The Peru Gazette

Andrew Woodruff is familiar to those who have enjoyed the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Christmas concerts. His exceptional talents, particularly his piano duets with Steve Collier, have left a lasting impression. Now, Andrew is ready to showcase his growth after three years of honing his skills as a music education and jazz studies student at Ithaca […]

A few storms could be capable of becoming severe in the afternoon Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony (Note – On May 23, 2024, the Gazette updated this post to include the last four veterans. The Gazette apologizes for the error.)  Barry Badore, U.S. Army 1967-1977 – Vietnam  Barry followed his father’s footsteps into the Army. Barry received training as a […]

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony  Winfried Belanger, U.S. Air Force, 1960-1990 – Vietnam Trained as an Avionics Repairman, Win was the guy who could fix anything that was broken. Flying from Langley Air Force Base, two KB-50, 4-engine aerial refueling tankers headed to the Azores. Flight “Tyler 41,” […]

Here’s an excellent video on Alstom, a subway and commuter car manufacturer with a plant at 71 Wall St. in Plattsburgh. Bombardier Transportation came to Plattsburgh in 1996. Alstom purchased Bombardier in 2021.

Three cheers to members of our local Ford Mustang Club. They always park along New York Ave cheering North Country Honor Flights. Photo – May 18, 2024.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 – The Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum opened for the season today. There have been activities today, and they will continue tomorrow. What a GREAT place to bring the family! A fun new exhibit featuring kids’ games includes fresh popcorn, cotton candy, and crafts to make and take home. On […]

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Vincent Ludewig Recognized for Extraordinary Teamwork  PLATTSBURGH, NY (05/17/2024) – Whether it’s a broken arm, undergoing a procedure, battling cancer or recovering from an illness, patients rely on the Inpatient Pharmacy at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) to get the medications they need to feel better. Teamwork is […]

Congresswoman Stefanik News Release  Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy, Amtrak and the Canadian National Railway (CN) have reached an agreement to make the track improvements needed to prevent any future summer stoppages of service of Amtrak’s Adirondack Line. “I am proud to announce that following my advocacy, Amtrak […]

By John T Ryan Peru, May 16, 2024—This morning, Peru High School’s juniors and seniors witnessed something that, hopefully, they’ll never forget. The two-hundred-fifty students watched as firefighters, emergency personnel and student volunters reenacted a two-vehicle crash involving drugs and distracted driving. One youth died at the scene of the crash. Later, in the high […]

North Country Public Radio is hiring a news host and #arts reporter. You’d host our 30-min morning show, Northern Light, alongside Monica Sandreczki and report on arts and culture in the Adirondack North Country. Salary: $58,459 #journojobs @currentpubmedia #pubradiojobs https://northcountrypublicradio.org/hiring.html

4th Annual Show will include Western Dressage Performer Jeff Wilson Chazy, NY – The Heart’s Delight Spring Premier Open Horse Show will once again return to the Clinton County Fairgrounds May 25-26, 2024. Miner Institute invites the public to attend and watch a wide array of disciplines and horse breeds. The show starts at 8 […]

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Local mental health leaders discuss collaboration, challenges in rural community PLATTSBURGH, NY (05/14/2024) – Representatives from area mental health organizations will gather on Wednesday, May 22 for an evening presentation, “Suicide Awareness & Prevention: A Community Perspective from the North Country.”  The free community event, sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Olivia Hurlburt, a 10th grader from Fort Ann Central School, has won this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Olivia’s piece, “Adirondack Close Encounters – Bald Eagle,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside the winners from each Congressional District for one year. “This week, I was […]

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Senior Emily Whalen’s design was chosen as the main t-shirt design, showcasing all the activities happening during the annual event Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Cheney Premore’s trial ended with a conviction that brings a possible 25-year sentence Click here for the Sun Community News story