The Peru Gazette

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PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/18/2024) – Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a scary time for patients, facing overwhelming emotions and the complexities of scheduling numerous appointments for treatment. Staff members at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) FitzPatrick Cancer Center (FCC) say it’s that time when a calming voice can make […]

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By John T Ryan March 18, 2024 – Ausable Point Campground – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos was in town today to officially announce the finalization of the Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan and a $1 million water quality improvement grant to the Town of Peru to help fund […]

Local physicians promote the benefits of walking, health education  PLATTSBURGH, NY —The next Walk With a Doc will bring spring to your health routine. The walk, offered by the University of Vermont Health Network—Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency, will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the YMCA on the […]

On May 11, 2024, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will host its signature annual Grand Hike, a 14-mile walk from Essex to Westport along scenic trails and back roads in New York’s Champlain Valley. The Grand Hike promotes healthy communities and well-being by bringing together outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and community members to experience the nearly […]

Historically sensitive renovations boast enhanced living quarters Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Plattsburgh (3/15/2024) | For over 60 years, the North Country Chamber of Commerce has organized the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, a beloved tradition in the community. We were delighted to welcome a sold-out crowd to the West Side Ballroom this morning. The lively event took on a “Tonight Show” format, with Matt Boire as the […]

Elise Stefanik News Release  Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter urging the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to establish a center for outreach and educational efforts on the New York side of Lake Champlain in the North Country. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great […]

Auditions for its Academy program will take place March 30 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police are investigating after a driver was killed on Route 3 in Harrietstown Click here for the MYNBC5 story

All first-time hunters planning to go afield this upcoming spring turkey season must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being offered throughout NYS during March and April. Classes fill quickly, so do not delay in registering for a course. All classes […]

Join us in the theatre on May 19 at 3 PM to enjoy Baltimore-based jazz artists performing The Coastal Suite, a milestone in the rising career of award-winning composer-pianist Alan Blackman! The Coastal Suite represents a highly programmatic sound universe that encourages the musicians to imitate nautical sounds and expand the vocabulary of their instruments […]

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Thank you, Home Town Cable, for taping all the Legislature’s meetings. Mrs. Parsons begins at the 19:00 minute mark. 

Federal appropriations bill includes money for new joint emergency services complex Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

AuSable Valley Central School District· Tickets are now on sale for this year’s production, Guys and Dolls. Show dates are March 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:00 pm and March 17th at 2:00 pm at the AuSable Valley Middle/High School auditorium. Last year we sold out our Saturday and Sunday shows, so order your tickets […]

3/11/2024 – Plattsburgh, NY – As the celestial event of the decade approaches, the Adirondack Coast community is abuzz with excitement, gearing up for an extraordinary celebration surrounding the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. From captivating educational experiences to celestial-themed festivities, both residents and visitors are in for an unparalleled cosmic adventure. Solar Eclipse […]

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington Additional 6-12” of snow is expected tonight through early evening Monday, mainly across the western facing slopes of the Adirondacks and Greens. Strong gusts of 35-50 mph combined with the weight of heavy snow on tree limbs may lead to continued and additional power outages.

Unified basketball welcomes Peru at premiere assembly game Click here for the Sun Community News story 

✈️ Exciting News! ✈️ Get ready for a seamless journey as Allegiant proudly introduces a new nonstop route from Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) beginning June 12, 2024. Embark on your next escape with one-way fares starting at just $79*, making travel dreams a reality. Revel in the ease of […]

By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

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Last fall, UVM Health Network partnered with Clinton Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College and launched a new program to train the next generation of surgical technologists. This initiative, designed explicitly for UVM Health Network staff working at partner hospitals in northern New York — Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Alice Hyde Medical Center […]