The Peru Gazette

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]

Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week […]

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Food/baby item collection date: Oct. 11 at the Strand Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Plattsburgh, NY, U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, August 31, 2024 – Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey introduced each veteran to the many well-wishers at the 7 a.m. Send-Off Ceremony Thomas Allen, U.S. Navy, 1963-1967  – Vietnam Tom enlisted and had basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station.  Sent to Maryland, Tom trained as a Communication […]

Meeting friendly faces in fire, ambulance, police uniform Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PLATTSBURGH, NY  – When a patient is dying, that person’s comfort and final wishes are of the utmost importance. A local family witnessed one nurse’s dedication to compassionate care, and that is why Ashleigh Leavine, RN, was recognized today as the latest recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at the University of Vermont […]

Plattsburgh, NY – August 31, 2024 – Volunteer firefighters bring trucks from several area departments to every North Country Honor Flight. They salute the veterans traveling down New York Avenue to the flight line. Peru firefighters are usually present; however, they were at the scene of an I87 accident between exits 35 and 36. Thank […]

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Police Chief says he’s having trouble attracting new officers; he can’t fill many open positions Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

On Saturday, August 31, the North Country Honor Flight plans to honor 30 more Veterans by sending them on an all-expense-paid trip to the Washington D.C. Memorials. Almost all of these Veterans are from the Vietnam War. We hope to send them on a journey to heal the wounds received during a turbulent time in […]

Rescheduled from August 26 to August 27 August 27 – 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Part 1. Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will […]

Plattsburgh, NY, August 12, 2024 – Ed Loughran III of Richmond, Virginia, was the top finisher in Lake Champlain’s August 8-12 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite fishing tournament. During the tournament’s four fishing days, Loughran landed 80.12 pounds of small and largemouth bass, just one more than second-place finisher Chris Johnston. The one-ounce difference met an […]

Public Invited – It’s a great show! Plattsburgh, August 8, 2024 – The Peru Gazette was at the Plattsburgh City Marina this morning to witness the start of the August 8-11 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. One hundred of the world’s top bass anglers are vying for the $100,000 first-place prize and a share of the […]

Licensed higher level of care accepting new residents Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh, NY—The Clinton Community College Alumni Association is excited to share that Anna Hewitt-Channell will receive the “Off to a Great Start Award” at the Clinton Alumni Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 17. Anna Hewitt-Channell was born and raised in Plattsburgh and has always loved her community. She married her high school best friend, Brady Channell, […]

This week, Alstom, one of our top Quebec-New York companies, delivered the final cars as part of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Fleet of the Future project. Designed and built in Alstom’s Plattsburgh, New York facility, the rail cars made their way to San Francisco to be assembled and unveiled this month. You can […]

Manufactured in Plattsburgh, NY New Jersey Transit News Release – Last week, the NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer increased seating capacity, mechanical reliability, and improved customer amenities. The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single-level rail cars […]

Plattsburgh, NY- Prepare to make a splash! East Coast Watercross is back and it’s bringing high-octane excitement to Plattsburgh City Beach on August 3-4! Gather your crew, pack your sunscreen, and head to Plattsburgh City Beach to witness the wildest rides and the fiercest competition on the water. Watch in awe as jet skiers soar […]

Nationally recognized program supports new RNs in first year of career  PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/24/2024) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) proudly recognized 27 nurses who completed the New Nurse Residency Program at the hospital. The registered nurses are continuing their work in a variety of care settings at […]

Gather your crew, pack your sunscreen, and head over to Plattsburgh City Beach to witness the wildest rides and the fiercest competition on the water. Watch in awe as jet skiers soar across Lake Champlain, defying gravity and pushing their limits. The City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau are thrilled to host […]

Four top 4th grade winners honored at City Hall Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Events new and old happening all day at City Beach and historic downtown July 6 Click here for the Sun Community News story