The Peru Gazette

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Gathering part of CVPH’s Centennial Celebration  Plattsburgh, NY –Retirees of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are invited to a special gathering Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10 am to noon in the CVPH Boardroom. Part of the hospital’s year-long celebration of 100 years of caring, the event is an […]

By John T. Ryan Cybersecurity improvements, two Town Court clerk resignations, a damaged highway monitoring camera, and preparations for the 2027 budget highlighted the Peru Town Board’s recent meeting. 2027 Preliminary Budget Hearing November 5 Supervisor Craig Randall reported that the board is preparing its 2027 Preliminary Budget for presentation at a public hearing scheduled […]

East of the River, founded by internationally renowned recorder players Nina Stern and Daphna Mor, explores the virtuosic and haunting melodies of the Sephardic diaspora, the traditions of the Middle East, Armenia, North Africa and the Balkans as well as the timeless gems of the Medieval European classical repertory.  East of the River’s music is […]

Plattsburgh, NY – November 4, 2026, News Release  – TDC, a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country, will host North Country Manufacturing Day 2026 at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College on Thursday, November 5. The event is held in partnership with the Institute for Advanced […]

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Peru, NY, November 3, 2026 – 2,003 Peru residents cast in-person ballots today. 785 voters cast Early and Absentee Ballots that are not included in the totals below. The total votes announced were not broken down by political party: Democratic, Republican,Working Families and Conservative.  Your reporter is not including the totals for Supreme Court Justice […]

“Live your purpose, share hope, change your world.” North Country Mission of Hope announces its inaugural mission trip to the Dominican Republic, scheduled for April 8–15, 2027. The mission will take place in the Luperón region of the Dominican Republic, where participants will serve local Dominican residents and displaced Haitians, as well as other individuals […]

Eligibility requirements for the HEAP program can be found online here: https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-heating-assistance-heap. PLATTSBURGH, NY, October 2, 2026  — With the winter rapidly approaching and the temperatures dropping, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) encourages all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that […]

Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K runs can be found on Adirondackcostevents.com. Click on Upcoming Races; then Peru Lions Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information. For additional information, contact: Perunylionsclub@gmail.com.  

Peru, NY, November 3, 2026, Election Day – 300 voters cast in-person ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center as of 8:45 a.m. As usual, election workers moved people through the voting process quickly. The Peru Gazette will report Peru’s in-person vote count as soon as possible after the 9 p.m. poll closing.

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Today, November 3, eligible Peru voters can cast ballots for the following offices and candidates. (Note – There is only one candidate for a few offices.) Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.  If you have questions on voting go the Clinton County, NY Board […]

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Shepherd’s Pie Salad  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 invited and welcome!

Rangers rescue teenage with leg injury Town of Keene, Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On October 20 at 9:15 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker with an unstable lower leg injury on Cascade Mountain. The 16-year-old from Mountaindale rolled their ankle just above the tree line. New York State Police (NYSP) Pilot […]

The Champlain Valley Voices will perform winter selections by Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo and John Rutter, among many others, for a concert that reflects the mood and calm of the season.  This intimate “candlelight” concert is sure to bring holiday joy and a feeling of warmth on a cold winter evening.  Join us on Sunday, […]

Recognized for helping people through collaboration October 29, 2026 – Plattsburgh, NY – Ken Thayer’s ability to bring diverse organizations together to help North Country residents has made a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the community. His work was recently recognized with a Rural Champion award from Adirondack Health Institute (AHI). Thayer […]

Peru, NY, October 29, 2026 – The Peru Fire Station expansion and upgrade is on schedule to be completed next spring. Con Tech Building Systems Foreman Shawn Beaulieu said concrete work is underway, and interior work will begin in about three weeks when the steel-erecting company arrives. The two bays at the rear of the […]

Cadyville, NY – On October 3rd, the Cadyville Fire Department had the distinct honor of carrying a special guest to Honor Flight #75 from his hotel room on Smithfield Blvd.  U.S. Navy Vietnam Era Veteran (1966-1972) Dale Perry of Ft. Edward, NY had made a special request through Flight Leader Mike Parsons to ride in […]

Casella Tipoff Classic Set for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Clinton Community College’s Forrence Center PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is teaming up with Casella to host the inaugural Casella Tipoff Classic on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Forrence Center. The four-team event will officially open the 2026-27 Cougar Basketball […]

November 4th, 5:30 pm, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh. “Lost Plattsburgh: Our Missing Architectural Roots”. Focusing on the architecture and importance of Plattsburgh buildings destroyed by fire or willful act and picking up where Allan Everest left off in Our North Country Heritage (1972), the presentation discusses how their loss has left a […]

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation […]