The Peru Gazette

June 4, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays: Catholic Summer School of America with Robin LaBarge. Hear the story and see photos of the school which dominated the landscape of Cliff Haven from 1893 to 1950 and attracted thousands of summer visitors to the Plattsburgh area. A behind the scenes tour of the CCHA textile room.  […]

Peru, NY, May 30, 2025, Dedication ceremonies for the Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge were held at Heyworth Mason Park this morning, followed by the unveiling of one of two signs at the Route 9 bridge. Captain Garrow was a dedicated member of the New York State Police for 23 years. He passed away on […]

From nursing homes to Planned Parenthood clinics, rural health care in Upstate New York could collapse under proposed Republican budget changes. Click here for the New York Focus Story 

May 28, 2025 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the […]

Peru, NY, May 29, 2025 – Late this afternoon, the Thunder in the Burg motorcycle group gathered at the Peru Fire Station. Organizer Lloyd Provost, “We’re bringing a card and a few friends to Desmond on Birchwood Drive. Desmond had a brain tumor removed.  In a few days, I understand he’ll go to Boston for […]

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Note – Agenda updated at the May 29 meeting, Gazette posted May 30 at 9:01 a.m. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2025.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of Revised Contract with White Knight Kennels for Dangerous Dog Boarding. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]

23 students signed letters of intent to accept jobs in various trades, from electrical work to health care workers and law enforcement officers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Cathy Webster completes 4-day trek from Benson, Vermont to southern Canada. Money raised will go towards her adaptive kayaking program. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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DEC encourages New Yorkers to ‘Know it, Avoid it, Report it’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – May 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Peru VFW Post 309 recognized Bryce Wiggins for outstanding achievement and leadership in completing his Eagle Scout Project with the support of Post 309.  Bryce led fellow scouts in constructing a U.S. Flag Retirement Box and three wooden benches for Post 309. Bryce […]

Student applications up 16 percent as CCC prepares move to PSU campus Click  here for the Sun Community News Story 

Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan Meeting fascinating, very nice people is one of the best parts of publishing the Peru Gazette. This morning at Ausable Point, I encountered Cathy Webster, a resident of South Hero, VT. as she departed on the second leg of a 110-mile kayak journey the length of Lake Champlain from Benson, VT. […]

I suspect the golfers arrived very soon after 6:30.