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Ross to be new anchor tenant for Plattsburgh’s Champlain Centre

It will occupy former Best Buy location Click here for the MYChamplainvalley.com story 

North Country Children’s Consignment Sale September 16th Class of 2025 Fundraiser

The North Country Children’s Consignment Sale is coming to Peru School this Saturday, September 16th to benefit the Class of 2025.  You’ll find toys, snow boots, books, baby gear, games, clothing in sizes newborn-14/16, ride-ons, sports equipment and lots more.  The doors will open at 8 AM. Enter via the HS lobby (no entry fee). […]

U.S. child poverty rate doubles to 12.4%; it’s even higher in six North Country counties

Click here for the NCPR story 

Several city streets to be repaved

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh

Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids

Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]

“The Remillard family farm is alive and thriving in Peru, New York”

Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.

Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country

More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York

Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler  story 

Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16

Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Biographies: North Country Honor Flight #49 Veterans – September 2, 2023

North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Gordon Compeau – U.S. Navy 1967-1970 Vietnam Already a heavy equipment operator, Gordon skipped basic training and took a leadership course. A Seabee, Gordon served two tours in Vietnam; first, Freedom Hill, Da Nang. Gordon had a unique […]

Biographies: North Country Honor Flight #48 Veterans – September 2, 2023

North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Clayton Beisiegel – U.S. Army Air Corp. 1943-1946 World War II Clayton, a junior, left Boys Vocational School to help his family. After basic training in Florida, Clayton, a Rifle-Range Instructor, developed training programs in South […]

Andrew Lauzon, our Peru Citizen of the Day

The Peru Gazette nominates Andrew Lauzon as Peru’s Citizen of the Day. This morning, riding his bike and carrying a trash picker, Andrew picked up trash along Pleasant Street. He said he does it whenever he sees a need. We applaud Andrew for his community spirit, work ethic, and friendliness!

Anastasia Pratt: “History helps us grow, move forward and succeed.”

By John T. Ryan August 31, 2023, Peru – Anastasia Pratt has accomplished many things since graduating from Peru High School in 1994. Many people know her service as Clinton County Historian; others as an accomplished bass player, vocalist, and member of several area musical groups. SUNY Empire State University students know her as a […]

Major upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment facility planned

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru recently completed a much-needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its sewage collection system; however, there’s more work to come. Planning is well underway for a state-mandated upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. The primary focus will be installing a UV disinfection system to bring coliform counts into conformance with […]

Ausable Chasm – One of nature’s most beautiful gifts in our midst

Our family traveled 15 minutes to Ausable Chasm yesterday. It’s hard to believe we live so near such a natural wonder. We met people from Michigan, South Carolina and Quebec. The parking lots were almost full. Like most employers, the Chasm would like to have more staff. One employee was particularly outstanding in the raft-tube […]

Gov. Hochul opens NYS Fair with $400M plan to boost local farms

Executive order directs state agencies to buy 30% of their food from New York state farms and food producers by 2028. Click here for the Syracuse.com  story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not operate this week

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be operating tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, because upgraded cooking equipment is being installed. It will resume operation next week.

Ausable River Association Benefit Dinner September 20

KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern […]

Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project

Click here for the NCPR story 

The Graying of Warren County

In 1980, the median age in Warren County was 30.9. Today, it is 47.5 Click here for the Lake George News report 

Town Board approves resolution to seek bids for replacing Cook Road culvert

By John T Ryan  Peru – August 15, 2023 – The Peru Town Board passed a resolution to go out to bid construction of a new culvert on Cook Rd. at a Special Meeting conducted Monday morning at 8 a.m.  There’s only one residence on the road, and the project will cost hundreds of thousands […]

Mannix Road solar farm development is making progress

By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]

Peru’s Bear Swamp Rd. Subway Restaurant is closed

Peru August 15, 2023  – Peru residents reported to the Peru Gazette that the Subway Restaurant co-located at the Maplefields Convenience Store at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. closed on or about August 1.  Otto Hansen, an R.L. Vallee/Maplefields spokesman,  stated, “The closure is in litigation. I am not able to comment.” The Gazette hasn’t been […]

Sunday night Heyworth/Mason Park Concerts attract poeple of all ages

Peru – August 13, 2023 Doug Brown (102) and his brother Cliff (a kid at 91) each drove to the concert tonight. Cliff said he’s played golf 85 times this year. Doug played outstanding golf well into his 90s.