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Tax relief checks being mailed to New Yorkers

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New York’s DEC chief felt “pulled” to volunteer in Ukraine

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Plattsburgh paid parking gets underway throughout the city

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A car traveling over 100 mph on Route 105 in Sheldon struck a cow in the road on Sunday night, killing the driver and the cow, police said.

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St. Augustine’s says, “THANK YOU!”

Letter to the Editor: On behalf of St. Augustine’s Parish in Peru, I thank the many people, local businesses, the media, and organizations who participated, attended or supported our 44th Annual Applefest. The Good Lord blessed us with a perfect day and people packed the parade route and festival grounds. So many people saw friends […]

Babbie Musum Saw and Lumber co. Operational

October 8, 2022, Peru – It’s a great weekend to visit the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum. It’s “Harvest Time” today and tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This morning the museum conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the Grand Opening of the Babbie Museum Sawmill & Lumber Company. Volunteers trucked the nearly 100-year-old […]

Peru Town Market Open Sunday 11-3

THIS SUNDAY, October 9th from 11-3 @ Heyworth Mason Park

Peru handles Ti, 54-12

“History was made at the Apple Bowl on Friday night…Maggie Garrow debuted as the first female kicker in Peru’s program history.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Peru’s 2023 budget formulation process is underway

Peru – October 6, 2022 – The Peru Town Board is formulating the 2023 town budgets. The General Budget workshop look place last evening. The salaries workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 19th at 6 p.m. The Budget Review Workshop on Wednesday, October 26th at 6 p.m.. The Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget on November 2nd […]

Lawmakers react to federal block of gun provisions

Provisions will remain in effect pending appeal, AG says Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

“We’re seeing people who have never asked for help before.”

October 6, 2022, Plattsburgh – $180.105.53 – That is what pacesetters have already donated toward this year’s United Way of the Adirondacks campaign. President & CEO John Bernardi announced the success this morning before representatives of its 35 partner agencies and several supporters. The campaign has a $650,000 goal. Why give to the United Way? […]

Harvest Weekend at Babbie Museum including Grand Opening of Sawmill & Lumber Co. at 11 a.m.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Cheesy Mac’n Cheese Peas/Carrots 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 welcome at our table!

Upstate NY pumpkin sets record for largest in U.S.

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School bus returning from varsity soccer game hits bear in North Country

Just outside Watertown  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

CNY dentist to pay $60K for allowing employee to prescribe herself oxycodone, feds say

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‘Super soldier’ Josh Allen proves no lead is safe in comeback win over Ravens, Lamar Jackson (instant takeaways)

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North Country Honor Flights 42 and 43 depart for DC

Plattsburgh – October 1, 2022 – North Country Honor Flights 42 & 43 Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Thank you to David Brown for supplementing our Peru Gazette photos. Bios Flight #42 – October 1, 2022 Charles Boss, Jr. U.S. Army                           […]

 Oct. 13th Clinton County Tire Round Up – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Town of Schuyler Falls are collaborating to co-host a tire collection event.  This event is being held to help Clinton County residents properly dispose of old used tires. Scrap tires can degrade, causing chemicals to leach into the soil and waterways and old tire dumps […]

Peru father, daughter become 46ers together

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Dr. Curt Stager to Present at Ausable River Association Dinner September 28

WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association will host their first ever “September Shindig” on September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome for an evening of fine dining and camaraderie at The Hungry Trout Resort in Wilmington, NY. The night will feature Dr. Curt Stager, author and professor of natural sciences […]

Run with Grace 5k Celebrating Fall and Supporting Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing

Plattsburgh, NY – Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing with Adirondack Coast Events is excited to announce “Run with Grace” 5k run/walk on October 9th, 2022, at 9am at the US Oval in Plattsburgh.  This is a celebration of our amazing North Country families and life here in the spectacular Adirondacks! The leaves are changing […]

Witnesses Knocking on Doors Again

Plattsburgh Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry After 30-Month Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witness News Release  Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning September 1, when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work was officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program.   The decision to resume […]

CVPH blood drive today beginning at 3 p.m.

Good Morning! This is a friendly reminder that there will be a blood drive today, Monday, September 19, 2022, held at the St. Augustine Parish Center between the hours of 3 pm – 6:30 pm. Come save lives & enjoy some snacks! ​*** ID required ***   ​If you cannot make the drive but would […]

Peru’s history on display at Heyworth Mason Park

  By John T. Ryan  Peru – Most Peru residents love expansive Heyworth Mason Park with its walking trail, dog park, town market, stage, bell tower, and Sunday evening concerts. But, over the past several days, people have noticed another upgrade. Paintings depicting Peru’s history have replaced the deteriorating plywood in the historic Heyworth building. […]