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Archive for May, 2025

Online reporting system for harmful algal blooms begins

DEC encourages New Yorkers to ‘Know it, Avoid it, Report it’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru VFW presents Achievement Award to Eagle Scout Bryce Wiggins

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – May 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Peru VFW Post 309 recognized Bryce Wiggins for outstanding achievement and leadership in completing his Eagle Scout Project with the support of Post 309.  Bryce led fellow scouts in constructing a U.S. Flag Retirement Box and three wooden benches for Post 309. Bryce […]

Nostalgia, excitement at Clinton College Day

Student applications up 16 percent as CCC prepares move to PSU campus Click  here for the Sun Community News Story 

Grand opening of Au Sable Forks Fire Department slated

Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story 

110 -mile Lake Champlain journey for a cause

By John T Ryan Meeting fascinating, very nice people is one of the best parts of publishing the Peru Gazette. This morning at Ausable Point, I encountered Cathy Webster, a resident of South Hero, VT. as she departed on the second leg of a 110-mile kayak journey the length of Lake Champlain from Benson, VT. […]

May 26, 2026 – Port Kent, NY, 6:25 a.m.

May 26, 2025, Harmony Golf Course, 6:30 a.m. Memorial Day

I suspect the golfers arrived very soon after 6:30.

Very short video at Ausable Point looking north toward Valcour Island, Turn up volume tp enjoy..

This is a short video. Turn up volume to appreciate.

May 26, 2026 – Ausable Pt. 6:55 a.m.

Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service

Nine renewable energy projects signed off on in NNY

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

BBQ Chicken  Vegetables  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!

DAR Revolutionary War Patriots Service

Video by Calvin Castine of Hometown Cable 

Gov. Hochul signs legislation protecting consumers from unfair business practices by Energy Services Companies (ESCOs)

Legislation S.7230/A.6762 Puts Money Back Into New Yorkers’ Pockets and Protects Consumers From Unfair Business Practices by Energy Services Companies Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to allow energy services company (ESCO) customers to easily claim owed funds and prevent ESCOs from holding onto such money indefinitely. Specifically, this bill prevents any bad actors in […]

APA approves herbicide use on two more Adirondack lakes infested with milfoil

Click here for the NCPR story 

New York food banks say cuts to SNAP will worsen state’s food insecurity

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Micro Bird named Project of the Year by the New York State Economic Development Council.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is honored and proud to announce that the success story of Micro Bird has been named Project of the Year by the New York State Economic Development Council. When faced with the loss of hundreds of North Country jobs, the Chamber teamed up with Empire State Development, the Clinton […]

Assemblyman Jones recognies nine Women of Distinction including Peru’s Helen Nerska

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recognized nine women from across the North Country as Women of Distinction at his annual award ceremony Thursday evening. This year, the event was held at MHAB Life Skills Campus in Plattsburgh. Each year, Jones invites community members to nominate impactful women from across numerous categories to be recognized for […]

Boat Stewards to Conduct Watercraft Inspections Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

COMMENTARY/Opinion: Road salt use is making New Yorkers’ drinking water undrinkable

Click here for teh Adirondack Almanac Story 

Retired NYSP Troop B Sgt. mourned following 9/11-related death

Michael E. Snell- devoted father, husband and trooper- passed away May 20 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

City of Plattsburgh Beach opens May 23

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Upstate NY concerts: The 40 best shows to see this summer (tickets, list)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

NO CHARGE TIRE ROUNDUP – Clinton County Residents Welcome 

Tire Round-Up – NO CHARGE  Clinton County Residents Welcome  Thursday, May 29, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Maximum of 10 tires per vehicle  Town of Peru Highway Garage, 9 Cross Street   TIRES MUST BE Whole tires, No Rims, No Excessive Dirt, Mud or Water. ONLY Passenger Car or Passenger Truck (No semi, heavy truck, […]