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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Flying high over the North Country

By John T Ryan  Peru – It’s hard not to love drone photos. They’ve given us a whole new perspective on the world. David Duprey of Peru, is the owner of Duprey’s Drone Zone. The aerial views of Peru, the City of Plattsburgh, the Cumberland Head ferry landing, and the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning […]

North Country’s first recreational cannabis dispensary is open for business

Elevate ADK is operating a delivery-only service until it moves into its new storefront. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington

The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget

In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story   

May 18, 2023 – Peru is a peaceful, beautiful place at sunrise.

Peru orchardists turn on fans to combat the frost

No, helicopters weren’t overflying Peru beginning at about midnight last night; fans turned, sometimes loudly, keeping the air moving to protect our orchards from the frost damage. Temperatures reached the low thirties—video with sound.  

Mega Trucks added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup 

                The Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club and Upstone Materials are proud to announce that Mega Trucks were added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup to make it bigger than ever.  The Wanted Truck operated by Kevin Bigelow will be there as well as the Hired Gun operated by Elijah, Hellboy operated by Tyler, and Airborne operated […]

Operator in limo crash that killed 20 convicted of manslaughter

He faces five to 15 years in prison for the charges and is due to receive his sentence on May 31. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Your chance to participate in a drone video at Babbie Museum’s Opening Day

Peru, May 17 – Three days before our 2023 Season at the Museum! It’s hard to believe we opened the Museum 13 years ago! We are excited to partner with Duprey’s Drone Zone on our Opening Day this coming Saturday, May 20th. Duprey’s Drone Zone specializes in aerial videography and photography and will create an […]

Continue to support downtown Plattsburgh businesses

THEY ARE OPEN! Attention all locals and visitors, we’re sure you’ve heard about the Margaret Street Construction that’s currently underway in Downtown Plattsburgh. It may be causing a little bit of a confusion, but don’t let that discourage you from supporting the amazing businesses in the area that are still open! Whether you’re in the […]

Golf Tournament plans to offer college scholarships to Peru, PHS and Seton students

Champlain border crossings up 134 percent

North Country Chamber expects to see a steady increase in northern travelers Click here for the Sun Community News story 

What does writers strike mean for your favorite TV shows, CNY movie productions?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

‘Discontent and despair’: NY cannabis entrepreneurs fed up with state’s problematic industry rollout

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ANNOUNCES FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE/FILL A PLATE WITH PROMISE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS

Albany, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 launched its two-month-long “Fill A Glass with Hope/Fill a Plate with Promise” campaign in partnership with the Northeast American Dairy Association, Garelick Farms, and local food banks. From May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help […]

Mother’s Day Treats

On Sunday, May 14th bring mom to any Stewart’s Shops for a sweet treat, and she’ll get a single scoop cone for just 99¢, and you can get one too! This Mother’s Day deal is available for everyone, which allows anyone to purchase a single-scoop cone for just 99¢. This sweet deal is available from […]

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones              Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]

Peru Gazette back in operation

Thanks to Small Dog Electronics, the Peru Gazette returns to operation today. It will take a couple of days to catch up on local news.  The iMac’s hard drive lasted six years, but it finally crashed after being burdened with thousands of files, 77,000 photos, and 1,100 videos.  Small Dog Electronics in Burlington did a […]

Chamber to host May 17 job fair

Plattsburgh – The North Country Chamber of Commerce JOB FAIR will be held on May 17th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh from 3pm-7pm. The Job Fair is FREE for job seekers to attend. Representatives will be on hand to accept resumes, give out applications, set up interviews, and/or talk about career opportunities within […]

Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store celebrate company’s commitment to fair union negotiations

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council

A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story