The Peru Gazette

5:00 pm, Thursday, December 4 Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh For the past seven years, Robin Caudell‘s back-burner book simmered about abolitionist martyr John Brown’s memory and legacy in the Adirondacks. Placing him in the context of the Underground Railroad in the Borderlands, this presentation examines oppression of the oppressed and the adoption, captivity, […]

Nov. 11, 2025 – PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is proud to announce its participation in the SUNY Military Tuition Rate initiative, joining select campuses across New York in supporting our nation’s service members, starting in the spring of 2026. This means Clinton Community College’s tuition per credit hour will not exceed the current federal […]

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This Veterans Day — Monday, November 11, we’re once again joining car washes across the nation to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. As part of the Grace for Vets FREE Wash Program, all veterans are invited to stop by any NuWay Car Wash location for […]

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(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Oct. 31 2025) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Off the Wall, ” an exhibition/gallery fundraiser. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 14, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display until Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be an open call for […]

Friday, November 7th @ 7PM Featuring American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis on Lead Vocals. Keyboardist Paul Kochanski, Bassist Joe Pettengill and Drummer Art Mambuca (and his sprawling double kick-drum kit) all played together in the Journey tribute band Captured. And, rounding out the band is hotshot Guitarist Kevin Alexander Herrera and Adam Tese on Saxophone. […]

By John T. Ryan October 28, 2025 – Plattsburgh – If you or someone you know has received a dire health diagnosis or is facing a terminal illness, The Wish Fund is here to help. Established in 2016 by the Adirondack Champlain Valley REALTORS (ACVR) to honor realtor Mary Fry, The Wish Fund grants wishes […]

Join us today from 10am-3pm for our Halloween Artisan Market on the front lawn. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping or grab something special for yourself. Participating vendors: Designs By Renee, Half Moon Tarot Readings, Vikki’s Suds & Such, Bit Sized Builds, Upstate Emporium, As You Wish Signs & Gifts by Dina, Marilyn Kretser, […]

Casella, Northern Adirondacks Kiwanis and Morrisonville Girl Scouts Troop 4202 recognized for impressive results Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening Click here for the WPTZ story 

CCC Sees Highest Overall Student Enrollment Figures in Five Years PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is continuing to grow, with fall enrollment up more than 9 percent over a year earlier and the highest since 2020. The college has 488 students enrolled on campus, up from 457 a year ago. In addition, full-time equivalent enrollment, […]

New DAISY Award honoree Walter Rooks, RN ensures patient’s final moments filled with peace, respect  CVPH News Release – Oct. 21, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – When Jessica Furnia’s father, Ricky Taylor, was unexpectedly admitted to University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, her world shifted in an instant. The man who […]

Happy Friday! Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis’ annual Stuff the Strand event is TODAY, October 17th, from 10am-4pm. Help us fill each of the 901 seats in the Strand Center Theatre with 21 lbs. of food and baby items to help our neighbors throughout Clinton County! Last year, they set a goal of seven pounds per seat […]

Plattsburgh – North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave.  Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. The following veterans flew on Flight #67.  Jack Bitter Jr., US Army, 1968-1970, […]

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

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Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]

Event at a glance What: Comedy Night benefiting Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Headliner: Ray Harrington (with a Vermont Comedy Club-curated lineup) When: Thursday, Sept 18, 7:00 PM Where: Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, NY Why: Funds raised support resources, connection, and advocacy for our local autism community

FitzPatrick Cancer Center program offers resources, support and education PLATTSBURGH, NY – Helping people who have completed cancer treatment begin a new chapter in their lives is the goal of an eight – week program offered by the FitzPatrick Cancer Center, part of University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Moving […]

Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, at SUNY Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Clinton County Historical Association, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will host historian Dr. Alexandria Russell for a public lecture on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins […]

Plattsburgh, NY: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to Alstom’s Plattsburgh railcar manufacturing facility last Friday with good news. As a member of the Senate’s Appropriations Committee and Transportation subcommittee, she should be able to secure an additional $350,000 for Clinton County’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The appropriation still must be approved by the full Senate […]

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U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY – September 6, 2025 – North Country Honor Flights 64 and 65 are in the air. As of this evening, the Honor Flight will have transported 980 veterans to and from our nation’s capital, where they visit the memorials honoring their service. Thirty vets are on today’s flights. As usual, there […]