The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Former Peru School Principal Chris Mazzella is the latest member of the Peru Central School Hall of Fame. He was inducted on June 10 in conjunction with National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. High School Principal Matt Berry summarized why Mazzella was being honored and referred to Chris as […]

Recognition highlights contributions to student success, teaching and service PLATTSBURGH (July 2, 2026) — Three Clinton Community College faculty members have been recognized with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards, among the highest honors conferred on faculty and professional staff throughout the State University of New York system. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and a commitment […]

$120 Per Child Going to Eligible Families Through 2026 Summer EBT Program Summer EBT Benefits Expire 122 Days After Being Issued, Recipients Should Use Their Benefits Soon After They Receive Them Albany, (July 1, 2026) = Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 1.6 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling $189 […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY (June 30, 2026) – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman announced today that the 2026 New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge materials have been distributed to all public schools within the 115th Assembly District. The Summer Reading Challenge will take place between July 1 and August 31, and readers have the chance to win […]

CLINTON COUNTY, NY (June 30, 2026) – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Clinton County Off-Track Betting (OTB) Scholarships, recognizing two exceptional graduating seniors whose academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular participation have distinguished them among their peers. Each year, the Clinton County OTB Committee awards two […]

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Community members are invited to experience Lake Champlain from a new perspective during Summer on the Lake Educational Boat Trips on Thursday, July 16, 2026, departing from the Plattsburgh City Marina, 2 Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Hosted by Lake Champlain Sea Grant and partners, these interactive boat trips will offer participants a unique […]

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Albany, June 26, 2026 – To mark the end of the school year, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 396 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. Governor Hochul’s Universal School Meals Program, launched last year, guarantees every student in New York State access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating […]

Program will prepare women for local careers in technology and skilled trades PLATTSBURGH — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will launch a Women in Manufacturing and Technology initiative, made possible through $50,000 in state funding secured by Assemblyman Michael Cashman, D-115th District. The inaugural program will recruit and educate women […]

June 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm History Matters: Revolution, Independence and Valcour Island with John Krueger Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, […]

At a Board of Regents meeting last Monday, state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Peru, NY. – Did you know that between Lapham Mills Recreation Field and the Little Pizza Shop, a one-room school, grist mills, and more industries once flourished ? Bob McGee (Peru High School Class of 58) brought the Lapham Mills Road history alive on Saturday, June 13, during a Peru History Walk hosted by the […]

Sebastian Prial will miss schoolwide ceremony later this month due to Naval enlistment, was given special commencement event by peers and school officials Saranac, NY, June 17, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) yesterday joined the Saranac High School community in honoring graduating senior Sebastian Prial with a special commencement ceremony. Prial joined the United […]

This weekend is Juneteenth (June 19–21), and Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz is proud to be partnering with the Colors of Freedom Committee North Star Underground Railroad Museum, John Brown Lives!, the Clinton County Historical Association, SUNY Plattsburgh, Paul Smith’s College, and the Plattsburgh Public Library as part of the community events to commemorate this important […]

More than 180 students earn President’s and Dean’s List recognition PLATTSBURGH, June 17, 2026  — Clinton Community College announces 184 honor students for the spring 2026 semester, including 73 students on the President’s List and 111 students on the Dean’s List. Each semester, the college awards two categories of academic honors: the President’s List and […]

Peru, NY, June 15, 2026  — Peru Central School District is proud to announce that Jennilee Corrow, a special education teacher in the high school, has been awarded the Northeastern Zone (NEZ) of Retired Educators of New York Kramer Memorial Educator Award for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The grant will fund Corrow’s innovative new […]

Plattsburgh, June 10, 2026 – Last Monday, Brandon Menard, Director Strategic Initiatives at the North Country Chamber of Commerce, attended Peru High School’s Business Achievement Awards ceremony. During the event, Brandon had the honor of placing gold stoles on graduating seniors who earned 1,000 points over the course of the year through business education classes, […]

Plattsburgh, NY – [June 9, 2026] – Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) Career and Technical Education (CV-TEC) proudly recognizes Shaelene Dedrick, a young professional from the CV-TEC Mineville Campus, for earning a Gold Medal and crowned National Champion at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). Shaelene, a young professional in Dr. Todd Menia’s […]

Peru, NY, June 9, 2026 – It’s been a memorable week for Lincoln Sunderland. On June 4, he celebrated his 86th birthday. At the Monday, June 8, Peru Town Board meeting, the Town Board recognized Sunderland for his work in preserving Peru history and former New York State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey recognized Sunderland for his […]

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. , June 9, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced funding for various educational programs throughout the 115th district today, including $100,000 for the AuSable Valley Central School District. The announcement comes after the legislative concluded late last week. “I am thrilled to share that I was able to secure $255,000 for […]

SUNY Canton  Emma Baker named to SUNY Canton President’s List. Isaac Lane named to SUNY Canton President’s List. Dusty LeClair  named to SUNY Canton President’s List. SUNY Potsdam  Ethan Luoma set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education Madison Tromblee set to graduate with a Master of Science […]

June 5, 2026 – The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public […]