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CD Launch Event: French-Canadian Traditional Music and Dance

Nicolas Babineau and Alexis Chartrand celebrate the release of their new CD with a live show at the Saranac Fire Hall on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm.  Titled “un beau p’tit son” (translation: “a beautiful little sound”), the album was developed and recorded during two residencies at Hill and Hollow Music during 2019. […]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all Peru Gazette readers. Your interest and encouragement are appreciated. 

Prevost lands huge order 

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Critics cry foul in Plattsburgh DRI project, but our investigation found no evidence of corruption – An Opinion Story by North Country Public Radio 

Source: Critics cry foul in Plattsburgh DRI project, but our investigation found no evidence of corruption | NCPR News

Origins and History of Christmas Trees – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Origins and History of Christmas Trees – – The Adirondack Almanack

‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Source: ‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit 

Source: Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit – Sun Community News & Printing

Patent Rd. Culvert Replacement Underway

By John T. Ryan Peru – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel are working on the Patent Rd. culvert today.  An excavator is making room for precast concrete footers. Next week the precast culvert should be delivered and installed. A large highway sink hole developed last April making the repairs necessary.  On September 23, 2019 the Peru […]

Peru Federal Credit Union Opens Keeseville Branch

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Keeseville residents were shocked when they learned TD Bank would close its local branch on November 15th. Only an ATM remains; however, there was good news on November 13th when the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) opened at 187 Pleasant St. Why establish a new branch when another institution […]

Antenna fire interrupts NBC5 signal

Source: Antenna fire interrupts NBC5 signal

Thanksgiving Day Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot

A Message from the Peru Lions Club Join us for the 42nd running of this amazing Adirondack Coast tradition! The race starts and ends at the Peru Elementary School and takes a scenic route through apple and farm country. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. *When you register online, make sure […]

Peru’s Growth Continues

By John T. Ryan Peru’s housing choices continue to expand. People took notice last week when framing began on what will be known as Davey Commons. Located on Davey Drive behind Langley Insurance the two buildings under construction will each include two 3-bedroom. 2-story, 2.5 bath center apartments measuring 1,274 sq. ft. and two one-floor, […]

Patent Road Closes Tomorrow at Mannix Road and Barney Downs Road Intersections

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing the Patent Road at Mannix Road and Barney Downs Road intersections on Tuesday, November 19thuntil further notice to replace a box cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  Local residents only can access up to […]

Davern Road Bridge Complete and Open

Peru – Farmers and others in southwest parts of Peru and in the Town of Ausable must be breathing a sigh of relief. The new Davern Road Bridge was opened to traffic on Monday, November 4th. Luck Brothers Inc. began the project just after July 4th. Many people use the Davern Road as a shortcut […]

Veterans and community job fair Tuesday in South Burlington

Source: Veterans and community job fair Tuesday in South Burlington

Upstate NY man shot accidentally, killed by hunter in his group – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate NY man shot accidentally, killed by hunter in his group – syracuse.com

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “The Museum’s Annual Holiday Open House”

A special opportunity to visit the Museum and find unique gifts for family and friends. The first 25 Open House visitors each day will receive free gifts, one per family. December 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, […]

Peru’s Holiday Banners Are Going Up

Thanks to Marque Moffett for a photo and this report: “Seen on Pleasant St. this morning: Luke Fessette hangs banners to welcome the holiday season. On the ground is Chris Malin. Luke didn’t expect to hang the banners until Monday. He just ordered the Santa suit and, when it arrived today, he ran home on […]

DEC Announces Summer Camp Registration Opens January 26, 2020

Families Encouraged to Register Early for Camps New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for the agency’s 2020 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 1 p.m. Applications should be submitted through the online registration program available through a link from the Summer […]

Massena landmark closing its doors permanently on Friday

Source: Massena landmark closing its doors permanently on Friday | Local History | nny360.com

VFW Post 309 Hosts Veterans Day Service and Presents Awards

By John T. Ryan Peru – The inside cover of the program handed out at today’s Veterans Day Service at Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 read: “What is a Veteran? A Veteran whether active duty, discharged, retired or reserve is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made […]

DEC Announces Camping Gift Cards and Electronic Gift Certificates Now Available Online

Expanded Online Ordering Makes Giving the Gift of Camping Easier than Ever New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC Camping Gift Cards and electronic gift certificates for stays and services at all DEC Campgrounds are now available for purchase online. Gift Cards and electronic Gift Certificates can […]

Affordable housing complex to be ready by June 2021

Source: Affordable housing complex to be ready by June 2021 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County 2019 Election Results 

Source: Clinton County 2019 Election Results | Local News | pressrepublican.com

2019 Local Election Results

Unofficial 2019 election results as reported by the Press Republican. These totals do not include absentee ballots. Clinton County Legislator: Area 1 – Calvin Castine 1,106 vs. Joel Herzog 391 Area 3 – Mark Henry 800 vs. Jerry Marking 769 Area 5 – Rick Potiker 593 vs. Bill Todd 421 Area 7 – Robert Timmons […]