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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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Exploring the Depths of Lake Champlain

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Micro Bird Deal Earns National Recognition From Business Facilities Magazine

North Country Chamber of Commerce Release MICRO BIRD DEAL MERITS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR IMPACT Business Facilities magazine has recognized the Micro Bird deal in Plattsburgh among twenty recipients of its 2024 Impact Awards nationwide. Business Facilities is a leading publication for corporate site selectors. It annually spotlights economic development organizations for their work in securing […]

How New York’s new law will change short-term rentals

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DMV begins Forfeit after Four penalty for repeat DUI offenders

Drivers convicted of repeated DUIs can now lose their licenses permanently Click here at Sun Community News 

Hochul recaps strides made for New Yorkers in 2024

Minimum wage increase, paid prenatal leave, insulin co-pay ban  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Vermont’s rate of homelessness now ranks 4th in the nation

While Vermont’s homeless population increased last year, other states saw much more dramatic spikes. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Organizational Meeting held by the Clinton County Legislature

Legislature News Release              January 3, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2025, setting the stage for another productive year. Key leadership positions were reaffirmed, emphasizing continuity and a steadfast focus on advancing priorities for Clinton County residents.             Mark Henry was re-elected as Chairperson […]

The U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here’s why

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CCHA January events calendar

All events are free and open to the public. December 31, 2024 January 9th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh.  History of Clinton County in Pictures. Where did the County start, and how did it develop? See photos of the towns and villages that formed to become part of the Clinton County story. […]

Adopting instead of shopping: New York makes buying pets in stores illegal

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Casella donates $100K to ADK Health Foundation

Massive contribution boosts Cornerstone Campaign projects Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Reopening the closed portion of Telegraph Road may take longer than expected

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, December 30, 2024 – At this morning’s Town Board meeting, a C&S Engineering Project Status Report of the Telegraph Road bridge project elicited an opinion no one wanted to hear. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell told the board today, “The mussel study set the project back. With bid-letting scheduled for […]

Newspaper press in the Adirondacks keeps printing despite national trends

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New laws coming to NY in 2025: Paid prenatal leave, higher wages, bus seat belts, ‘Seinfeld bill’

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Protesters in Burlington call for extended emergency shelter

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As UVM Health Network cuts services in Vermont, it expands in New York

Different regulatory environments in the two states have led to contrasting situations on either side of Lake Champlain. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Unhoused scramble to find shelter as temperatures drop

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New York school districts ranked from 1 to 609 based on new test scores in science

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NCCC pins first hybrid nursing class T

Twenty-nine nursing students graduated from North Country Community College’s inaugural Jan. to Dec. RN program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The good works of many people are coming to fruition

Peru, NY December 18, 2024 –  North Country goodwill has been visible the last several days at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. JCEO Community Outreach personnel have been preparing Clinton County Christmas Bureau Christmas gifts for delivery to JCEO Outreach Centers throughout Clinton County. JCEO Director of Community Outreach Lisa Goodrow said 550 households applied this […]

Minimum wage for most of NY rises to $15.50 on January 1

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What decades of lake ice data tells us about climate change in the Adirondacks

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New legislation looks to protect students from extreme heat

All school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville Grocery & Deli opens, fully stocked

Community thrilled with full-service grocery, deli open in the village Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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 […]