The Peru Gazette

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving River Road on Thursday, May 21st from 7am- 4:30 pm. We will be closing River Road from Donahue Road intersection to Calkins Road intersection. Emergency vehicles & School buses will be able to access the road.

Commencement at the Strand Theatre highlights milestone transition and student success Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY – May 19,2026  2026 – 2027 Peru School Budget and School Board Elections Results 2026-27 Budget  380 Yes  151 No  Purchase of up to three school buses 376 Yes 155 No  School Board Candidates (Top two elected)  Mark Hamilton – 399 (Elected to a 3-year term)  Steven Peters – 274 (Elected to a […]

May 19, 2026, Peru, NY — This afternoon at Peru High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 309 and its Auxiliary recognized two talented student artists from Peru High School for their outstanding achievements in the VFW Auxiliary National’s Annual 3-D Patriotic Art contest. Magdalena Manley and Adalyn Gertsch were both honored for […]

By John T Ryan  May 19, 2026, Peru, NY – Controversy continues over Lake Champlain Transportation’s (LCT) work at the former Olde Valcour Marina/Snug Harbor Marina/Mariner Restaurant and the nearby Valcour Campsite. At the Peru Town Board meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, Corey Trombley—owner of the adjacent Lighthouse Apartments—and Theresa Larson, former co-operator of […]

Advocates tout battery storage opportunities, but fire concerns, misinformation persist Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

May 14, 2026 – Clinton County, NY – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of April Hamilton as the County’s new Probation Director following the retirement of longtime Probation Director David Marcoux. Hamilton brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 22 years with the Clinton County Probation Department. […]

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!

Samuel Blanchard – US Army 1971-1974 Vietnam After receiving his draft notice, Sam would head to the recruiter.  At basic he would be separated from the others due to his size and asked if he could take care of himself. The Corporal would then make him squad leader and offer him a bottle. In Heavy Construction, Sam’s […]

William Burdo – US Air Force 1973-1993 Vietnam William would enlist in the Air Force because it offered the career field in construction that he wanted. He would receive nearly 1 ½ years of training at McChord AFB as a structural technician.  He would remain at McChord doing building removal and construction until he was shipped […]

Plattsburgh, NY, May 16, 2026 – At 6:15 this morning, law enforcement, fire trucks and hundreds of motorcycles arrived at the U.S. Oval escorting Honor Flights 68 and 69 to their Send-Off Ceremony Click here for the Peru Gazette video

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, May 15, 2026 – In 1963, John Roach, a teacher at Peru Central School, founded the Peru Federal Credit Union to serve the school’s employees. He likely never imagined the remarkable growth that would unfold over the next sixty years. On December 1, 2025, the credit union that started […]

$160K+ spent on salt reduction and monitoring equipment this past winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PERU, NY, May 14, 2026  — Heart Well Homestead is inviting runners, walkers, families, and community supporters to suit up for the Superhero Strides 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rulfs Orchard. This fun-filled event will raise funds to support Heart Well Homestead’s mission of providing safe housing and essential support for unstably housed pregnant […]

Albany, May 14, 2026 – The board did not adequately oversee the district’s financial operations related to maintaining accounting records, preparing bank reconciliations, submitting monthly and annual financial reports, performing annual audits, receiving state contract pricing for purchases and auditing and approving claims. As a result, the board’s ability to effectively manage the District’s financial […]

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Elizabethtown, NY, May 12, 2026 — A long-overdue honor will soon be restored to a local War of 1812 soldier who gave his life during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Private Ansel Holcomb, a member of Captain Calkin’s Company, was wounded during the battle on September 11, 1814 and succumbed to his injuries on September 13. […]

Clinton County, NY, May 13, 2026  – The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today announced the approval of the first project under its Workforce Development Program, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s workforce and enhancing its ability to support business growth, attract new industries and employers, and advance job opportunities and […]

Albany, May 13, 2026 – New York’s 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,183 active projects with a total value of over $140 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2024, an increase of 3.5% or $4.7 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “IDAs granted […]

Lake Placid, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Lake Placid July 4th Organizing Committee is inviting community members to take part in the annual Independence Day celebration, which features a parade down Main Street. Organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, with all encouraged to participate. […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – May 12 2026 – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Organic Matter. ” Organic Matter will be a group exhibition curated by Gallery Manager & Associate Curator, Elsa Koop-Angelicola. This exhibition will showcase the artwork of six artists to display the raw beauty of abstract elements as well as the skill of […]

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