The Peru Gazette

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on New York State’s $220 billion Far-Left budget: “Kathy Hochul has given New York the most expensive budget in its history, which will ensure New York remains the highest taxed state in the nation. She is fueling the fire of New York’s exodus because her budget […]

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John Ryan Editor: Allison Hulbert Bruce asked that the Peru Gazette publish the letter that follows. It’s related to my story March 30th story titled, The changing Bear Swamp Rd. I would like to take a moment to respond to the comments raised by John Ryan’s recent article in the Peru Gazette regarding the clearing […]

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is open to receive submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st District. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art showcasing the talent of students in my district for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This […]

  By John T. Ryan   Over the past few days, the Peru Gazette has received messages asking, “What’s happening on the Bear Swamp Road across from Dunkin Donuts? Someone is clearing the property.” The property in question is a 19.7-acre parcel—four acres zoned commercial (580 ft) border the Bear Swamp Rd. The remaining 15 […]

Dear Peru Central School Community, The Peru Central School Board of Education announces the appointment of Mr. Scott Storms as the Peru Central School Superintendent.  Mr. Storms was appointed to the position at the April 12, 2022, regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting at 7 PM. The Board would like to thank all members of […]

1,716 checks totaling more than $2 million March 18, 2022— 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 1,716 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

The Elmore SPCA is having a bottle drive this Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th at the shelter located at 556 Telegraph Road from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Cassidy Redemption for providing the covered trailer for the bottle drive.

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  Beef Stew Applesauce Bread Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.   All are welcome at our table!!!!!

The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. The full op-ed is below: Diagnosing Team Cuomo’s nursing home failures: The state comptroller explains his audit of the former governor’s COVID performance New York City just marked the two-year anniversary of the first confirmed death from COVID-19 […]

Safety of patients, staff and visitors prompted lockdown  PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/15/2022) – Access to the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physician Hospital (CVPH) Main Campus has been restored and Medical Office Buildings at 206, 210 and 214 Cornelia St. reopened after the hospital and office buildings were locked down earlier today. The […]

March 14, 2022:  Grade 4 Champion: #17 Calen Duso, Boquet Valley Central School District Grade 5 Champion: #19 Elsa Isecke, Peru Central School District Grade 6 Champion: #6 Ethan Thomas, Peru Central School District Grade 7 Champion: #2 Charlotte Isecke, Peru Central School District Grade 8 Champion: #23 Grace Kullman, Boquet Valley Central School District […]

Peru Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan and his daughter Deirdre at St. Augustine’s Parish Center today preparing for Saturday’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. It is served from 4 to 6 p.m. The latest weather forecast calls for the snow to stop in Peru by 4 p.m. so the dinner is ON!  Everyone […]

Town Hall COVID Restrictions Reduced:  Effective March 1, 2022, the town will not lock the town hall doors during regular office hours. Anyone entering who is not vaccinated is requested to wear a mask. Youth Commission:  The Youth Commission sometimes has had a problem getting seven of its nine members present at meetings, the number its by-laws […]

Six new board members bring diverse backgrounds, shared commitment to community PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/03/2022) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Directors welcomed its newest members, Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer, Kelly Donoghue, Richelle Gregory, Monticia Prather, Lee Pray and Richard Webber, MD at its first meeting of 2022 held virtually […]

  Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Fruit Cup Bread Dessert   Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY   ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

The 2nd public information meeting for the Margaret Street Concept Study will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at 5:30 PM at the Plattsburgh Public Library. Join us to hear about the upcoming project on Margaret Street! If you’d like to find out more you can look on the project website: www.cscos.com/margaretstreet/ Cannot attend in […]

In recognizing Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of the North Country and the Clinton County Historical Association are inviting members and the public to attend a Women’s History Commemoration event highlighting the fabulous five women who fought for the right for women to vote in Clinton County. Helen Nerska, Co-President of the […]

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Artisan Markets again! To kick off the season our Spring Artisan Market will be held inside the Arts Center at 23 Brinkerhoff St. in Plattsburgh. The gallery on the 1st floor and the classrooms on the 2nd floor will be overflowing with talented Artisans […]

By John T. Ryan PERU — The Peru Fire District will hold a workshop concerning the Peru fire station’s condition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at 753 Bear Swamp Road. The meeting is open to the public.  Greg Timmons, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said the metal fire station has several maintenance […]