The Peru Gazette

Albany, March 31, 2026 – Illegal Turkey Take – Jefferson County On February 27, ECO Seabury responded to a complaint from a resident who reported witnessing an individual shoot and kill several wild turkeys off a back porch in the Town of Orleans. Officer Seabury questioned the subject who admitted to firing four shots and killing […]

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th , 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were […]

Officials plan to apply for grant funding to help further revitalize downtown Click here for the Sun community News story 

Plattsburgh course set to open on April 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

BOE looking to exceed tax cap by 12%, transition sixth-grade into the middle/high school Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Walmart supports annual commemoration with $1,000 donation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC grant program will release more than $46 million to support tree production and forest management Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The city could lose $239 million from the policy, which is supported by business groups while unions remain on the sidelines. Click here for the New York Focus story 

New Application Round for K-12 STEM Teachers and K-12 Counselors Now Open Albany, March 30, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced applications are open for the Master Teacher Program and Master Counselors, which recognizes more than 1,600 outstanding public school teachers and counselors throughout the state. Those selected for the program serve as mentors […]

Grants Provide Critical Support to Ecosystems Impacted by Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced more than $5.1 million to reduce the negative impacts of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species on natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, and local economies. The 51 awarded projects will strengthen […]

U.S. Forest Service researcher speaks to efforts to combat hemlock woolly adelgid and what they could mean for the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

New York State is home to approximately 180,000 Vietnam Era Veterans and their families, and the names of 4,119 New Yorkers who died during the war are included on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Albany, March 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day […]

Michigans  Baked Beans  Salad  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!

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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According to Clinton County DA Andrew Wiley, the two men were neighbors. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Young couple with two young children work to make their 60-cow dairy farm succeed  Click here for a beautiful NCPR story 

Part of America250 display at CCHA museum Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story