The Peru Gazette

Opinion appearing in the November 2, 2023 Press-Republican. Published with permission. Plattsburgh’s downtown is not ready yet,” said the hotel developer I invited to Plattsburgh some 30 years ago to walk downtown’s streets with me. The developer concluded our walk and conversation by saying, “When your downtown has a critical mass of retail, dining, and […]

Incarcerated individual arrested for recent facility violence as he was released from prison Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Saturday, Nov. 25 stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Our staff share their stories, as a national crisis hits home. Across the country, health care staff suffer more violent assaults than any other profession.  Click here to view the UVN Health Network Video 

Peru Nighthawk eight-grader Maddy Welc won the girls’ championship at 19:20.45, 10 seconds Click here for the Press-Republican story 

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The airline has operated routes in and out of Burlington for more than 20 years, and its passengers account for roughly 10% of Burlington’s total monthly flights. Click here for the VTDigger story 

From NYS DEC  Fish in the Saranac River are about to experience some new-found freedom. Deconstruction to remove the remnants of the Indian Rapids Dam and Frendenburgh Falls Dam in Plattsburgh is just about complete, which means fish will now be able to move more freely on that stretch of river. The projects are a […]

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Port Henry, Town of Moriah  Click here for the Press-Republican story 

By John T Ryan  Oct. 25, 2023 – Peru Central School – Tuesday’s outside temperatures were cool at Peru’s athletic field yesterday, but students had a nearby heat source – a pottery kiln firing at temperatures between 1800 and 2000 degrees. The Peru High School Art Department invited students from Saranac Lake, Ausable Valley, and […]

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By John T Ryan Peru – October 23, 2023 Most people recall studying bees in school; however, the Peru Primary and Intermediate School students have a unique opportunity. There’s an active bee hive in the school’s front yard, and studying bees is being integrated into the schools’ curricula. The hive is one art teacher Kathy […]

Sherry Dobbs, Jessica Ewald, Everett J. Ezero, Ron Foster, and Micayla McGinn Wilson The school honored the new members during half-time of Friday evening’s Apple Bowl Football game and at a dinner on Saturday evening. Sherry Dobbs – 1955 – Athlete Sherry Dobbs Senior could be described in multiple ways.  He was a free spirit who loved […]

Funding included for Plattsburgh International, Floyd Bennett and Adirondack Regional airports Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Two Peru Town Board seats are open. Kregg Bruno is seeking reelection on the Democratic Party line. Eric Duquette is seeking election on the Republican Party Line. Since neither the Peru Democratic nor the Peru Republican Party nominated opposing candidates, they do not face opposition.   The Peru Gazette is grateful that they took time […]

Robert B. (Rob) Timmons is seeking reelection to office on the Republican Party Line to represent Area 7 in the Clinton County Legislature.  The Democratic Party did not name a candidate; therefore, Timmons is running unopposed. The Peru Gazette is grateful to Mr. Timmons for responding to our questions and we thank him for his […]

Two candidates are competing for the Clinton County Clerk position. Brandi Lloyd on the Democratic and Working Families lines and John Zurlo on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. They were kind enough to respond to four Peru Gazette questions. (Please Share) Brandi Lloyd 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, and a little about […]

October 18, 2023 – From Sunny Eappen, MD, MBA, President and CEO, The University of Vermont Health Network As you may know, the UVM Health Network has been negotiating with UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest for-profit insurance carrier, for well over a year in an effort to remain in-network for its commercial insurance plans. In order […]

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Area is one of 13 identified by East Branch Restoration Plan Click here for the Sun Community News