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Saranac Middle School student arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate

The unnamed student was stabbed one time in the back, according to New York State Police. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC 3-minute video explains how to discourage neighborhood bears

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR DAN STEC CONCERNING NOVA BUS

Company announced it’s closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025              “I was disheartened to hear today’s announcement that Nova Bus will be closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025. The jobs being lost due to this closure, combined with the impact this will have on affiliated businesses in our region, will have major consequences on our […]

Road work planned throughout Clinton Co. in 2023

Drivers may experience delays while work is underway Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Student assaulted at Saranac Middle School

Students ordered to shelter in place Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is shocking

“Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is devastating news for the North Country and my heart goes out to the 350+ employees who call Nova Bus home. Between the ancillary companies and the transportation manufacturing hub, there is truly no doubt that this will have a huge impact on our communities and our region. While this does […]

Nova Bus to leave New York, close Plattsburgh facility

Production in North America will be focused to Canadian facilities in Quebec, according to the announcement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2023 Heyworth-Mason Park Concert Schedule

Don’t forget to come and enjoy Sunday’s Community Concert

Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.

Peru Town Board Meeting of June 12, 2023 – Video and Agenda

Future Peru Gazette Peru Town Board meeting coverage will include the agenda, our YouTube Video, and, if needed and time-permitting, later feature stories on the meeting’s most critical issues or news of interest.  Click here for Town Board Agenda – June 12, 2023.   

Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Section VII Scholar Athletes Feted

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville area may have a small stage, but its history parallels that of the world at large

Anderson Falls Heritage Society summer presentations reveal fascinating local history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Announces Pheasants Will Be Available for 2023 Seasons

Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring’s HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm earlier this year due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian […]

June 25 Peru Town Market Vendor Lineup Announced

I87 Welcome Center Still Closed

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is renewing its call for a commitment from the state to address the embarrassing state of the Beekmantown Welcome Center. Check out this video.

Keeseville Summer Music Festival returns

The Bootleg Band jumpstarts the series July 7 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

Honor Flight Vets get great send-off in spite of the rain

Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 A steady rain fell at the U.S. Oval this morning; nevertheless, many people turned out to see-off North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47. Nothing deters these people from honoring our local veterans. Today was the first time rain fell during a send-off ceremony. The Peru Gazette will post photos […]

Kudos to “Thunder in the Burg,” fire departments and law enforcement agencies for the great turnout for today’s Honor Flights 46 and 47.

NCCS senior Minerva Gelineault wins Mayor’s Cup logo competition

Artwork to be featured on Mayor’s Cup T-shirt, promotional materials Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Postpartum healthcare coverage extended for people with Medicaid

Click here for the NCPR story 

APA unveils plans for proposed new headquarters in Saranac Lake

Click here for the NCPR story