The Peru Gazette

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. held its Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at the Butcher Block-The Adirondack Room on Booth Drive in Plattsburgh, NY. There were two new board members elected to the Board of Directors. They were Anna Walls, Vice President, Regional Northern Manager of Glens […]

Source: Invasive Alewife Spreading In Champlain Basin – – The Adirondack Almanack

“Owner Robert Streeter has debarked to Cadyville, some 75 miles north of Ticonderoga, where he says he will launch new radio properties despite the cloud of controversy and unanswered questions left in the wake of his sudden departure.” Source: WIPS sudden exit leaves cloud of uncertainty, questions — and criminal investigation – Sun Community News […]

Source: Teachers laud new reading program | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Fire destroys Keene Valley grocery store

Source: Students detox from cellphone use | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: State Police: Plattsburgh teen had AR-15 rifles, high-capacity magazines in car | NCPR News

L-R Herb Perry, Mike Roy, Roger Bonner, Dan Paquin, Devin LaPorte, Caleb Remillard, Mike Hogan, Sue Bonner, Dan Bonner, Alex Ekstrom, Brad Pellerin, John Whiteman and Seth Charles and office friend Drake.  The friendly and skilled staff at J. Hogan Refrigeration and Mechanical Inc., 12 Chamberlain Rd., is #35 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people […]

Race to benefit the Peru PTO Playground Replacement Fund Peru, NY – The Peru PTO will host the inaugural Peru Pride 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Heyworth/Mason Park in Peru. All proceeds will benefit the Peru PTO playground replacement fund. Registration can be completed online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. The […]

At the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, Gerald Morrow, was the recipient of the 34th Annual Dorothy & Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award. Mr. Morrow serves as the Town Supervisor of the Town of Chesterfield and is a member of the Essex County […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum family stranded in Pennsylvania storm helped by McDonald’s staff Based on my experience, the Peru, NY  McDonald’s staff would do the same thing.

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition this April and is looking for student artists. This year’s exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on April 6 and run through April […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he is seeking nominations for his second annual Women of Distinction Awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 31, with a ceremony honoring awardees taking place on April 14. “Women across our region work tirelessly to make it a better place for all.  They’re strong leaders and inspirational change-makers, […]

New York State bear hunters took 1,420 black bears during the 2017 hunting seasons, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “New York has excellent bear habitat and vast, accessible public lands that offer exciting opportunities for bear hunting,” said DEC Commissioner Seggos. “With abundant natural food sources this past year, […]

Source: Benefit coming up to help Peru woman with cancer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Diocese of Ogdensburg to compensate abuse victims – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Lake Placid lands university games | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Lynn Wilke passed away on March 5, 2018. Click here to view his obituary.  Click below to view an April 26, 2015 Peru Gazette story on Mr. Wilke. “Do Something Different than the Other Schools”

Source: White supremacist flyers, leaflets circulated in Plattsburgh | NCPR News

March 1, 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $65.9 million in New NY Broadband Program Round III grants have been awarded in the North Country. Peru will receive the highest amount totaling $9,441,335 in grants and other funding serving 2,363 locations. The Peru Gazette has contacted Governor Cuomo’s representative to gather more details. These […]

Source: Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Tanner Spear Peru HS Junior interviewed. Source: Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Story features Dr. Anne-Marie B. Spear.  Source: Mission of Hope gets teeth in new service | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Sister Debbie Blow’s Mission Journal – Food for thought and a great summary of the good works being done by the our friends and neighbors. This is our hump day – three days completed and three days ahead of us after today. A cool breeze enveloped us as we gathered supplies for our morning tasks […]