The Peru Gazette

Albany, March 20, 2026 – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. “Instead of helping small […]

Commission Will Be Comprised of Experts, Workers’ Advocates, Business Leaders Albany, March 19, 2026 – With artificial intelligence poised to reconfigure the global labor market, Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the FutureWorksCommission to advise on policy and private sector interventions which protect the economic security of workers while harnessing the economic benefits of AI. This […]

Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette notified the Gazette that AEDA, the engineers supervising the project, asked that the bid opening be rescheduled to April 7 at 2 p.m. It was originally scheduled for March 24.

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From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

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Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

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Votes to regulate large-scale retail buildings following years of development debate Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Recovery Lounge provides space for artists from around the region, but has struggled recently due to funding cuts Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]

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Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Owner of Norma J’s Cafe faces prison time for allegedly defrauding an elderly man for nearly five years Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Graduates include Shane St. Cyr Adirondack Farms Partner  March 11, 2026 – Madison Wisconsin – DAIRY NEWS – Upon successfully completing all three pillars of Cornerstone Dairy Academy, eighteen dairy farmers and industry professionals were honored as the program’s 2026 graduates at the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Business Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in […]

Albany, March 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 13 workforce development projects across nine regions through Empire State Development’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development. These grants will support the training of more than 5,700 New Yorkers through collaboration between training providers and more than […]

By John T Ryan  Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]

Clinton County is included in the program  Click here for the NCPR story