The Peru Gazette

(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay […]

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

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The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Lewis, NY– Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a community-supported non-profit and accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, conserving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is proud to announce that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to purchase […]

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

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Plattsburgh, NY The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 114th Annual Awards Dinner on January 30th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom. This year’s sold-out celebration welcomed 500 guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. This year’s award recipients, including Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, […]

Hamburger Gravy/Mashed Pototoes  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  Peru, NY, January 31, 2026 –  Family and public service define Jim Douglass.   After 16 years on the Peru Town Board, including 12 years as Deputy Supervisor, Jim did not seek reelection last November. He explained why, saying, “We have a good board. I’m glad there’s new blood on the […]

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

The statue of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks will be unveiled Saturday in the Lake Placid Olympic Center Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

LAKE PLACID, NY (January 28, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its fourth annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2025. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton counties, as well as the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, […]

Fundraisers underway to help local teen hospitalized after Friday night fatality in Colchester Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation followed by Q&A/discussion. […]

16 Landmarks To Be Illuminated Yellow on Evening of January 27 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 16 landmarks across New York State will be illuminated yellow this evening, Tuesday, January 27, in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and in honor of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. “On this Holocaust Remembrance […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 29, 2026, 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026 and 2026 Organizational Meeting of January 12, 2026 Community Input.  DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on Telegraph Road Over Dry Mill Brook. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Award to Lowest […]