The Peru Gazette

Peru’s in-person voting takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  Voters cast ballots for several NYS Supreme Count, NYS Assembly. Clinton County, Town of Peru Elective Offices and for a NYS Constitutional Amendment on the reverse side of the ballot.  Here are Peru’s […]

Cyclists on the newly completed section find serene scenery with wetlands teeming with bog-loving plants Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, November 17, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.  

Chicken’n Biscuits  Salad  Fruit  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!

Locals share their fears, strategies of survival without SNAP This story may not be visible to people who do not subscribe to the Press-Republican. It connects the political budget impasse to our neighbors. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

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(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Oct. 31 2025) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Off the Wall, ” an exhibition/gallery fundraiser. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 14, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display until Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be an open call for […]

Patients from area hospitals benefit every donation collected  Plattsburgh, NY –Every unit of donated blood can help up to three North Country residents and the Adirondack Blood Donor Center is calling on the community to join them in supporting the health and wellbeing of their family, friends and neighbors by donating or sponsoring blood drive. […]

Employers Invited to Informational Luncheon Nov. 13 October 31, 2025 – PLATTSBURGH — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College invites businesses and manufacturers to learn more about the SUNY Apprenticeship Program on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. to help them bridge the skills gap and reinforce their workforce. Presenters at the Apprenticeship […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY — October 31st, 2025 — Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU), UFirst Federal Credit Union, the Town of Plattsburgh, and the local Michigan Fest Committee are proud to announce that the first-ever Michigan Fest, held on August 2, 2025, raised an incredible $19,916.19 in support of the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project (BMG). The idea for Michigan Fest […]

October 31, 2025, 2:26 p.m. – Alstom updated its news release. Wide range of positions available in assembly, welding and painting  Full-time, permanent positions with health insurance, 401(k), etc.    Job offers expected to be made at job fair Thurs., Nov. 6   31 October 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, […]

Obituary: Hamilton Funeral Home James Kirby  James Peter “Jim” Kirby, 68, of the Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home, under the loving care of his family. He was born in Plattsburgh, November 21, 1956, the son of Clark Alan “Red” and Helen Jane (Grzeszczuk) Kirby. At Jim’s request there will […]

Town of Wilmington Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 20 at 7:34 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a lost hiker on Ester Mountain. Forest Ranger H. Praczkajlo made contact with the 76-year-old from Rochester who explained they were cold and wet and only had seven percent charge left on a cell phone. Ranger Praczkajlo […]

Friday, November 7th @ 7PM Featuring American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis on Lead Vocals. Keyboardist Paul Kochanski, Bassist Joe Pettengill and Drummer Art Mambuca (and his sprawling double kick-drum kit) all played together in the Journey tribute band Captured. And, rounding out the band is hotshot Guitarist Kevin Alexander Herrera and Adam Tese on Saxophone. […]

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By John T Ryan Peru, NY, October 29, 2025 – These men were working in Forrence’s Orchard along Old Town Road today. They were on their lunch break but ready to talk. Needless to say, they’re very concerned about their families and property back home in Jamaica. One man from southwest Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa […]

Cougars to Launch Season with White-Out and Casella Night PLATTSBURGH, NY — The Clinton Community College Men’s Basketball Team will kick off its 2025–26 season with a home game against Vermont State Randolph on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. Cougar fans are encouraged to pack the Forrence Center for a special White-Out and Casella Night […]

Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board conducted its routine town business agenda Monday on Monday, October 27; however, in addition to routine actions, several essential items came to the public’s attention.  Supervisor Craig Randall related a letter he received from the Joint Council of Economic Opportunity (JCEO) stating that Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and […]

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By John T. Ryan October 28, 2025 – Plattsburgh – If you or someone you know has received a dire health diagnosis or is facing a terminal illness, The Wish Fund is here to help. Established in 2016 by the Adirondack Champlain Valley REALTORS (ACVR) to honor realtor Mary Fry, The Wish Fund grants wishes […]

New York voters will be asked to authorize an already-built Olympic sports complex in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Legislation S.8047/A.3628 Prepares For Implementation of Potential Constitutional Amendment To Sustainably Develop the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex While Adding At Least 2,500 Acres to the Adirondack Forest Preserve Albany- October 27, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.8047/A.3628) implementing the potential constitutional amendment authorizing continued use and improvement of […]