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Statewide burn ban in effect

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Multiple Award-Winning Pianist Clayton Stephenson Performs Solo in Saranac

Solo recital on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), […]

Champlain Area Trails Expands Outdoor Programming with Family Events and Educational Partnerships

WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. With over 100 miles of trails, 3,000 acres of protected land, and hundreds of hikes, outdoor education outings, and volunteer […]

New Support Group for Ostomy Patients at CVPH

Meetings aim to help patients feeling isolated (CVPH photo and news release)   PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/11/2024)—Ostomy care can lead to many difficult questions for patients and their family members. University of Vermont Health Network—Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital aims to address that by offering a new support group. The first meeting will occur on Thursday, November 14, […]

Stefanik accepts Trump’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador

Reactions from the 21st Congressional roll in after formal nomination and acceptance Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]

VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.

Peru Elementary students honor veterans in special assembly

1st graders sang patriotic songs and gave speeches about the history of each branch of the military Click here for the MYNBC5 news story 

Billy Jones makes City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

Described as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada” Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Peru Fire Dept. Scholarship Fundraiser – Friday, Nov. 8

How to support Peru Indoor Track’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Click below for the 2024 Clinton County Election Results

Click here for the Clinton County Board of Elections Totals 

Jim Langley is retiring; new owners to continue serving Peru and the North Country

By John T Ryan November 5, 2024, Peru, NY – One of Peru’s most visible and long-standing businesses will change hands at the end of this year. Langley Insurance Agency owner James Langley Jr. is retiring on December 31, 2024, and Troy Shepherd will become the agency’s new owner. Shepherd, the owner of the MLM […]

It’s Election Day 2024; Polls close at 9 p.m.

Peru, NY – Eighteen voters were ready to enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center when the polls opened this morning at 6 a.m. By 6:23 a.m., 60 voters had cast ballots. Peru High School Teacher Catherine Butts was first in line, followed by Mark Provost and Fred Chase. The polls close at 9 p.m. The Peru […]

Northway accident claims the life of tractor-trailer driver

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Why is every North Country race for the NYS Legislature uncontested?

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October 28 Town Board Meeting Summary and Video

At the Monday, October 28 meeting, the Peru Town Board: Approved selling a used paver and roller to the Town of Jay for $40,000. The paver is owned jointly with the Town of Ausable, which will receive $15,000 of the $40,000 total sale price. Approved a one-year snow and ice removal contrast with the Clinton […]

Peru’s orchards are beautiful during all the seasons

Forrence Orchards, Barney Downs Rd., November 3, 2024

An Invitation from the Town of Peru – Meet and Greet Peru’s new Supervisor, Craig Randall

Tuesday, November 5th, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Peru Town Hall.

Historial Association’s November Programs

November 7, 6:30 pm, CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Mooers (Part III). Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development, which opened up Clinton County […]

Forest Rangers rescue hiker in Keene

Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 26 at 1:45 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker with a lower leg injury on Mount Marcy. New York State Police Pilot Engel flew Forest Rangers Lewis and O’Connor to the scene. Ranger Lewis lowered Ranger O’Connor down to the 45-year-old from Lockport. […]

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter

“Given this lower year-over-year growth, local officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller […]

Former CCC Students Inducted into National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame

Plattsburgh, NY –A group of former Clinton Community College (CCC) students and coaches were recently honored with induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements in the Champlain Valley Baseball League. These athletes and coaches have made significant contributions to the sport, and this recognition highlights their lasting impact on […]

Peru beats PHS 37-12 in high school football

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NYS awards Peru $16 million for wastewater treatment and water system upgrades

New York political leaders announced today that North Country Communities had been awarded $51 million in water infrastructure grants.  The state awarded Peru $16 million: $5,000,000 for a water systems improvement project and $11,087,515 for wastewater treatment plant unit process and disinfection upgrades. The projects receiving grant assistance are as follows: Town of Champlain, $5,477,500 […]