The Peru Gazette

Peru Collections on June 10   PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/31/2024) – The blood and blood products donated this month at the Adirondack Regional Blood Center’s community drives will help hundreds of North Country residents.  The Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), relies on generous donors to […]

The Department of Environmental Conservation announced that it has awarded Champlain Area Trails (CATS) a $100,000 Smart Growth Grant. This grant underlines the department’s continued commitment to capital projects and community development initiatives that synergize environmental protection, economic development, and community livability, especially within the special protective conditions of the Forest Preserve. The grant, focused […]

Town of Peru Clinton County Stuck Truck: On May 27, Acting Captain Booth and Forest Ranger Odell responded to Ausable Point Campground for a report of a vehicle stuck on the beach. Following a brief investigation, Rangers determined the operator had attempted to launch their boat from the foot access to the beach the previous […]

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I want to take a moment to thank all those individuals and families who have served in the past, presently serve, or have family members who have served or are serving in our military for all they have meant to the legacy of liberty and freedom in the United States of America. May we all […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June and encouraged motorists to ‘give turtles a brake.’ In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when turtles cross roads to find nesting areas. “Vehicle strikes […]

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Peru, NY – At tonight’s Town Board meeting, Brandy McDonald announced he’d be leaving his position as Town Supervisor in September or October.  He said, “It’s not an easy decision for me, but sometime in September or October, I will be stepping down as town supervisor.  My wife is working in Plattsburgh; […]

Brennan Buick, Goss Chevrolet and Riley Ford applauded for massive $150K donation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Police released the details of an autopsy into the victim on Wednesday afternoon, death ruled a homicide Click here for the MYNBC5 story

An NBC5 crew saw police tape around a car rental business on Route 3 and Military Turnpike on Tuesday evening. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Chicken elegant casserole—chicken/stuffing/cream sauce Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Peru is one of the towns on the list  Click here for the NCPR story 

Flag Raising dedicated to Arthur Dupreey who died in Vietnam at age 20  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Town of Chesterfield Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On May 19 at 4:40 p.m., a hiker with multiple injuries suffered a 20-foot fall on Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain. Forest Rangers located the 37-year-old from Peru, New York, approximately two-thirds of a mile up the trail. New York State Police (NYSP) aviation was called in to assist Forest Rangers […]

Sunday, May 26, 2024, Peru, NY 11 AM. This morning, Legion Riders from American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh conducted a memorial service for deceased members at St. Augustime’s Cemetery. The Riders conduct services at seven area cemeteries. Thank you, Legionnaires, for honoring deceased veterans.

NYSCOPBA and multiple state and private agencies applaud the confirmation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Congratulations to The Peru Nighthawks on winning Section 7 Sectionals on Thursday, May 23. 4 out of 6 players. Good luck to the golfers and Congrats to the team on their section win.