The Peru Gazette

In honor of Flag Day, 14 June, the Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution presented a Certificate of Commendation to Rulf’s Orchards in Peru. The certificate reads, “In recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America.” Representatives from Rulf’s Orchards accepted the award from Charlie […]

Interested Campers Encouraged to Enter Lottery Open June 13 to 20 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the return of the popular First-Time Camper Program for the 2024 season. New York families that have never experienced camping will have the opportunity to try camping and other recreational […]

The Peru-based animal rescue is set to stop providing services to seven out of ten communities in Clinton County within the next 90 days CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

Monday, June 10, 2024 – Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell recently indicated that the bridge close to Telegraph Rd would not reopen until about July 2026. At the town board meeting on Monday, June 10, Town Attorney Matt Favero said a concerned resident had called him about the issue. Farrell explained his reasoning by citing […]

Seven of ten municipalities received a 90-day cancellation notice Sheltering legislation due to go into effect in December 2025 has forced Elmore SPCA to make some difficult decisions regarding services provided to Clinton County municipalities.  In a recent New York State Animal Protection Federation (NYSAPF) consultant review of the Elmore facility and its operations, it was […]

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell anticipates the completion date of the closed Telegraph Road Bridge for July 2026. According to Farrell, acquiring DEC and the Army Corps. permits, along with the design, engineering, and construction, will take approximately two years. On May 29, the board hired C&S Engineering to design and oversee the project at a […]

Michelle Bechard kindly sent the Peru Gazette information on Saturday’s Peru Senior Class Community Parade The parade was started in 2020 by the parents of that senior class. That was the beginning of COVID-19 when the seniors had their school year abruptly ended in March. They were never allowed to return to the school for […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY  The day’s question was, “Do our guests think the unique ‘Sweethearts and Heroes’ leadership program, with its social-emotional learning focus, would be helpful in their workplaces?” On Friday, May 31, Peru School District Leadership Program participants welcomed business, government, and education officials to observe a program that school administration […]

June 6, 2024 – The D-Day World War II Normandy invasion occurred on June 6, 1944. Longtime Peru resident Napolean “Nap” Light was aboard one of the landing craft. In 2012, France recognized Nap for his service. Nap passed away on March 9, 2017, at age 94. This is a November 2012 Peru Gazette story. […]

From the Office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli  Audit Calls on State Department of Health To Improve Oversight of Managed Care Organizations, Seek To Recoup Money Where Appropriate June 4, 2024 An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that Medicaid-managed care organizations made as much as $1.5 billion in […]

Plattsburgh, NY – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donation to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General […]

Free Admission 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Please note some exceptions in days and times) The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 15th Annual Museum Days Weekend throughout Clinton County June 15-16, 2024, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and […]

June 1, 2024—Proud parents of Peru High School’s graduating seniors placed 121 banners on the fence before the intermediate School this morning. Erecting banners began when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of an in-person graduation. Today, banners may be part of PCS tradition. The people erecting the banners hope no one will remove them […]

News from Assemblyman Billy Jones and State Senator Dan Stec             A bill to name the Carpenter’s Flats Bridge across the Ausable River in the Towns of Ausable and Peru in honor of Captain Christopher J. Garrow passed the state legislature yesterday. Captain Garrow was a 23-year veteran of the New York State Police who […]

Clinton County, NY, May 31, 2024. Essex County, which borders Clinton County to the south, has reported five confirmed cases of rabies in wildlife this year. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. Though no cases have been identified in Clinton County this year, the Clinton County […]

Peru Collections on June 10   PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/31/2024) – The blood and blood products donated this month at the Adirondack Regional Blood Center’s community drives will help hundreds of North Country residents.  The Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), relies on generous donors to […]

I want to take a moment to thank all those individuals and families who have served in the past, presently serve, or have family members who have served or are serving in our military for all they have meant to the legacy of liberty and freedom in the United States of America. May we all […]

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Peru, NY – At tonight’s Town Board meeting, Brandy McDonald announced he’d be leaving his position as Town Supervisor in September or October.  He said, “It’s not an easy decision for me, but sometime in September or October, I will be stepping down as town supervisor.  My wife is working in Plattsburgh; […]

Police released the details of an autopsy into the victim on Wednesday afternoon, death ruled a homicide Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Thanks to Tom Lavin of the Adirondack Regional Theater for a great story and photos  Once upon a time, in the small town of Peru, NY, there lived a young boy named Mason Barber. Mason was an eighth grader with an extraordinary passion for musical theater. While most kids his age were busy playing sports […]

May 27, 2024—Memorial Day Services at Peru Memorial Post 309 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Post Commander Tom Boisseau, Chaplain David Gordon, and Auxiliary President Judy Lefevre led the Service. The Peru Girl Scouts posted Colors. The men and women who died in combat and the deceased members of Post 309 were remembered. Following the Service, […]

By John T Ryan The Town of Peru’s May 29 public hearing notice simply states that the hearing’s subject is a 202b matter. The 202b matter concerns upgrades to the water treatment plant on Reservoir Rd. This project is in addition to the $11 million to $25 million upgrades planned for the wastewater treatment plant. […]

The Clinton Community College Board of Trustees has named Ken Knelly as administrator in charge, succeeding John Kowal as president. Knelly, currently chief of staff at SUNY Plattsburgh and Special Adviser to SUNY for the Clinton Community College Transition, has been leading the work of planning for a new location by the college’s fall 2025 […]

Editorial – John T Ryan  Peru has a situation that could cost the Peru taxpayers millions of dollars. It’s hard to believe, but not having Alternate Zoning of Appeals members can result in approval delays and major and minor project cancellations, meaning the government’s cost is shared by fewer taxpayers. The Zoning Board of Appeal […]