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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Small Towns, Big Stakes: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Care in the Adirondacks

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 

DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town

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 […]

Motorcyclists surprise a Peru 12-year-old

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 […]

Hikers falsely report fatality while under the influence of hallucinogens

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

May 29, 2025, Peru, NY, Signor Rd., 3:15 p.m.

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 2025 6:00 PM

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 […]

CV-Tec honors graduates entering the workforce at signing ceremony

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 

NCPR news team wins nine regional Edward R. Murrow awards

Click here for the NCPR story 

Federal money is essential to North Country airports. Trump wants to cut it in half

Click here for the NCPR story 

$6K+ raised after solo 120-mile kayak trip through Lake Champlain

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 

Peru, NY, May 28, 2025, 5:25 a.m. Lakeshore Road

North Country spelling standouts head back to Scripps national bee

Click here for the NCPR story 

Online reporting system for harmful algal blooms begins

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

Peru VFW presents Achievement Award to Eagle Scout Bryce Wiggins

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 […]

Nostalgia, excitement at Clinton College Day

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

Grand opening of Au Sable Forks Fire Department slated

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

110 -mile Lake Champlain journey for a cause

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. […]

May 26, 2026 – Port Kent, NY, 6:25 a.m.

May 26, 2025, Harmony Golf Course, 6:30 a.m. Memorial Day

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

Very short video at Ausable Point looking north toward Valcour Island, Turn up volume tp enjoy..

This is a short video. Turn up volume to appreciate.

May 26, 2026 – Ausable Pt. 6:55 a.m.

Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service

Nine renewable energy projects signed off on in NNY

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

BBQ Chicken  Vegetables  Bread  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!