The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan  The January 12, 2026, town board roll call included Town Clerk/Tax Collector Christine Crawford and Councilman Nick Crawford.  Supervisor Crag Randall and fellow board members welcomed them, with Councilman Kregg Bruno pointing out that there are two state wrestling champions on the board, referring to Nick Weaver and himself.   Cody […]

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Station, tracking a range of compounds in the clouds  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

More details expected in executive budget proposal Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

The MLK Jr. Singers created a joyous atmosphere for today’s Martin Luther Kings Day celebration at the Newman Center in Plattsburgh. The ceremony’s theme was Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Non-Violent Way. Click here for the Peru Gazette’s YouTube video. 

A look at the financial results following the fall’s downhill mountain bike races in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Stewart’s Shops president Chad Kiesow is working shifts at our Pine Bush and Haines Falls shops this month to thank our partners for their hard work and our customers for their generosity during a successful Holiday Match season. “There is no better way to get an appreciation for how hard our partners work than to […]

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  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!

New regulations aim to protect rare brook trout populations Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Equipment installation delayed on two new trucks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Adventurer and highly experienced skier Jenn Woltjen shares a few favorite trips to get outside in Adirondack winters  Click here for the Adirondack Almanack story 

Peer leaders help people learn skills to improve health and well-being News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – A regionwide coalition is offering a virtual peer leader training for those interested in teaching skills and practices that promote healthier living. Hosted by Get Healthy North Country (GHNC), the training will be held over the course […]

A legislative column by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury)              In her 2026 State of the State agenda, Governor Hochul presented the following language:             “…today, several former correctional facilities – Camp Gabriels, Moriah Shock and Mount McGregor – sit dormant. These crumbling sites are more than just eyesores; they are environmental hazards and lost opportunities […]

Chazy, City and Town of Plattsburgh, Trout Unlimited, and Saranac School District Awarded Grants Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $265 million in grants to support projects that will help protect drinking water, improve climate resilience, update aging water infrastructure, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and secure access to […]

Clinton County to receive $3 Million  Albany, Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38 million in state funding has been awarded to 17 counties and New York City to improve emergency communications for first responders, making New Yorkers safer. The Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program supports […]

PLATTSBURGH, News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will host a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses, entrepreneurs, marketers and sales professionals learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence to save time and work more efficiently in today’s marketplace. Business Benefits with AI will […]

Why the New Land Trust is Tom French’s new favorite ski destination Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

State legislators found Gov. Hochul’s State of the State lacking in support for North Country communities Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The Peru Central School District is operating on a two-hour delay, due to the inclement weather this morning, January 15, 2026.