The Peru Gazette

Early morning crash claims the life of Westport man Click here for the Sun Community News story 

June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, July 7, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.  

Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid, ensuring the continued success of the internationally recognized Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows. The Governor made the announcement during the 55th annual horse shows, which generate $17.9 million […]

With Arthur Cohn, American Revolutionary War Historian and Author 6:30 p.m., 11 July 2025 at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel on the Oval As we enter the 250th anniversary year marking the beginning of the American Revolution, it seems proper to revisit some of the lesser-known events and people from that era to examine what occurred, […]

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The tornado was about as wide as a football field. It had estimated peak winds of 105 mph, making it an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]

Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam  Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name.  After tech school on the […]

Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.

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Gov. Hochul News Release, June 27, 2025 – Federal Cuts Would Cause 44,000 North Country Residents To Lose Health Coverage and Slash Food Assistance for Nearly 90,000 People Across the Region Governor Kathy Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for threatening the jobs, small businesses and health care of New Yorkers throughout the North Country. Impacts […]

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New Yorkers Encouraged To Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation across the state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is […]

S.7672A/A.6769A Will Improve State’s Ability To Respond to Threats, Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Reduce Statewide Cybersecurity Risks Gov. Hochul News Release of June 27, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced […]

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Environmentalists increasingly blame Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie — who’s firing back.   Click here for the New York Focus story 

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The employee-owned company is poised for a $9 million sale that excludes its worker stock plan and may fall short of covering its debts. Click here for the VTDigger story 

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Peru, NY, June 26, 2025  – Peru Democrats caucused at 6 tonight at the Peru Town Hall.  Patrick McFarland chaired the meeting, sitting in for Marque Moffett, who was unable to attend due to a work commitment.  The Democrats nominated and endorsed three individuals for town-elected positions.  The offices and nominees, if any, include; Town […]

Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]