The Peru Gazette

How an Aug. 2024 incident that resulted in the deaths of a sow and two cubs turned a town into animal advocates. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

September 10th – 2:00 pm, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Walking Tour of the Plattsburgh Oval.  Starting from the Clinton County Historical Association, with tour guides Maribeth Dunajski and Richard Caudell, hear histories of the historic buildings with special inside views of the Officers’ quarters and the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel. Registration is suggested by calling 518-561- […]

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Top artists from the Champlain Valley — and one special guest performer from Delaware — present masterworks in existence at the time of the Battle of Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, September 1, 2026 – For the second consecutive September, this year’s Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend will feature for special programs showcasing music that would have been […]

BETA Technologies to unveil one-of-a-kind “P-51 Bustang” during a special 6:30 a.m. event at the U.S. Oval PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — September 1, 2026 — North Country Honor Flight will send 29 North Country veterans to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, September 5, for a day dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifice. The veterans traveling on […]

Peru, NY, September 1, 2026 – Join your family and friends on Saturday, September 19, at the 48th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest.  Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. At 11 a.m., the community parade leaves Peru Elementary School and travels down Main Street to the Parish Center.  People return year […]

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(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Aug 28 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Portrait of a Community,” a group exhibition featuring the works of five local artists excited to share their appreciation for their community through portraits. The five artists who will be presented in this exhibition are Naomi Bradshaw, Kaitlyn Jubert, […]

During a recent visit to Lake Placid, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on plans to make a bid for a third Olympics in the North Country Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Ham  Scalloped potatoes  Vegetable  Bread Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

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By John T Ryan Deputy Town Supervisor Melvin Irwin chaired this meeting replacing vacationing Supervisor Craig Randall. The board accepted Steve Imhoff’s resignation as Interim Code Enforcement Officer (CEO). CEO Duane Bibeau has completed his training and testing and is now fully certified. The board thanked Imhoff for his service.  CEO Report – Added 8/31/26  […]

The news is not just bad for those making a living in the forest products industry—it should concern everyone who cares about forests. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – August 24, 2026 – North Country Manufacturing Day’s 2025 event was selected to receive a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).  This award recognizes TDC for the organization’s work in the Special Event category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000. TDC will […]

Foundation welcomes All Without the Bass  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH presents All Without the Bass on Thursday, Sept. 3 on hospital’s front lawn. The free summer concert is the final event in the Foundation’s 2026 summer concert series.  Playing a great mix of ‘80s and classic tunes with a few other genres […]

Stars from flags collected from customers are preserved and shared with veterans, active military, and first responders Schenectady, N.Y., August 25, 2026– Thousands of American flags no longer suitable to fly are taking on new life as symbols of gratitude for those who serve and have served. Earlier this summer, Market 32 and Price Chopper […]

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Jay and Keene will hold seminars on topics like solar energy, heat pumps, composting and electric vehicles at the sustainability fair Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Family and friends gathered to remember the fascinating photographer Nathan Farb who died in March.  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026 and Special Meeting of August 14, 2026.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: P-CD.03 from J. W. Danforth Company.  DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Murnane Building Contractors Pay App. #13 for Peru WWTP Project.  […]

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Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Foundation has honored three individuals with its annual Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award, recognizing their contributions to community theater and the performing arts in the North Country. Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards […]