January 2025
S M T W T F S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  

News Categories

Site search

More About The Peru Gazette

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.

Comment Policy

The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

Recent Comments

Archive for 'Education News'

The banners are up again

Fastening photos of Peru High School”s graduating seniors along Route 22B began during the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, the practice is continuing! Parents, family, and friends erected 130 banners on Saturday. Thanks to Jennifer Madore for the photos and congratulations to all the seniors. 

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

This boy’s hometown in Ukraine was bombed. Now he’s graduating in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo

Click here for the NCPR story 

SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates 2023 graduates

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Clinton Co. approves 2023-24 school budgets

Propositions include funding for school buses, libraries Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Central students excel in SUNY-led effort

SUNY Plattsburgh faculty organize, judge regional science fair Click here for the Sun Community News story 

May 16 – Section VII Tuesday: Peru, Saranac win on links

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Advice for protecting plants from this week’s frost

Frost not unusual this time of year Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

May 16, 2023 Peru Central School District Vote & Election Results

Budget Proposition #1 – 354 yes, 179 no Bus Proposition #2 – 385 yes, 152 no Board of Ed Proposition #3 – 462 yes, 76 no Board of Ed – Sarah Mitchell – 401, Stephanie Boswell-Davies – 330 Total Ballots Cast – 540 Note – The district office corrected the total ballots cast to 540. […]

An enjoyable experience at the Peru Central Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 9:30 p.m. Just returned from Peru Central’s Grades 9-12 Spring Concert. It was WONDERFUL! Congratulations to the students, the supportive parents, and the outstanding teachers Christopher Urban, Todd Pray and Emily Allen.

School Budget Vote today, May 16, 2023, from Noon to 9 p.m. in the Peru High School Community Room

School Budget Notice 2023

Malone Central School District appoints Brandon Pelkey as superintendent

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC Reminds Water Recreationists to ‘Clean, Drain, and Dry’ Watercraft and Equipment to Protect New York’s Waters from Invasive Species

Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend More than 14,000 Detections of Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted by Stewards in 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers and disinfect […]

Zach O’Connell has big day at the plate after being honored for over 100 career hits and runs

Story broadcast May 7, 2023 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

VTDigger wins 11 awards in New England journalism competition

Click here for the VTDigger story 

28 local libraries participating in a library crawl

On June 3, 2023, over twenty-eight local libraries are participating in a Library Crawl in our region. The Library Crawl is designed for local families to (re)discover libraries in our area. Many libraries will have activities targeted at children, while others will be open for participants to visit. Participants are encouraged to visit as many […]

Peru School Board candidates respond to five Peru Gazette questions

Beginning in early March, Peru Central School District sought candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Mitchell and Ms. Linda Morgan (appointed to fill the vacant seat previously held by Mr. Thurber). The individual receiving the most votes […]

Police recover body of missing Clarkson University student

A Clarkson University student was found dead Saturday afternoon after swimming in the Raquette River Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch

Click here for the NCR story 

Clinton Community College is looking impressive

Even if you don’t have the time to see the beautiful Lake Champlain views, visiting Clinton Community College is a great stop. Our county leaders improved the appearance of the George Moore Academic and Administration building. In addition, the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, the Ronald B. Stafford Science Building, and the William H. Forrence Health […]

Community invited to help shape Saranac Central’s future

Voting process for the new mascot to run through June 19 Click here for the Sun Community News story