The Peru Gazette

While intended as a harmless pastime, this game has raised significant safety concerns due to its potential to be mistaken for real criminal activity, putting participants, bystanders and law enforcement at risk. The “Senior Assassin” game involves teams of high school seniors using water guns or other toy weapons to “tag” or “eliminate” one another […]

Nichole Lapier was hiding in an attic on the Laphams MIlls Road in Peru  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh, NY—Join us at Clinton Community College (CCC) for an engaging talk by Constance Mandeville on the life and impact of Sojourner Truth. The event will be held Wednesday, April 9, at 12 PM in the Moore 2nd floor atrium and is free and open to students, staff, faculty, and the community. Constance Mandeville is […]

North Country Honor Flight (NCHF) is proud to announce a call to action for Vietnam Veterans to submit their applications for an unforgettable journey to their memorial in Washington, D.C. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our heroes to receive the recognition and gratitude they so richly deserve. As we continue our mission to honor […]

Breakfasts help pay for Knights’ programs like “Coats For Kids” at Peru Central. Peru—St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will serve a “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast on Sunday, April 6, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The menu includes Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Fruit Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Real […]

Clinton County Historical Association Awarded $48,000 in Grant Funding from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership One award is for a 2025 Internship Grant in the amount of $8000 to hire and train an intern to process the large collection of historical documents donated to the Historical Association by the Plattsburgh Public Library. Work under […]

Alert officers discover woman concealed in spare tire area of a vehicle Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan March 28, 2025, Peru— 1,200 students in grades 4-12 took a 40-minute break from their regular classroom activities today to participate in the Peru Central School District’s Career Fair. Students had the opportunity to listen and ask questions of representatives from 51 public and private businesses and organizations, such as Schluter […]

By John T. Ryan  The Town of Peru is dealing with a troubling issue: thieves have stolen and damaged street and stop signs. At the town board meeting on Monday, March 24, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that one or more individuals have taken approximately 30 signs and 10 posts over the winter months. When […]

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March 26, 2025, 6:30 PM  Please do not leave any tips on Facebook.The New York State Police in Troop B, are attempting to locate Robert C. Baker, age 60, of Peru, NY, reported missing out of Plattsburgh, NY. Baker is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs approximately 130 lbs, slightly bald with gray hair, […]

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Free to the public on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.    Everyone experiences pain and unexpected loss at some point in their lives. The goal of An Evening of Healing is to open communication so attendees can learn where and how to find […]

“Most of the population loss in the North Country is due to people moving away.” Click here for the NCPR story    Click here for Census Bureau Detailed Analysis 

Turkey Gravy, Stuffing, 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!

March 20, 2025 – (Plattsburgh, N.Y.): What started as discussions among local Rotarians quickly turned into a community donation from its members at yesterday’s Rotary meeting! President Ed Kirby announced that over the next five years, the Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Club will be pledging a $50,000.00 donation!  The news was announced after the Rotary Board […]

Elizabeth Shalton and William Regazzi identified as victims of the overnight fire on Margaret Street Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chamber of Commerce News  A highlight of the event is the presentation of the Irish Person of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify exceptional dedication to volunteerism in business, community, or civic activities. This year, we proudly honored Bill Meyers, Market Area Manager at Casella Waste Systems. Bill’s unwavering commitment to community service and […]

3/13/25 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WIRY RADIO STATION MANAGEMENT To Our Loyal Listeners and Valued Advertisers, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of WIRY. After serving our community for 75 years, the challenges of an evolving media landscape have made it increasingly difficult to continue operations. The rise of digital platforms and […]

The article said its closure was due to declining readership and increasing costs, including an expected 25% tariff on newsprint. Seventeen employees lost their jobs. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/12/2025) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will hold a community blood drive at Mountain Lake Services, 100 Industrial Parkway in Keeseville on Wednesday, March 19. The event will take place from noon to 4 pm.  All eligible […]

Retired Educators of New York (RENY) is offering a $2000 grant to active educators in Clinton and Essex counties to assist them in their classroom endeavors. To be eligible for the grant, an educator must be a full-time teacher, nurse, counselor, or administrator in a public school district in the RENY Northeastern Zone (NEZ). For […]

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Town of Indian Lake Hamilton County Snowmobile Accident: On March 4 at 11:30 a.m., Hamilton County received a 911 call about an unconscious snowmobiler on Indian Lake. Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Newell arrived first at the scene, followed by Forest Ranger Milano and an Indian Lake Paramedic. The 55-year-old from Hillsdale had hit an ice […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – March 11, 2025 – “We do what we have fun doing.” That’s how Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska and volunteers Chris Mullen and Jackie Madison describe their work at the Peru historian’s office. The women, including Nerska, are unpaid volunteers who love local history and want to share […]