The Peru Gazette

Commencement at the Strand Theatre highlights milestone transition and student success Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY – May 19,2026  2026 – 2027 Peru School Budget and School Board Elections Results 2026-27 Budget  380 Yes  151 No  Purchase of up to three school buses 376 Yes 155 No  School Board Candidates (Top two elected)  Mark Hamilton – 399 (Elected to a 3-year term)  Steven Peters – 274 (Elected to a […]

May 19, 2026, Peru, NY — This afternoon at Peru High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 309 and its Auxiliary recognized two talented student artists from Peru High School for their outstanding achievements in the VFW Auxiliary National’s Annual 3-D Patriotic Art contest. Magdalena Manley and Adalyn Gertsch were both honored for […]

By John T Ryan  May 19, 2026, Peru, NY – Controversy continues over Lake Champlain Transportation’s (LCT) work at the former Olde Valcour Marina/Snug Harbor Marina/Mariner Restaurant and the nearby Valcour Campsite. At the Peru Town Board meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, Corey Trombley—owner of the adjacent Lighthouse Apartments—and Theresa Larson, former co-operator of […]

Zach Donohue’s new horror flick hits theaters Memorial Day Weekend Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 27, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 13, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 23, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. […]

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May 14, 2026 – Clinton County, NY – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of April Hamilton as the County’s new Probation Director following the retirement of longtime Probation Director David Marcoux. Hamilton brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 22 years with the Clinton County Probation Department. […]

William Burdo – US Air Force 1973-1993 Vietnam William would enlist in the Air Force because it offered the career field in construction that he wanted. He would receive nearly 1 ½ years of training at McChord AFB as a structural technician.  He would remain at McChord doing building removal and construction until he was shipped […]

Plattsburgh, NY, May 16, 2026 – At 6:15 this morning, law enforcement, fire trucks and hundreds of motorcycles arrived at the U.S. Oval escorting Honor Flights 68 and 69 to their Send-Off Ceremony Click here for the Peru Gazette video

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, May 15, 2026 – In 1963, John Roach, a teacher at Peru Central School, founded the Peru Federal Credit Union to serve the school’s employees. He likely never imagined the remarkable growth that would unfold over the next sixty years. On December 1, 2025, the credit union that started […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, May 18, 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 need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.  

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$160K+ spent on salt reduction and monitoring equipment this past winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PERU, NY, May 14, 2026  — Heart Well Homestead is inviting runners, walkers, families, and community supporters to suit up for the Superhero Strides 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rulfs Orchard. This fun-filled event will raise funds to support Heart Well Homestead’s mission of providing safe housing and essential support for unstably housed pregnant […]

Albany, May 14, 2026 – Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Karen McMahon today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to strengthen support for volunteer firefighters across the state (A.6790, McMahon). Editor’s Note – Th law must still be passed by the NYS Senate and signed by the Governor. “The Assembly Majority will always have […]

The prison system often postpones or rejects incarcerated people’s requests to be closer to their children, jeopardizing family ties. Click here for the New York Focus story 

From silvopasture to advanced nuclear reactors, ANCA’s annual climate and energy conference tackles key challenges to decarbonizing the grid Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Peru, NY, May 13, 2026 – Adirondack Farms was picking stone today in a field adjacent to the Brand Hollow Rd., the former Torrence Farm.  I’m sure some readers recall picking stones using their bare hands and a stone boat pulled by a farm tractor. My Uncle Steve Ryan pulled his stone boat with a […]

Elizabethtown, NY, May 12, 2026 — A long-overdue honor will soon be restored to a local War of 1812 soldier who gave his life during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Private Ansel Holcomb, a member of Captain Calkin’s Company, was wounded during the battle on September 11, 1814 and succumbed to his injuries on September 13. […]