The Peru Gazette

The Clinton County Community Services Board is awarding over $400,000 in Opioid Settlement Funding to address prevention programs and recovery programs in our community. These funds originate through state aid/regional funding allocation from the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and direct funding to the County from the NYS Office of the Attorney […]

Mark Silver Receives CVPH’s Inaugural BEE Award PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/2/2023) – Security Guard Mark Silver is the recipient of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) inaugural BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Silver, a CVPH employee for more than five years, was nominated by an Emergency Department (ED) colleague for his inspirational […]

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August 2, 2023 – 7:50 p.m. Adirondack Farms chopping hay as the sun sets tonight adjacent to River Rd. Area farmers are taking advantage of yesterday’s and today’s sunny days to get a second cut anticipating tomorrow’s scattered rain showers. In a typical year, the second cut would have been already harvested. Click the photo for […]

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SterRX currently operates out of two buildings, including its plant on Idaho Avenue and a smaller space on Connecticut Road. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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 

    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 […]

Officials looking to construct both hotels along State Route 3 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

White Chicken Chili Bread Yogurt Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Your editor visited the Clinton County Government Center this morning. The Government Center looks great from a distance; however, the entrance area could use a little more tender-loving maintenance care. It should be a County showpiece!

August 8. 2:30 pm. Redford Glass Uncovered with Helen Nerska, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. The presentation will take participants back to more than 200 years ago to learn about the short-lived history of the Redford Glass Company. Although the company was in business for only 20 years, it produced products […]

The Town of Schuyler Falls’ Morrisonville hamlet will be buzzing with activities on Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th, as the town celebrates its 175th anniversary. All are welcome and invited; the parade and festival are free. Vendor and food booths will offer items for sale. Starting at noon on Saturday the 12th, the […]

August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Lozier story includes rarely seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer.  After […]

Alec Morrison’s two wins have come in his third year after trading in co-angler status Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for April 2015 story on Alec Morrison’s love of fishing

Plattsburgh YMCA receives $100,000 for a New Y Future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Advanced string students from the renowned Meadowmount School of Music will perform at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. The young musicians, who are on professional career tracks, come from points throughout the United States and from many countries around the globe. They have undergone a rigorous selection process […]

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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 […]

A Dannemora man was killed in a crash that involved two other vehicles, police said. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2023 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo on June 15, 2023, in Syracuse, NY. Commissioner Greg Timmons of the Peru Fire Department (Clinton County) was honored with the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the […]

By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]

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 […]

Admission is free to all. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center For The Arts will present Jess Bouharevich’s Contemporary Dance class performance of “This Is Not A Test” at 6 pm Friday, 7/28 at the historic Strand Theater. Admission is free to all. About the Performance News reports bombard us daily with the dichotomy between glorious […]