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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Board member and relative of Stewart’s Shops owner drowns in Adirondacks

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MAKE IT: Zucchini Fries

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New York State Announces $15,000 Pay Increase to Attract and Retain DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Forest Rangers in Lower Hudson Valley and Downstate Locations

The increase would boost the starting salary for Environmental Conservation Police Officers from $66,140 to $81,140, and for Forest Rangers from $63,034 to $78,034, effective July 21, 2022. Sign up for law enforcement civil service exam by August 10 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Department of Civil Service today announced […]

Clinton County Historical Association Presents: “A Tour of the Old Base Oval”  with Helen Nerska, CCHA Director

Saturday, August 13, 10:30 am Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, August 13th at  10:30 am for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old Base Oval has been a part of the Military Base from the War […]

Syracuse named one of the 10 best places to retire — affordably

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Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall to open in Peru on September 17th

  By John T. Ryan Over the past several weeks’ several people have asked, “What’s being constructed along Route 22 between Peru and Keeseville?” Jehovah’s Witness spokesman Ray Ritchie explained., “Local contractors and numerous volunteers from a number of surrounding states collaborated to build a new Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Peru, New York. […]

Peru has a new Dog Control Officer and September 12 is “Bob Rulfs Day”

Peru has a new Dog Control Officer, effective August 1, 2022. The board hired T’Chaka Sikelianos at an annual salary of $10,000 which will increase to $11,500 following a successful 90-probationary period. Sikelianos replaced Cliff Christon, who resigned effective July 31, 2022. His predecessor, David Drollette, resigned in June 2021. September 12, 2022, “Bob Rulfs […]

Tiny library, wide impact

Ellenburg Center boy’s pandemic idea continues to flourish and grow Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Whiteface community raises money for golfer with ALS

The Whiteface club and resort hosted a tournament that saw 144 people raise money to help Ron Reid battle Lou Gehrig Disease Click here for NBC 5 News story 

People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today

July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]

Kids’ activities set for this weekend in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh

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An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies

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Pen Pals for life

A truly beautiful story – From the Beatles to King Arthur’s legend, women share a journey of letters, travel, adventure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Bring a haiku and grab a brew: NCPR is coming to Old Soul in Plattsburgh at 5 p.m. this Friday

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Stec urges Gov. Hochul to reject Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today wrote to Governor Hochul, urging her to take action in advance of the upcoming September 6 meeting of the Farm Laborers Wage Board. At this meeting, it is assumed the board will issue its final recommendation in support of lowering the overtime […]

“Inside and Out” by Brianna Forkey at The Strand Center for the Arts in August

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Inside and Out”, artwork created by artist Brianna Forkey, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibition will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August 5th, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm that night […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Chili Rice Corn Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main st., Peru, NY. All are welcome at our table!

DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review

Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC […]

NY Business Grant: Change in requirements may make you eligible

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Important update! Did you decide not to apply for a grant because of the requirement to show positive net profit in 2019? That requirement has been lifted, so you may now be eligible. Visit nysmallbusinessrecovery.com to apply today! Your business no longer has to demonstrate positive net profit […]

DEC Proposes Improvements to State’s Forest Tax Law Program

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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the Adirondacks

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ADK, The Nature Conservancy improve access at Silver Lake Bog Preserve

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“Sunday on Valcour Island” Transportation every 20 minutes

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse, Sunday, August 21, 2022. Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:20 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person  The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 21, […]

Largest lottery prizes of all time: Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $810 million

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Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for

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