champlain islands is back in action

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State Senator Dan Stec welcomes Peru student Melina Mitchell to Albany

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) welcomed Peru High School junior Melina Mitchell to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters’ 2024 Students Inside Albany Conference. Mitchell, one of 60 students statewide selected for the conference, spent the afternoon in Albany at the Capitol and shadowed the senator while […]

Peru Central School District Voting Results

Budget Proposition #1 Yes – 327 No – 153 Bus Proposition #2 Yes – 327 No – 155 Total Ballots Cast 483 Board Member Bonnie Berry – re-elected for 3-yr term with 364 votes 

Andrew Woodruff and friends in recital on Saturday, June 1

Andrew Woodruff is familiar to those who have enjoyed the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Christmas concerts. His exceptional talents, particularly his piano duets with Steve Collier, have left a lasting impression. Now, Andrew is ready to showcase his growth after three years of honing his skills as a music education and jazz studies student at Ithaca […]

Heat and humidity bring strong thunderstorms Tuesday in Vermont, New York

A few storms could be capable of becoming severe in the afternoon Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

North County Honor Flight #53 Military Biographies – Vietnam to Dessert Storm

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony (Note – On May 23, 2024, the Gazette updated this post to include the last four veterans. The Gazette apologizes for the error.)  Barry Badore, U.S. Army 1967-1977 – Vietnam  Barry followed his father’s footsteps into the Army. Barry received training as a […]

North County Honor Flight #52 Military Biographies – WWII to Dessert Storm

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony  Winfried Belanger, U.S. Air Force, 1960-1990 – Vietnam Trained as an Avionics Repairman, Win was the guy who could fix anything that was broken. Flying from Langley Air Force Base, two KB-50, 4-engine aerial refueling tankers headed to the Azores. Flight “Tyler 41,” […]

Plattsburgh rail car manufacturer is an industry leader

Here’s an excellent video on Alstom, a subway and commuter car manufacturer with a plant at 71 Wall St. in Plattsburgh. Bombardier Transportation came to Plattsburgh in 1996. Alstom purchased Bombardier in 2021.

Local Mustang Club supports our Vets

Three cheers to members of our local Ford Mustang Club. They always park along New York Ave cheering North Country Honor Flights. Photo – May 18, 2024.

May 19, 2024 – Early Sunday morning in Peru, NY.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Special BOE Meeting May 21

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Library on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]

Babbie Museum, a great place for adults and children

Saturday, May 18, 2024 – The Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum opened for the season today. There have been activities today, and they will continue tomorrow. What a GREAT place to bring the family! A fun new exhibit featuring kids’ games includes fresh popcorn, cotton candy, and crafts to make and take home. On […]

Peru Gazette Website Traffic Summary April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024

https://www.perugazette.com Total Sessions – 17,896 Increase sessions: 108% vs previous 30 days Total Pageviews – 23,239 Increase pageviews: 115% vs the previous 30 days Total Engagement – 5,962 Thank you, Peru Gazette Readers!!!!!!

Former NBC5 anchor Stewart Ledbetter announces candidacy for Vermont State Senate

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Clinical Pharmacist Honored With BEE Award

Vincent Ludewig Recognized for Extraordinary Teamwork  PLATTSBURGH, NY (05/17/2024) – Whether it’s a broken arm, undergoing a procedure, battling cancer or recovering from an illness, patients rely on the Inpatient Pharmacy at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) to get the medications they need to feel better. Teamwork is […]

Stefanik Announces Agreement Between Amtrak and CN to Make Track Improvements and Avoid Future Summer 

Congresswoman Stefanik News Release  Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy, Amtrak and the Canadian National Railway (CN) have reached an agreement to make the track improvements needed to prevent any future summer stoppages of service of Amtrak’s Adirondack Line. “I am proud to announce that following my advocacy, Amtrak […]

Firefighters and emergency personnel bring a real-life experience to Peru High School juniors and seniors

By John T Ryan Peru, May 16, 2024—This morning, Peru High School’s juniors and seniors witnessed something that, hopefully, they’ll never forget. The two-hundred-fifty students watched as firefighters, emergency personnel and student volunters reenacted a two-vehicle crash involving drugs and distracted driving. One youth died at the scene of the crash. Later, in the high […]

MIchigans For MIssion, Sunday May 19 (Yummy!)

Peru, NY, 6:30 p.m., May 15, 2024. Peru was just a “little bit” beautiful!

North Country Public Radio hiring a news host and arts reporter

North Country Public Radio is hiring a news host and #arts reporter. You’d host our 30-min morning show, Northern Light, alongside Monica Sandreczki and report on arts and culture in the Adirondack North Country. Salary: $58,459 #journojobs @currentpubmedia #pubradiojobs https://northcountrypublicradio.org/hiring.html

Heart’s Delight Spring Premier Returns to Clinton County Fairgrounds

4th Annual Show will include Western Dressage Performer Jeff Wilson Chazy, NY – The Heart’s Delight Spring Premier Open Horse Show will once again return to the Clinton County Fairgrounds May 25-26, 2024. Miner Institute invites the public to attend and watch a wide array of disciplines and horse breeds. The show starts at 8 […]

St. Lawrence Seaway’s visitor center presents new face for tourism in Massena

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