The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 1, 2025. When spring’s first warm day arrives, there’s one place in Peru where you’re virtually guaranteed to find a large crowd – Sweet Treats Ice Cream. Since opening in the early 1980s, the shop has been a local and regional favorite. On April 24, its local ownership […]

Program Covers Tuition, Books and Fees for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55; Expands Access to Higher Education and Career Mobility to Millions of Adult Learners SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Applications Now Open, Link To Apply Available for SUNY Here and CUNY Here  Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY […]

Early morning crash claims the life of Westport man Click here for the Sun Community News story 

June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, July 7, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.  

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Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]

Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam  Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name.  After tech school on the […]

Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.

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New Yorkers Encouraged To Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation across the state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is […]

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Peru, NY, June 26, 2025  – Peru Democrats caucused at 6 tonight at the Peru Town Hall.  Patrick McFarland chaired the meeting, sitting in for Marque Moffett, who was unable to attend due to a work commitment.  The Democrats nominated and endorsed three individuals for town-elected positions.  The offices and nominees, if any, include; Town […]

Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) presented a $50,000 check to the organizers of the North Country Honor Flight at an event Thursday afternoon. The funds will help cover flight and travel expenses for local veterans to visit the Arlington National Cemetery and other veterans memorials in Washington, D.C.. “The North Country Honor Flight is an […]

From July to Oct., artists will paint the landscapes of Keeseville, Saranac Lake, Malone and Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plein Air artists kick off six days of art-related activities Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

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