The Peru Gazette

4th Annual Comedy Night featuring Ray Harrington on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM at the Strand Center for the Arts (Plattsburgh). Proceeds support local programs for individuals and families in the autism community. Event at a glance What: Comedy Night benefiting Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Headliner: Ray Harrington (with a Vermont Comedy Club-curated […]

New York Had the Second-Lowest Suicide Rate in the Nation in 2023; Is Among the National Leaders in Prevention Efforts Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation today recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York and outlined some of the initiatives that have made the state a national leader in reducing these tragic deaths. […]

[PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming flight and ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025, honoring 30 veterans from the Vietnam and Cold Wars with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. The day begins with a patriotic send-off ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at the US Oval where family, friends, […]

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Vegetables 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!

As we anticipate the upcoming school year, Father Chris Looby, Pastor of St. Alexander’s, St. Augustine’s, and St. James Parishes, included an important message in this weekend’s parish bulletin.

“Cashman Brings Experience and Vision to a Race That Will Replace Retiring Assembly Member Billy Jones” Democratic Party Press Release, August 29, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY The Democratic Committee Chairs of Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties are pleased to announce that Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman has been selected to be the Democratic nominee for […]

View Map of New York State Drought Conditions Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Conservation, today announced a drought watch has been issued for 20 New York counties. The action was taken after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and federal partner agencies. New York State is encouraging residents […]

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Fred Beck of Peru, NY is a team member  POTSDAM, NY (08/27/2025)– Clarkson University’s Rocketry Team achieved an impressive 21st-place finish out of more than 90 universities at the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC). The team’s rocket reached an altitude of 10,350 feet, surpassing the competition’s target of 10,000 feet. This milestone demonstrates both precision […]

Plattsburgh, NY – 8/27/2025 – The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Clinton County’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate its strength and importance to the regional economy, according to the newly released Economic Impact of Tourism in New York 2024 report prepared by Tourism Economics for I Love NY. In 2024, visitor […]

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By John T Ryan  Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board conducted a brief 35-minute meeting on Monday, August 25. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting. The board authorized spending just over $242,000 in the town’s Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) monies to pave the Allen Hill Road from the Rod […]

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Chicken Stuffing Casserole  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!

Peru, NY, August 23, 2025 – Many people supported the 2025 Run For Jon. There’s always a happy atmosphere with kids and adults all having a great time. Here are several Peru Gazette photos. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation. Click here for view photos 

Peru, NY Message from Jenna Mulbury – Wildfire Gala harvest has begin today at Northern Orchard. Other early varieties like Zestar!, Ginger Gold, Paula Red, and Premier Honeycrisp will be following soon before the fall McIntosh harvest begins in the early days of September. Customers will soon see our old Model A Ford trucks out […]

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U.S. Border Patrol News Release Alien smuggling is incredibly dangerous, and it puts the public and our agents in grave danger when callous smugglers attempt to carelessly flee the border at high speeds. The smuggler driving this car was carrying five people that had illegally entered the U.S. when it flipped causing multiple injuries near […]

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By John T Ryan August 18, 2025, Plattsburgh – Since opening in 1976, the large office building at 137 Margaret Street has been the Clinton County Government Center. As of about 10:45 this morning, it is the John H. Zurlo Government Center. The Clinton County Legislature has decided to dedicate the building to John Zurlo, […]

Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed […]

Scams Claim Customer Owes Fines for Traffic Tickets or for E-ZPass Fees ‘Spoofed’ Websites Are Designed to Look Like Official DMV or Toll Collection Web Pages Governor Kathy Hochul  alerted New Yorkers to the newest efforts to steal their personal information by people pretending to be the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or […]