The Peru Gazette

June 21, 2023 – On June 14, the Peru Farm Center closed its Route 22, Peru location. The business relocated to 5 Latour Avenue in Plattsburgh, where it operates as Taylor Equipment and Powersports. Story Updated 9:21 p.m. June 21, 2023.  

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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Anderson Falls Heritage Society summer presentations reveal fascinating local history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru was represented by Zach O’Connell, Jake Frechette, and Landen Duprey, while Donnoven Mitchell was named to the D-I all-star team and Connor Graves was an honorable mention. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 A steady rain fell at the U.S. Oval this morning; nevertheless, many people turned out to see-off North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47. Nothing deters these people from honoring our local veterans. Today was the first time rain fell during a send-off ceremony. The Peru Gazette will post photos […]

Artwork to be featured on Mayor’s Cup T-shirt, promotional materials Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Several local competitors will join the annual fishing draw with top prize of up to $100K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Proposed agreement to bring $5B investment to aging infrastructure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]

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Plattsburgh, NY – 06/12/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Series designed to help you and your employees obtain and develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader in the workplace. Whether you’re working toward a promotion, were recently promoted, just started a new business, or have been […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones  After New York State and Franklin County reached an agreement over a week ago on the Franklin County Land Claim issue, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (A7759/S7566) to finalize the negotiations. This bill was sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo). […]

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]