The Peru Gazette

Columbia Care site at 345 Cornelia St. is now accepting state-registered patients. Source: Plattsburgh medical-marijuana dispensary opens – Press-Republican: Local News

Local developers have acquired former Lakeside Apartments property, plan to start demolition soon. Source: Commons at Plattsburgh Bay project progressing – Press-Republican: Local News

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is currently accepting artist applications for their Off-Site Gallery Program. There are currently eight Off-Site Gallery locations that feature local artists booked through the Strand Center: Best Western Plus the Inn at Smithfield, Valcour Imaging, The Development Corp, Clinton Community College, Eye Care for the Adirondacks, […]

By Ed Schiffler Long time Clinton County Senior Computer Club member John Gillen, who now lives in Pennsylvania, sent me this interesting link to the “Graves Mansion”, AuSable Forks, NY. The construction of this mansion is an interesting story and the wood work in the interior is nothing less than amazing and unbelievable. The quality […]

The Clinton County Senior Computer Club will meet on Monday February 1st, 2016 1:30PM at the Senior Center. The presentation will deal with “Genealogy”. The presenter, Jean Schiffler will discuss and demonstrate using the internet to do research using Ancestory.Com and Family Search .Com. There is a great deal of family information available at these […]

Source: Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News

Thursday, January 28, 2016, will mark the 6th Annual Dine United for the Adirondack Region. There will be a wide variety of restaurants throughout Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties participating. Every patron that visits a participating restaurant on January 28, 2016 will be giving back to our region, as well as supporting local restaurants. Each […]

According to an editorial in today’s Press Republican all SUNY Plattsburgh incoming freshman and transfer students receive a text connecting them to this welcome video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFgGq_ofuuI&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFgGq_ofuuI&feature=youtu.be

By John T. Ryan The Peru Free Library Board of Trustees chose Diane Haight as a new member and elected its 2016 officers at its Wednesday, January 20th meeting. Board Vice-President Kara McBrayer, who chaired the meeting, submitted her resignation after serving on the board for six years. Holly Heller-Ross was elected as 2016 board […]

By John T. Ryan As of 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016, the American Flag was once again flying high on the Peru Free Library flagpole. Town Councilman/Town Board Liaison Donald McBrayer and 23-year U.S. Navy Veteran David Drollette braved cold temperatures this morning to raise the flag following last evening’s Peru Free Library […]

But company officials say April 15 cutback plan is preemptive, and plant hopes to win OK on new contract next week. Source: Prevost Cars files notice of potential layoffs – Press-Republican: News

Event at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Jan. 23, 24 is presented by Taylor Rental. Source: East Coast Snocross coming to Plattsburgh – Press-Republican: Local News

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 one of the area’s longest-operating businesses was passed on to new ownership. New owner-operator Chris Akey said, “The Peru Farm Center is a 65-year old local business that we want to continue through the 100-year mark. We are very excited to be joining the […]

A few days ago Town of Peru property owners started receiving tax freeze ‘rebate’ rebate checks which range from $100 to $200 and higher thanks to the Town of Peru and the Peru School District staying under the state-imposed tax cap. The school district also had to submit a plan detailing how it would shrink […]

James Langley, former Chairman of the Clinton County Legislature, took his seat as a Town of Peru Councilman at the Monday, January 11, 2016 Town Board meeting. 

Washington, D.C.–Yesterday Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Brigadier General Diana Holland would be her honorary guest to the President’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 12th. Brigadier General Holland served as the 10th Mountain Division’s deputy commanding general for support. She was the first female general officer at Fort Drum and the […]

The Peru wrestling team finished second in the 47th annual tournament. Click link for Press republican story  John Jay defends Peru Invitational title – Press-Republican: Sports Click here for Peru Gazette Saturday night Final Photos 

Click here for story – UVM Health Network – CVPH-Home The Peru Gazette was present when John Stafford acted as an Honor Flight Escort. 

The 47th Peru Invitational Wrestling Classic is taking place on January 8th and 9th at the Peru High School Gymnasium. This year’s tournament is dedicated to Stan Riggs and Bill Kivett, both of whom passed away in 2015. Stan and Bill started the Invitational in the 1969-70 season. Stan coached the Indians from 1964 to […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Town of Peru Highway Department personnel have informed the Town Board that they would like to be represented by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the Town Board at its December 23, 2015 meeting that a notification has been received from the department’s […]

By John T. Ryan Peru Free Library visitors can still enjoy the beautiful pottery and artwork that has been on display since November. Fifteen members of the North Country Potters’ Guild created the functional and abstract pottery and artwork. Librarian Becky Pace said, “This has been one of our most successful events. There’s been a […]

Eighty five percent of male smallmouth bass and 27 percent of male largemouth bass tested in waters in or near 19 National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast U.S. were intersex, according to a new study by U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service researchers published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Source: Sex Switching Bass […]

Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County will be hosting a beginning farmer series for those who are new to farming or would like to diversify their operation. The classes will be conducted at 6064 Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Introduction to Business Planning from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Introduction to Livestock Production from 7 to 9 […]

Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve – 4:30 (children’s mass) and 8:00 p.m. masses Friday, December 25 Christmas Day – 9:30 a.m. mass All are welcome!   All are welcome!

December 24, 2015 – Story updated to include video of almost all the songs sung at the concert.  St. Augustine’s Church was filled to capacity Sunday evening, December 20, 2015 as the the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performed its 50th Anniversary Christmas Concert. St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville was also standing room only for […]