The Peru Gazette

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Given the snow and rain followed by temperatures in the low forties, you might wonder what’s happening at Ausable Chasm today. Thank you, Kristina Heffernan, for the two beautiful photos!

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A message from Sheriff David Favro: “We are mourning the loss of Ronald Ewing. Ron was a 38-year veteran of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and spent nearly 3 decades of his service enforcing the safety, rules, and regulations on Lake Champlain. That was his pride and joy and he earned himself the playful nickname […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  […]

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Photo caption/names (left-right). Back: Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties Development Director Ellie Jent, and JCEO Community Outreach Program Director Lisa Gardner-Goodrow. Front: Craig’s wife, Jill Palleschi, and their three sons, Anthony, Luca, and James. PLATTSBURGH | Adirondack Farms and […]

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you about an unfortunate incident that occurred at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway (Veterans Park). Our team has been alerted to significant damage caused by a reckless driver, and we are currently assessing the full extent of the situation. We want to express our gratitude to caring […]

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As of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the JCEO will be staffing its office in the Peru Town Hall. Personnel shortages resulted in the office being closed for the past few weeks. Rihanna Warren will be the new Peru JCEO Coordinator. The board will advertise bids to replace a small bridge on Cook Rd. Only one […]

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

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CVPH program encourages all those who are eligible to donate in the New Year  Peru drive Monday, January 29  PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/28/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) encourages all those who are eligible, to kick off the New Year […]

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

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December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

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The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]

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The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts.