The Peru Gazette

    Albany, N.Y. – Throughout August, Price Chopper/Market 32 is teaming up with the American Red Cross to raise funds in support of the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. Until August 31, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at the register to benefit disaster relief. All monies […]

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“Basically, a friend or a neighbor or a family member can be approved to a family’s children, in their home, and get paid by the state to do so.” Click here for the NCPR story 

The Peru Lions Club recently donated $300.00 to Peru’s DAV (Disable American Veterans) Chapter #179. The funds are targeted for use in transporting area veterans to the VA Clinic in Albany for medical care. Pictured are Lions Club co-presidents Ed Eisele (l), David Dalton (r) and Steve Robare, Commander of DAV #179. Peru Lions Club […]

Funding addresses staffing shortages, supports employees’ growth  PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/25/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has awarded nearly $250,000 to support current and future health care workers pursuing further education. In total, 11 recent high school graduates and 30 CVPH employees are benefiting from scholarships provided by The Foundation of CVPH […]

Another school year is fast approaching and the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents that all children must be age-appropriately immunized to attend school in NYS. “We saw a number of children fall behind in required vaccinations and well-child visits due to the recent pandemic,” explained Nichole Louis, Supervising Public Health Nurse in the […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, August 7, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273

The Clinton County Historical Association welcomes the public to a presentation on the life of Clinton County’s medical pioneer, Dr. William Beaumont, by Dr. Paolo Fedi, on July 20, 2:30 pm, at The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Dr. Beaumont’s story is one of legend, and his legacy is shared throughout the […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Thanks to an innovative partnership with Clinton Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College, the University of Vermont Health Network has created a Surgical Technologist Training Pathway Program (ST) designed to prepare students to become part of the surgical team. Its launch is the latest in a series of strategic initiatives by […]

A one-day soccer tournament on August 27 will be hosted by Saranac High School students Audrey Napper and Gabe Cayea as part of their National Honor Society Senior Legacy Project. Players must be between the ages of 7-12 to sign up. It will also be hosted by the Town of Saranac Recreation Department. ALL PROCEEDS […]

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Day of basketball honors local physician, supports family medicine in the North Country  PLATTSBURGH, NY (6/27/2023) – The inaugural Dr. David Anderson Memorial Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, July 15 at Noon at the YMCA on the Oval. The event features a full day of 3-on-3, co-ed basketball […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Representatives of The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), are encouraging all donors to donate blood during the summer months as the need continues but contributions decrease. Several community blood drives are planned in July to ensure an adequate […]

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Remember the CVPH blood drive today, June 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting of May 22, 2023  General Town News  J. Hogan Refrigeration will provide and install a new electric-powered heat pump heating and air conditioning system. The board deemed Hogan’s $18,996 bid to be the most responsible. Peru will host nine Heyworth-Mason Park summer concerts. Bids […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 5 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

Plattsburgh, NY- Healing Grace Center for Hope and Healing is expanding their services thanks inpart to a grant from the Foundation at CVPH. The Foundation has awarded Healing Grace a Community Project Grant in support of their new program designed to support women going through early miscarriage.This program provides medical supplies and comfort items to […]