The Peru Gazette

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 By John T Ryan  March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term.  Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told […]

A report by the Correctional Association of New York, which monitors prison conditions, found there has been “numerous departures from basic adherence” to the HALT Act Click here for the Times-Union story

The Clinton County Historial Association announces the formation of Clinton County’s America250 Semiquincentennial Anniversary Steering Committee. The Committee is a coalition of historical, educational, nonprofit, government, and other representatives who, for several months, have been discussing the various event opportunities for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. The committee’s objective is […]

Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]

National Weather Service, Burlington – 345 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…In New York, […]

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Part of N.Y. Department of Labor’s four-year technology implementation plan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By Marque Moffett What do you get when you mix some elbow grease, lunchtime Googling sessions, science, ingenuity, math, and a few training workshops? According to Peru Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell, when the mix happens at Peru’s Highway Department, you get considerable savings to taxpayers and significant environmental gains.   Mike Farrell and Deputy Superintendent […]

Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 12, 2023, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.   Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Mar 12, 2023, then the day before. There was more light in the evening. Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight […]

News Release (Mooers, NY) – With a call for bold new leadership, Brandi Lloyd has announced that she is running for Clinton County Clerk. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to run for this position, to serve the residents, taxpayers, and businesses of Clinton County as their Clerk.” Lloyd stated, “Our County needs a […]

 March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]

March 9, 2023 Despite the state’s economic recovery since the pandemic first hit three years ago, significant headwinds will present challenges to ongoing economic growth and fiscal stability. The state faces prolonged inflation, rising federal interest rates and the end of federal relief aid that was instrumental in balancing the past two budgets, according to […]

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru & Plattsburgh – It’s not uncommon for people, especially seniors, to need a medical assistance device on a short-term basis. Fortunately, at least three local organizations offer them free of charge, typically for up to sixty days. If people know they need a device for a more extended period, a […]

1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

State Senator Dan Stec’s wife enters politics  Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Pulled Pork Coleslaw Hamburg Bun Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augusine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome at our table.

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March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

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