The Peru Gazette

Dec. 17, 2025 Chamber of Commerce Facebook Post – North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas has been identified by City & State Magazine among their “2025 Responsible 100” honorees. The Responsible 100 list is, according to City & State, “intended to recognize New York’s most powerful execs, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who […]

Senator Stec News Release of Dec. 17, 2025 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that six libraries in the 45th Senate District will be the recipients of more than $340,000 in state library construction aid. This funding, part of a $44 million allocation in the state budget, is dedicated toward financing construction of new […]

A Wind Advisory has been issued for much of northern New York and portions of Vermont for tomorrow. Strong southerly winds are expected to develop during the day tomorrow, with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Be sure to secure any outdoor objects, like decorations, as gusty winds may blow them around.

Governor Claims Protections Will Ensure Integrity of Patient Decision and Preparedness of Medical Institutions Gov. Hochul News Release of December 17, 2025 – Governor Hochul today announced an agreement with the Legislature to make medical aid in dying available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. This comes after careful […]

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Friend presses DEC for answers six months after Assistant Ranger Jackson’s death  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

A Gentle Christmas Gathering for Healing, Comfort, and Hope Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Peru Community Church • Chapel • Fellowship Center The holidays can be beautiful—yet for many, they are also heavy. If you are grieving, overwhelmed, lonely, exhausted, or simply not feeling the “merry and bright,” this service is for you. Join […]

News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 Cigarette use among adults living with a disability or experiencing mental distress is significantly higher than the average smoking rate for adults. A regional initiative is working to reverse this trend. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a joint initiative of The Heart Network and Glens Falls Hospital, is working […]

  Joesph Hernandez News Release of December 16, 2025 ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, released the following statement endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for Governor of New York: “I am proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the Republican candidate for Governor of New York. I look forward to […]

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Congresswoman Stefanik News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. “For the past decade, I have worked […]

News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 5 invites the public to attend the annual Children’s Holiday Party at the regional headquarters in Ray Brook on Thursday, December 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children and their families can meet Santa and Smokey Bear, enjoy complimentary […]

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‘Study river’ segments are still waiting for official classification, 50 years later Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Ham  Scalloped Potatoes  Vegetable  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!

For this installment of Campfire Fare, Adirondack Outlaw Dick Monroe shares a hunting story Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Stories of resilience and community spanning generations Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Clinton County News Release of 12/12/25 – Clinton County has officially completed the sale of its County-owned nursing home, marking the execution of a long-planned transition designed to protect residents, support staff, and provide long-term fiscal relief for county taxpayers. The closing represents the culmination of extensive due diligence and planning to ensure the facility’s ongoing […]

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