The Peru Gazette

Editor’s Note – More names will undoubtedly be added to this list. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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It was very difficult to limit to 65 photos.  Click here for the photos 

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

We’ve received reports of patchy freezing drizzle across the region this afternoon. As road temperatures cool below freezing this evening, additional freezing drizzle or light snow may coat area roadways. Please keep in mind the changing road conditions.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Stay awake to ring in the new year with a FREE hot cup of Stewart’s coffee. Stop by any location on Sunday, December 31st and receive a free hot coffee from 6pm to close. Enjoy any size of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at Stewart’s Shops to celebrate 2024. Choose from their long list […]

Clinton, Essex and Warren co. received a combined total of nearly $4M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Oven Roasted Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetable/Bread Dessert Served take-out only, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Auguatine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 1272 All are welcome!

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CVPH program encourages all those who are eligible to donate in the New Year  Peru drive Monday, January 29  PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/28/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) encourages all those who are eligible, to kick off the New Year […]

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Jessica A. Chase reportedly drove at troopers responding to a welfare check Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacks

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Crews seek fire source in heavy smoke conditions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue. “Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.” Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story