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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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FEATURED Weathercock fire ruled accidental

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SeaComm completes $50K fuel grant pledge

Credit Union helped 100 of its members with $500 fuel grants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration Now Open for Free Welding Training at Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY – 02/06/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Community College, and Lincoln Electric are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program. The training will run for three weeks (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day) from April 24th through May 12th and includes 120 […]

At least 9 fire departments spend all day Saturday battling blaze in Chazy

Officials said no injuries have been reported Click here for the NBC5 story and a video 

Chazy fire destroys The Weathercock

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Liberty’s Garage has a new owner 

By John T. Ryan  Peru – As of January 1, 2023, Robert Desotell is the new owner of Liberty’s Garage. Virtually all of Liberty’s vehicle service customers know Robert; he has worked at Liberty’s since he was fifteen, beginning as a part-time employee while attending Saranac High School. After high school graduation in 2005, he […]

Burlington’s Amtrak Train Service Is Off to a Strong Start

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Essex County communities see $1B spike in property values

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Bus from Central NY company in crash with truck that killed 6 in North Country

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Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh announces return of DozerFest

If interested in participating in the event as a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to Connie Mandeville, President of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club at kiwanisbreakfastclubplattsburgh@gmail.com or through their Facebook Page. In honor of World Kiwanis Week, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh is proud to announce the return of their annual event, Dozerfest, again […]

Vesco Wine Vineyards closing

West Chazy – It is with a great deal of mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Vesco Ridge Vineyards on October 14th, 2023. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the support and friendship you have provided us on this incredible journey over the […]

2023 Chamber Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and Trailblazer, along with the 2022 Chairperson, were all honored.

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Tupper Lake man arrested after 6-hour standoff at Stewart’s

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In crisis mode, organic dairy farmers ask lawmakers for $9 million in emergency relief

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Ticonderoga dreams big for downtown improvements

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Legal cannabis dispensary coming to Plattsburgh

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UPDATE: All-hands fire in Saranac Lake brought assist from 13 fire companies

Massive blaze at Consolidated Electric Distributors-Twin Electric Supply, Aubuchon saved Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Fire departments from across Northern New York battle fire in Saranac Lake

Multiple fire crews from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties responded to a fire at the Aubuchon Hardware Plaza. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Doug Brown – Looking wonderful and staying active at age 102

By John T. Ryan  Peru – In June 2013, Doug Brown took part in the North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Observing a Peru Gazette photo of the send-off ceremony, Doug’s niece Lori Brown Salotto commented, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 92.” Today she’d undoubtedly comment, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 102!” What’s the […]

As the FISU games conclude, community members share their feedback on this year’s competition

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Oneida Indian Nation’s record-breaking year provides windfall to Onondaga, other counties

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What went so wrong for the Buffalo Bills? 5 reasons their season ended vs. the Bengals

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Nolette’s Metal Roofing expands into manufacturing

Mooers Forks family metal roofing and siding business continues to transition and grow Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Apple acknowledges faulty crash detection affecting skiers

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Flavored cannabis marketing accused of targeting children

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