The Peru Gazette

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Heavy rain and potential flooding expected We’re preparing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding, and possible severe weather to our entire NYSEG service area on Thursday and Friday. Our teams have been closely monitoring weather forecasts, strategically planning and readying our crews and equipment. To prepare, […]

The 34th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. All proceeds benefit families of local children with serious medical problems. Click here to register As it states on the Run’s website. The Run for Jon is an annual cross-country race and […]

Public Invited – It’s a great show! Plattsburgh, August 8, 2024 – The Peru Gazette was at the Plattsburgh City Marina this morning to witness the start of the August 8-11 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. One hundred of the world’s top bass anglers are vying for the $100,000 first-place prize and a share of the […]

Licensed higher level of care accepting new residents Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh, NY – August 5, 2024 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its upcoming Women in Business event, scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Brookside Barn at Rainbow Banquet Hall. This event aims to empower and support women in the business community […]

Peru, NY, August 4, 2024: The Peru Gazette photographed one of Peru’s beautiful sunsets while traveling home from the Heywroth Mason Park concert.

Peru, NY, August 4, 2024—Nearby rain storms kept the crowd down at the Heyworth Mason Park Sunday night concert. Those who did attend enjoyed the Voca Bella band, especially the Kyle Wenig family, watching Kyle’s dad, Jeff, stand in on guitar with his old band. (Far Right)

By John T Ryan  Peru is known as apple and dairy country, but for several weekends every summer, it can rightfully be called cow sorting and penning country. Enthusiasts from Eastern Canada, Eastern U.S., and, today, as far away as Brazil compete at Rob and Cathy Butts’ Cimarron Arena on the Mannix Road. 2024 marks […]

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Peru, NY—At 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28th, during the Peru Town Market, artist Greg Badger and town councilman Mel Irwin installed three paintings to complete the Visual Legacy Project at Heyworth Mason Park. The collection of works titled “Windows to the Past” consists of thirty-two paintings on the windows and doors of the historic […]

Region changes from reliably blue to purple to increasingly red Click here for the NCPR story 

Beekmantown, NY, August 1, 2024, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. New York State law requires pets to have their first rabies vaccination by four months of age. Pets may be vaccinated as early as three months of age.  The event will be […]

Plattsburgh, NY – July 31, 2024 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the North Country Business Digital Literacy Training Series, a comprehensive program designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape. This eight-week training […]

Plattsburgh, NY- Prepare to make a splash! East Coast Watercross is back and it’s bringing high-octane excitement to Plattsburgh City Beach on August 3-4! Gather your crew, pack your sunscreen, and head to Plattsburgh City Beach to witness the wildest rides and the fiercest competition on the water. Watch in awe as jet skiers soar […]

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Town department heads appreciate McDonald’s 17.5 year tenure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Petition can be found here: https://www.nysenate.gov/petitions/daniel-g-stec/dont-close-great-meadow                   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today launched a petition on his official Senate website as part of his effort to prevent the closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock. On July 18, the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that the facility will be […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, August 19, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.