The Peru Gazette

“I realized I enjoy my life,” Parkinson’s patients share the impact boxing has had on their lives Click here for the MYNBC 5 story

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May 11 – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum. Celebrating National Train Day. CCHA will be celebrating National Train Day at the Museum with a one-day-only exhibit of trains of all sizes – N scale, G Scale, O scale, and HO scale.  Plus a special showing of Gary Brandstetter’s HO scale […]

“All five students put in much work beyond the school day.” By John T Ryan  Over the past twenty years, American schools have strived to strengthen their science programs. The emphasis on science followed a 2005 report titled Rising Above the Gathering Storm issued by the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. The […]

Sunday ceremony renamed Chesterfield bridge on Rt. 22 for fallen hero From the office of NYS Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Matt Simpson and Chesterfield Town Supervisor Clayton Barber took part in an official ceremony on Sunday renaming the bridge in Chesterfield over state route 22 in memory of late Lance Corporal […]

“When Cole Kachejian was diagnosed with leukemia in late 2021, he had no guarantee he would make it to where he is today.” Click here to read the Cardinal Points story 

By John T Ryan Over the past several years, the Plattsburgh region has become a manufacturing hub, especially in the transportation industry. With that success, there’s a need for special skills, such as welding. On Friday, April 26, North Country Welding Academy held its third graduation ceremony at Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing […]

Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the road was to be closed at 2:30 p.m. until urther notice.  Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell will be closing the section of Telegraph Road indefinitely at 2:30 pm. between house # 403 and 382.    Any questions can be directed to him at 518-369-4845.   See the previous Peru Gazette story for more details

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“…New Yorkers will get 20 hours of paid time off from work for healthcare appointments during pregnancy.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton County (-0.4%) Growth driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth […]

Once again, the twice-yearly Granny’s Attic Unique Boutique sale is this Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St, at the corner of Routes 22 and 22B in the heart of Peru. All are welcome!! The variety and number […]

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Peru – Each year, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans For Lent” program at St. Augustine’s Church and making a monetary donation. As they have done for so many years, St. Augustine’s parishioners responded to the […]

The Town of Plattsburgh is proud to announce the hosting of a Housing Symposium on May 23rd, 2024, at the West Side Ballroom is at 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY. With the North Country facing its unique challenges amidst the housing crisis, this symposium aims to convene stakeholders, experts, and community leaders to explore […]

Dr. Moga is the only Northern New York surgeon with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery  PLATTSBURGH, NY –Iustin Moga, MD, the only orthopedic surgeon in Northern New York with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery, is accepting new patients at the University of Vermont Health […]

“Time and again, I’ve said that the budget is a reflection of the priorities and values of our state government. And it’s clear that this year’s enacted state budget shows that Governor Hochul and Democrat legislative leaders’ priorities are not the needs of our working class families and seniors. The plan they pushed through with […]

Syracuse.com summary: “Additionally, New York will expedite the closure of up to five state prisons in an effort to save money amid the state’s declining prison population. The governor has until next March to choose which prisons will close. The state has shuttered two dozen correctional facilities since 2011 because of vacant beds, saving about […]

Peru, NY, April 20, 2024—Peru Lions Club President David Dalton reports that many families, young people, and Girl Scouts participated in today’s Peru Clean-up Day, as did several members of a SUNY Plattsburgh fraternity. The Peru Lions Club and the Peru K-5 PTO coordinated the event.

Plattsburgh – April 17, 2024 – The George and Shirley Moore Foundation of Keeseville presented the Heart Well Homestead with a $25,000 donation to help establish a maternity home in the city of Plattsburgh. Heart Well Homestead is a new nonprofit in Clinton County that will strive to alleviate homelessness by operating a 24-month transitional […]

Peru – Monday, April 10, 2024—The Peru Town Board conducted a Special Meeting to authorize the payment of routine bills, which the board did. (Because of the eclipse, only one regular meeting is being held this month). Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell requested that the board allow the sale of a 1996 water truck and a […]

Kevin D. Kosza was arrested and was arraigned this morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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