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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Chamber President Garry Douglas recognized as a TRAILBLAZER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by CITY & STATE magazine.

The most recent edition spotlights the biggest innovators and groundbreakers in government, business, academia and advocacy circles who are creating jobs and improving the wellbeing of all New York. The recognition cited our work in developing the Quebec-New York economic relationship and in the creation of a growing cluster of Transportation Equipment and Aerospace manufacturers […]

Clinton Community College Honors Mike Zerrahn as He Retires

CCC News Release – Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College (CCC) has been shaped by countless people over the years, making it the invaluable resource it is today for the North Country. But every so often, someone comes along who doesn’t just leave their mark—they leave a legacy. That’s exactly what Mike Zerrahn has done. […]

Peru Lions Club making the holiday season joyful for children and families.

The Peru Lions Club’s Thanksgiving Day  Turkey Trot has been a great fundraiser for 47 years. Thanks to more than  400 participants and many donors, the 2024 Turkey Trot was another success. The Peru Lions are putting the proceeds to good use.

Remembering, Honoring, Teaching at the Old Post Cemetery

December 14, 2024, Route 9-Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh – By John T Ryan Many veterans, civilians, families and community leaders participated in today’s Wreaths Across America program at the Old Post Cemetery. They laid 210 wreaths at the gravestones of our fallen heroes. The Wreaths Across America theme is Remember—Honor—Teach. Remember our fallen veterans, honor […]

Big turnout for tonight’s tractor parade

December 13, 2024—Joanne Kennedy took several great photos and video clips of the 2024 Peru Tractor Parade.  Thank you, Joanne! 

Inside the Adirondack Fish Hatchery in Lake Clear

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

Section VII students including Peru’s Brady O’Connell, honored at MetLife Stadium

December 2024 – NYS Section VII – We’re very proud of our “Heart of a Giant” Award finalists! Saranac Lake’s Zane Ragsdale, Peru’s Brady O’Connell and Northeastern Clinton’s Katelynn Johnston are at MetLife Stadium representing Section VII and their schools and being honored by the @nygiants! #SectionVII

COMMENTARY: Is APA OK with ceding its authority over the Master Plan?

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Opinion Commentary 

Tonight, Friday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m., Peru’s Tractor Parade.

It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left on Cross St, left onto Route 22, back over the bridge to Stewart’s, left on Holden Ave, left on School Street to 22, […]

French-Canadian immigration: Prof. unveils new research

Mark Richard, PhD presented work at Plattsburgh Public Library Speaker Series Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake Placid is backup Olympic site if Italian sliding track isn’t ready for 2026

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh man sentenced to eight years for CVPH threats

Robert Thibodeau pleaded guilty to 11 charges after threatening to shoot hospital management Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru woman sentenced to 10 years as major drug trafficker

Kristen Carnahan admitted to her role as the leader of a local drug ring Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Agenda – December 18 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

St. Joseph’s Outreach Center forges ahead despite challenges

Sponsors and volunteers needed to continue the center’s many outreach services Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Save Energy Save Dollars Workshop on January 9

Champlain fire claims two lives

Dee Duprey and Eric Russell were victims of a Saturday morning fire on McBride Road Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Search shifts to recovery for missing Canadian hiker in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

North Country community survey shows dissatisfaction with housing availability

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 11. 2024

Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Climate diary: A North Country vet on how farm animal care is changing

Click here for the NCPR story 

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of November 25, 2024

    Please note that the first approximately 20 minutes were not recorded because of a technical issue. 

SUNY Plattsburgh to confer 300+ degrees at winter commencement

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru family farm building community solar power

HamilSun Community Solar offers power to low, moderate-income households Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Santa arrives in Peru