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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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Clinton County Legislature Meeting of February 28, 2024. Laurie Parsons describes Elmore SPCA’s financial challenges.

Thank you, Home Town Cable, for taping all the Legislature’s meetings. Mrs. Parsons begins at the 19:00 minute mark. 

Allegiant Announces New Route to Florida with One-Way Fares as Low as $79

✈️ Exciting News! ✈️ Get ready for a seamless journey as Allegiant proudly introduces a new nonstop route from Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) beginning June 12, 2024. Embark on your next escape with one-way fares starting at just $79*, making travel dreams a reality. Revel in the ease of […]

Animal rights advocate calls for tighter regulations on dog tethering in Clinton County

The recent investigation of A Canine Gem has boosted awareness of animal rights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. awarded $3M in FAST NY grant awards

Funding furthers infrastructure growth at the Clinton County Business Innovation Gateway Click here for the Sun Community News story 

BOCES students build, sell tiny homes

Building Trades program teaches home-building skills Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Allegiant adds flights from Plattsburgh to Sarasota

One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Knelly named special advisor to SUNY for CCC transition

CCC’s academic and administrative operations slated to move campuses by fall 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story

Clinton Community College ranked third best community college in New York State

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Several Quaker Products Recalled

Clinton County Health Department The Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the recall to include additional cereals and bars. To learn more, visit https://www.quakerrecallusa.com/.

Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

President John Kowal Presents Vision to Strengthen the Future of Clinton Community College

January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]

Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

No subscription needed to read North Country Public Radio stories  Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Hoping to draw visitors, St. Lawrence County launches lodging website

Click here to view the NCPR story 

Growing industry on Clinton County Airport Flightline

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. sets 2024 Budget at $198.5M

Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue. “Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.” Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

Is your well water supply contaminated?

Clinton Co. celebrates first Breeze flight to Orlando

CEO David Neeleman “We fly to places that other people don’t fly” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State Police begins move from Lewis complex

Troop B to be out of Essex Co. Safety by Dec. 1 Click here for the Sun Community news story 

2023 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7 – See a sample ballot here

Tuesday, December 2023 is Election Day. Several important offices must be filled, especially at the county level. Peru voters cast ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here is a sample ballot. It includes the two propositions on the backside […]

Candidates for Clinton County’s contested election races responded to our questions

Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 7.  If you didn’t read these responses when they were posted, please take a few minutes to read them now.  Click here for Clinton County Legislature Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions. Click here for the Clinton County Clerk Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions Click here for the […]

This Clinton County Legislature race could change which party has control

Area 5 Peru voters have an impoprtant role to play  Click here for the NCPR story 

Sun Community News Reports: $49M in state funding for airports across the state

Funding included for Plattsburgh International, Floyd Bennett and Adirondack Regional airports Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Area 5 Clinton County Legislature Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)

Two candidates are competing to be Area 5 Legislator, Rick Hazen on the Democratic Line and Kevin J. Randall on the Republican and Five First Lines. They were kind enough to respond to four Peru Gazette questions.  Rick Hazen 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. […]

Area 7 Clinton County Legislature Candidate Responds to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)

Robert B. (Rob) Timmons is seeking reelection to office on the Republican Party Line to represent Area 7 in the Clinton County Legislature.  The Democratic Party did not name a candidate; therefore, Timmons is running unopposed. The Peru Gazette is grateful to Mr. Timmons for responding to our questions and we thank him for his […]