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Mother’s Day Treats

On Sunday, May 14th bring mom to any Stewart’s Shops for a sweet treat, and she’ll get a single scoop cone for just 99¢, and you can get one too! This Mother’s Day deal is available for everyone, which allows anyone to purchase a single-scoop cone for just 99¢. This sweet deal is available from […]

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Input on Proposed Definition of Disadvantaged Community

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks public comments on a definition of a “disadvantaged community” that will be used to help prioritize projects for LCBP funding in 2023 and beyond. The LCBP has scheduled a series of meetings to solicit feedback and will accept public comments online through June 9, […]

28 local libraries participating in a library crawl

On June 3, 2023, over twenty-eight local libraries are participating in a Library Crawl in our region. The Library Crawl is designed for local families to (re)discover libraries in our area. Many libraries will have activities targeted at children, while others will be open for participants to visit. Participants are encouraged to visit as many […]

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.

Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

Essex County, NY, woman dies in car crash

New York State Police said the woman’s vehicle was hit head-on by a driver who crossed into the oncoming lane. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Police recover body of missing Clarkson University student

A Clarkson University student was found dead Saturday afternoon after swimming in the Raquette River Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

Clinton Community College is looking impressive

Even if you don’t have the time to see the beautiful Lake Champlain views, visiting Clinton Community College is a great stop. Our county leaders improved the appearance of the George Moore Academic and Administration building. In addition, the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, the Ronald B. Stafford Science Building, and the William H. Forrence Health […]

The Ausable River approaches Ausable Chasm’s Rainbow Falls, passing over the Falls, under the Route 9 Bridge, and onto Lake Champlain.

TURN UP YOUR SOUND AND LISTEN TO ITS AWESOME POWER! 

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

The Lake Champlain view from Clinton Community College is a must-stop

A spring drive along Route 9 isn’t complete without viewing Lake Champlain, Crab Island, Valcour Island, and the Green Mountains from our beautiful Clinton Community College. May 6, 2023.

Spring is here, especially along Route 9

May 6th appears to be the true start of a beautiful North Country 2023 spring, especially along Lake Champlain. Your Peru Gazette reporter met visitors from Canada, the Hudson Valley, and Pennsylvania at Ausable Chasm, volunteers sprucing up the nearby Underground Railroad Museum, and people fishing and kayaking at Ausable Point. Earlier in the morning, […]

Clinton County Historical Association Community Calendar Events for May 2023

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events for May. All events are free and open to the public. May 16 – 6:45 pm, Amazing Stories of the Women of the Delord House, with Pat Loughan, sharing photos and little-known facts about their lives and legacies. Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

Community invited to help shape Saranac Central’s future

Voting process for the new mascot to run through June 19 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several May Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for the region. […]

It’s time for Granny’s Attic, the Unique Boutique Sale

If you like a vast choice and bargains, the Peru Community Fellowship Center is the place to be Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Clinton County teen arrested for making school threat via Snapchat, police say

Investigators said they were able to obtain the Snapchat messages via a search warrant in relation to a March 16 incident  Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Peru Central School to induct Helen Allen Nerska and Rita H. Hatfield to its Hall of Fame on June 7

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central.  Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]

Zurlo: State Budget ‘undermines’ counties

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Adirondack lawmakers, advocates applaud environmental funding in the NY budget

Click here for the NCPR story 

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21