January 2026
S M T W T F S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

News Categories

Site search

More About The Peru Gazette

The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

Comment Policy

The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

Recent Comments

Archive for 'Adirondack Region News'

Coronavirus pandemic claims nearly 100-year-old Vermont dairy operation

Source: Coronavirus pandemic claims nearly 100-year-old Vermont dairy operation

New York Fall Foliage Report | Experience Peak Fall Colors in NY

Source: New York Fall Foliage Report | Experience Peak Fall Colors in NY

Adirondack Moose Sightings: Rare and Majestic – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Moose Sightings: Rare and Majestic – – The Adirondack Almanack

A “How To” Guide for Touring the Olympic Jumping Complex | Lake Placid, Adirondacks

Source: A “How To” Guide for Touring the Olympic Jumping Complex | Lake Placid, Adirondacks

Architects of Fun, Adventures at the Wilmington Bike Park 

Source: Architects of Fun

North Country climate voters’ response to the election? “Existential dread.” | NCPR News

Source: North Country climate voters’ response to the election? “Existential dread.” | NCPR News

Making the case for water reporting – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Making the case for water reporting – – The Adirondack Almanack

Open Spaces and Community Trails | Adirondack Wayfinder

Source: Open Spaces and Community Trails | Adirondack Wayfinder

Stefanik Announces EPA Grant for Lake Champlain Management Program

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a $541,755 grant to be awarded to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the Lake Champlain Management Program. This funding will continue an ongoing long-term water quality and biological monitoring program, which detects environmental changes in the Lake. “Lake Champlain is a vast and […]

DEC Announces Sentencing of Saranac Man for Illegal Taking of Moose

Investigation Results in Jail Time, Fines, and Revocation of Hunting Privileges The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the sentencing of a Saranac man for illegally poaching a moose in October 2019. On Sept. 3, 2020, DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement investigation into the moose poaching concluded when Zachary Vaughan, 26, […]

Saranac Lake earns bronze-level Climate Smart Community status – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Saranac Lake earns bronze-level Climate Smart Community status | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature passed a resolution to award Rifenburg Construction, Inc. of Troy to repave Runway

Paul Smith’s invests in biathlon range, future student-Olympians, and the Adirondacks as a winter sports mecca | NCPR News

Source: Paul Smith’s invests in biathlon range, future student-Olympians, and the Adirondacks as a winter sports mecca | NCPR News

UPDATE: Impact on County Sales Tax Receipts

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has released the following report on county sales tax receipts for the period of January-August 2020 compared with the same period in 2019: CLINTON: Down 6.3%. $35.3 m. in 2020 compared with $37.6 m. in 2019. ESSEX: Down 4.7%. $18.7 m in 2020 compared with […]

No crews, just wilderness: Two women set new Adirondack 46er record | NCPR News

Source: No crews, just wilderness: Two women set new Adirondack 46er record | NCPR News

Depot Theatre Academy offers musical theatre/monologue rep class – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Depot Theatre Academy offers musical theatre/monologue rep class – – The Adirondack Almanack

Get to Know New York’s Natives: Red Maple – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Get to Know New York’s Natives: Red Maple – – The Adirondack Almanack

Two COVID cases hit Essex County government | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN 

Source: Two Covid cases hit Essex County government | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN |Two cases of Covid-19 in Essex County government appear to have been contained, after health officials took aggressive action to make sure the disease didn’t spread further, Su

Family pleads for information in suspicious fatal Black Brook fire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | 

Source: Family pleads for information in suspicious fatal Black Brook fire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | As Marion Collins’ loved ones continue to mourn her death, they are joining State Police in asking the public for any information about the early morning

Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Highlights

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. Town of Piercefield St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: […]

Town board rejects name change for tiny hamlet of Swastika, NY | NCPR News

Source: Town board rejects name change for tiny hamlet of Swastika, NY | NCPR News

Catch the Excitement at the 2021 Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments Pro tournaments ready to safely come back to Lake Champlain

Plattsburgh, NY – 9/18/20 – Bringing approximately $3.2 million to the local economy each year, it’s no wonder the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and the City of Plattsburgh are again partnering to tentatively host four pro bass fishing tournaments next summer following all COVID-19 guidelines. Not to mention, Bassmaster Magazine continues to name Lake […]

Hunting, trapping license sales break records – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Hunting, trapping license sales break records – – The Adirondack Almanack

In Saranac Lake, a recent surge of political activism and a spike in voter turnout | NCPR News

Source: In Saranac Lake, a recent surge of political activism and a spike in voter turnout | NCPR News

Luge World Cup moved from Lake Placid to Germany | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Luge World Cup moved from Lake Placid to Germany | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise