The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH | On Monday, January 13, Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane recently presented a $1,000 check donation to the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc. (JCEO) to support their local food pantry programs, which works to improve community health by distributing donated, recovered, and farmed food to those in need. […]

Skilled Nursing Facility Named Age-Friendly Health Systems Participant CVPH News Release – PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/16/2025) – Older adults are living and working longer, redefining later life and enriching our communities. Delivering care that values them and addresses their unique needs leads to better outcomes, more satisfied patients and families and lowers overall costs. This is […]

Family’s association with the Y dates back to the early 1900s Click here for the Sun Community News story 

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – January 10, 2025) Boat House Row hits the stage at the Strand Center for the Arts Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. This musical group promises to deliver a fun, mellow yacht rock experience wherever it goes. It may be snowing outside, but inside, audience members can warm up with […]

Abigail Middlemiss Receives BEE Award (CVPH News Release and photos)  PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/10/2025) – Oftentimes, it’s the simplest of gestures that make the difference in health care. In the case of Abigail Middlemiss, CA, her difference comes in the form of a smile that brightens even the darkest of days for patients and colleagues alike. She […]

Education and awareness can support a safer environment and a positive patient experience  PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/09/2025) – While the incidence of workplace violence in health care remains a serious concern for healthcare professionals across the country, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is taking steps to ensure patients continue […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/20/2024) – Christine Porter worried about what each passing hour could bring as her mother battled a life-threatening illness in the ICU at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). While she’ll never forget the fear she felt during her mother’s stay in the hospital, Porter also says […]

Heavy police presence at Abenaki Mobile Home Park in Plattsburgh Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

December 14, 2024, Route 9-Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh – By John T Ryan Many veterans, civilians, families and community leaders participated in today’s Wreaths Across America program at the Old Post Cemetery. They laid 210 wreaths at the gravestones of our fallen heroes. The Wreaths Across America theme is Remember—Honor—Teach. Remember our fallen veterans, honor […]

Miracle on Margaret Street 1pm, The Nutcracker Ballet in the Strand Center Theatre, purchase tickets here >> 3-6pm, Holiday Art Activities in the Strand Center Gallery 3-6pm, Merry Mug Fundraiser in the Strand Center Gallery, mugs are $20/each 3-6pm, Photos with Santa Fundraiser in the Strand Center Gallery, photos are $10/each, and photos will be […]

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Money will be used to renovate sidewalks and install new lights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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County voters approve NYS Prop One Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]

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Strand News Release (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues worldwide with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Leon is coming to Plattsburgh, NY, with his world-renowned show for a performance at Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Leon’s production is a HIT with audiences of all ages. […]

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

Stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]

(All photos by David Brown) Thomas Batterson, U.S. Air Force, 1968-1991 – Vietnam Tom received a draft notice. Looking to get out of English class, Tom took the Air Force qualifying exam, passed, and enlisted. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tom became an Air Crew Life Support.  Tom ensured the survival of […]

Message from North County Honor Flight – This Saturday, October 5, will be the final North Country Honor Flight of the 2024 flying season. Flights 58 and 59 will have 3 Korean War Veterans and many Vietnam Veterans among the 30 Veterans being honored. “Thunder in the Burgh” will take place once again thanks to […]

Vibes virtuoso Tim Collins enjoys a thriving career performing jazz throughout Europe. The Plattsburgh native has been living in Munich for over a decade, but he loves returning to the North Country to visit family and friends and play music. A Tim Collins concert is always a highly anticipated event.  Tim is returning to the […]