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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Dr. Georgia Harkness Commemoration

Welcome to the North Country Bassmaster Elite competitors, crews, friends, and family.

Plattsburgh, 3 PM, August 10, 2024— Watching the boats arrive and weigh in Bassmaster Elite boats at the Plattsburgh Dock Street Marina was great fun. Most fishermen caught between 15 and 20 pounds today and about the same yesterday. The top 50 will compete tomorrow. Fishing will go into Monday because of yesterday’s bad weather […]

Roma Pizza opens its doors in Peru

Peru, NY, August 9, 2024—Peru has another restaurant. On August 8, Roma Pizza opened at 2937 Main St. in the building once occupied by Pasquales Take-Out Pizzeria. The Peru Gazette hopes to write an in-depth story soon. A few restaurant and menu photos are attached. Roma’s phone number is 518-420-8005. It’s open from 11 a.m. […]

New Pediatric/Adolescent Health Center to open in Plattsburgh Aug. 26

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Friday, August 9: Important information about the Mission Golf Tournament

Good Morning; This morning, it became clear that the path and pace of Tropical Storm Debby had changed. The window of clearing that had been forecast yesterday had significantly shrunk, and the time that the effects of the tropical storm are going to hit our region is early afternoon rather than late evening. As I […]

The Run for Jon is only two weeks away. Remember to sign up and/or donate

The 34th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. All proceeds benefit families of local children with serious medical problems. Click here to register As it states on the Run’s website. The Run for Jon is an annual cross-country race and […]

A near-perfect day for a major Lake Champlain fishing tournament

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 […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 

Chicken & Biscuits  Vegetable  Fruit  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Samuel F. Vilas Home’s enhanced assisted living addition now open

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

Heyworth Mason Park Concerts can be a family affair

Peru, NY, August 4, 2024—Nearby rain storms kept the crowd down at the Heyworth Mason Park Sunday night concert. Those who did attend enjoyed the Voca Bella band, especially the Kyle Wenig family, watching Kyle’s dad, Jeff, stand in on guitar with his old band. (Far Right)

North Country communities get Restore NY funding for housing and community spaces

Click here for the NCPR story 

Casella Open House was fun and informative

Morrisonville, NY—North Country residents see Casella Waste Systems’ trucks on highways daily. Last Saturday, July 27, Casella informed people what happens o the materials those trucks haul at an Open House held at the Morrisonville Landfill. Over 300 people enjoyed the attractions for kids, exhibits, free BBQ, and ice cream. General Manager Sean Lukas and […]

Meadowmount student concert this evening in Saranac

CCC Alumni Association Honors Anna Hewitt-Channell with “Off to a Great Start Award”

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, […]

Heyworth Mason Park Sunrise – August 1, 2024

Heyworth Mason Park’s final three history paintings installed

Peru, NY—At 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28th, during the Peru Town Market, artist Greg Badger and town councilman Mel Irwin installed three paintings to complete the Visual Legacy Project at Heyworth Mason Park. The collection of works titled “Windows to the Past” consists of thirty-two paintings on the windows and doors of the historic […]

Free rabies clinic in Beekmantown on Thursday, August 8

Beekmantown, NY, August 1, 2024, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. New York State law requires pets to have their first rabies vaccination by four months of age. Pets may be vaccinated as early as three months of age.  The event will be […]

Watercross in Plattsburgh this weekend

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 […]

Peru thanks Supervisor McDonald for solid leadership

Town department heads appreciate McDonald’s 17.5 year tenure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Run For Jon is Saturday, August 24

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Michigans Salad Potato Chips Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Mark your calendars

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, August 19, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

Moderate-income housing coming to Keene

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH Celebrates Nurse Residency Graduates

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 […]

Troy author and former bank robber Daniel Killion to read at ACW

SARANAC LAKE — Troy author Daniel Killion will be at Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. along with co-author Michael Klane to read from his book Portrait of a Bank Robber. Portrait of a Bank Robber is a work of creative nonfiction that follows Killion’s life from his adoption […]