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A thought-provoking message from Sister Debbie Blow, Executive Director from the North Country Mission of Hope.

Good day everyone, There always seems to be plenty of information to share as to what is happening in the Mission of Hope, so let’s begin.  I think you’ll find this news/notes quite full of info. 1.  Ukraine humanitarian aid: First, while I don’t have the exact figure yet, we have gone well over the […]

New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Contour Airlines gets a big Plattsburgh welcome

By John T. Ryan May 18, 2022, Plattsburgh – In January, SkyWest announced plans to pull out of multiple markets due to COVID-related staffing challenges. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation prevented the airline from doing so until a new carrier could take over. Today, Clinton County leaders officially welcomed Contour Airlines CEO Matt Chaifetz […]

Discipline, continuity, hard work, and a spouse’s support yield success

Photos – Edward’s 2012 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame photo and several photos of Edwards demonstrating a take-down at a February 2022 team practice. By John T. Ryan Peru – Gary Edwards was a high school business education teacher at Peru Central for 26 years; however, his five-sport coaching career made the headlines last year […]

Ward Lumber Honored

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

Girls can play Peru Youth Commission baseball, more signs erected, and sewer system upgrade cost rises

  Peru – Peru will have a young lady playing baseball this summer if she chooses to do so. At the Monday, May 9, Town Board meeting Youth Director John Flynn asked the board for guidance. Over the years only boys have participated in Peru’s summer baseball program; however, a girl indicated she would like […]

Mega Millions winning numbers: New York Lottery admits ‘human error’ in drawing – syracuse.com

Source: Mega Millions winning numbers: New York Lottery admits ‘human error’ in drawing – syracuse.com

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s April 11, 2022 Meeting

Click here to see minutes on the town’s website. http://www.perutown.com/min22/2022-04-11-RM.pdf

Lunar eclipse to turn May full moon into a blood moon: When to see it – syracuse.com

Source: Lunar eclipse to turn May full moon into a blood moon: When to see it – syracuse.com

Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

Source: Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

See top baby names for US boys, girls in 2021 – syracuse.com

Source: See top baby names for US boys, girls in 2021 – syracuse.com

Stefanik Announces Air Service Will Continue at Ogdensburg, Plattsburgh Airports

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

Unique Boutique Sale, Saturday, May 14

Assemblyman Jones honors North Country women at 2022 Women of Distinction Awards

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his 2022 Women of Distinction Awards. The Women of Distinction Awards is held annually and honors influential local women for their hard-earned achievements and commitment to improving their communities and those around them. “The North Country is home to many remarkable women who help our neighbors in need […]

County Appoints New Director of Public Health 

Clinton County, April 29, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sisson, as the Director of Public Health in Clinton County. Mr. Sisson comes to CCHD after 18 years as the Heath, Safety, Risk Management Specialist at Champlain Valley Educational Services.  “I am very excited to join […]

Former P-R editor Jim Dynko dies at 74 | News | pressrepublican.com

Jim was a longtime Peru resident. Source: Former P-R editor Jim Dynko dies at 74 | News | pressrepublican.com

Kinney Drugs to host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | Drug Store News

Source: Kinney Drugs to host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | Drug Store News

Keeping busy is this man’s pleasure

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone who travels the River Road on cold winter days must have noticed the small apple orchard at the corner of the River and Jarvis Rd and thought, “What’s that crazy man doing at the top of that long ladder on a day like this?” That man is […]

A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, power NYC, and impact Quebec | NCPR News

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

CVPH Peru Blood Drive – Monday, May 16th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.   Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The donated blood is used in our region.   The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus […]

Chamber to offer two training programs – a leadership and digital marketing training series

Plattsburgh, NY (4/26/2022) – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer – designed to help small businesses, business owners, and their employees. Leadership Training Series When: One, 2.5 hour class (9am-11:30am), once per week, from May 10th through June 27th (8 classes in total) Where: All classes are in-person at the North […]

Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers – and how to find them. 

 May 3, 6 pm, at the House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh with Civil War Historian Julie Dowd and Civil War Veteran descendant Jacob Woodward.

It’s not too late to join your neighbors this morning

These folks turned out at 8 a.m this morning. Lions club members will be in the parking lot until noon with plastic gloves, bags and pickers. Casella vouchers are available if you can’t return the trash to the Fire Station this morning. On Saturday, April 23rd, the Peru Lions Club is partnering with the Peru […]

How to make your day!

Your Peru Gazette Editor encountered animals twice today. First, it was a Bernese Mountain Dog at Aubuchon’s and then a turkey and goats of all sizes at a friend’s house.

Here’s how New York’s 2023 investments in child care could be a ‘game changer’ | NCPR News

Source: Here’s how New York’s 2023 investments in child care could be a ‘game changer’ | NCPR News