The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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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Replacing culvert cost $2 million+ By John T Ryan Peru, NY, January 30, 2026 – There was good and bad news at the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, January 29 meeting. The board accepted Luck Brothers’ $1,852,995 bid to replace the collapsed Dry Mill Brook culvert, which led to the April 2024 closure of Telegraph Road. […]

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 […]

On January 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) to oppose Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC’s petition to FERC to reissue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and override DEC’s oversight authority under the Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline project. Despite its proposed […]

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

(PLATTSBURGH, NY The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Deviations, ” a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist and teacher, James Antonson. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Feb. 13, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. and will remain on display until Saturday, March 28. James Antonson will have a […]

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

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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 […]

Skiers will represent the state in Alpine, biathlon, cross-country and freestyle events at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Click here for the VTDigger story

AGENDA – Peru TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING Of JANUARY 27, 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 […]

Peru, NY – January 26, 2026 – Anyone who has ever visited Apple Valley Senior Housing knows how fortunate we are to have a 30-unit independent living facility in our community. It’s beautifully maintained, and its residents enjoy living there. Eight years ago, Kathy Flynn became Manager at Apple Valley Senior Housing. Now, she’s retiring, […]

Stuffed Shells in Meat Sauce  Vegetables  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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Extreme Cold Watches in Effect from 7 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday for the North Country; Feels-Like Temperatures as Low as Negative 50 Degrees Possible Friday Night and Negative 30 Degrees Saturday Night New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111 NYS News Release of Jan. 23, 2026 – […]

The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]

By John T Ryan  Plattsburgh – When Megan Charland graduated from Peru High School in 2004, she didn’t think she would ultimately live in her beloved North County. How would someone who wanted a career in art and photography ever earn a living in this area? Well, Megan Charland is back as Executive Director of […]

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Among the company’s proposals: partnering with a helicopter operator to move medical supplies between Vermont and northern New York. Click here for the Vermont Public Story