The Peru Gazette

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

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Will this week’s budget hearing provide insight into the state’s plan to salvage its safety net? Click here for the New York Focus story 

A years long staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Town of New Lisbon Otsego County Wilderness Search: On January 28, Forest Ranger Laymon responded to a call for a search for a missing 70-year-old. The missing subject’s husband called at 4:38 p.m. to report his wife missing from their home. Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies followed her tracks to Butternut Creek. Ranger Laymon went to County […]

Clinton County $74.5 Million +4.4%  Essex County $42.77 Million +4.4%  Franklin County $33.21 Million +5.2%  NYS  News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report released today by […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL December 2025 minutes  OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: Amendment to File #P2025-019 – 3-Lot Minor Subdivision of Parcel ID#267.-1-13.1 submitted by Donald and Linda Covel, 842 Mannix Rd. File #P2026-001 – Site Plan Review – Valcour Island Marina, Former Olde Valcour […]

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Lewis, NY– Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a community-supported non-profit and accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, conserving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is proud to announce that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to purchase […]

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

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Plattsburgh, NY The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 114th Annual Awards Dinner on January 30th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom. This year’s sold-out celebration welcomed 500 guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. This year’s award recipients, including Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, […]

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Hamburger Gravy/Mashed Pototoes  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!

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