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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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How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Source: How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Story Updated: Luck Brothers Inc. to Construct Davern Road Bridge

By John T. Ryan July 11th update: Jeff Luck of Luck Brothers Inc. told the Peru Gazette that it will be a few weeks before actual construction begins. Precast concrete will form the base of the bridge and delivery is several weeks away. Removing the existing pavement and bridge is on hold until the exact […]

Two hikers set new record for climbing 46 High Peaks of Adirondacks 

Source: Two hikers set new record for climbing 46 High Peaks of Adirondacks | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Major Peru Central School Capital Improvement Project Underway

Peru – Anyone passing by the Peru Central School this summer can’t help but notice the ongoing construction project. It’s part of an $18.4 million capital improvement program approved by the voters in May 2018. At that time School Superintendent Thomas Palmer described the program as follows: Upgrades to school PA systems Air conditioning updates […]

Pleasant Street Garage Razed

The 50 fastest-shrinking towns and cities in Upstate NY, ranked for 2018 | syracuse.com

Source: The 50 fastest-shrinking towns and cities in Upstate NY, ranked for 2018 | syracuse.com

St. Lawrence River named best bass fishery in the nation

Source: St. Lawrence River named best bass fishery in the nation | Recreational Sports | nny360.com

APA imbalance 

Source: APA imbalance | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Increase outflows on Lake Ontario? The shipping industry says no | NCPR News

Source: Increase outflows on Lake Ontario? The shipping industry says no | NCPR News

Samuel de Champlain Bridge opens

Source: Samuel de Champlain Bridge opens

“Industry and Immigration in Clinton County”

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Industry and Immigration in Clinton County” Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m. At Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name […]

The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY 

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society and The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY with Dr. Gordon C. Pollard Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street Keeseville, NY Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s […]

Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach 

Source: Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans 

Source: Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans | NCPR News

These Men Are Our Family, Neighbors and Friends

Plattsburgh – The military biographies of the fifteen veterans who flew to Washington D.C. on the June 22, 2019 North Country Honor Flight were memorable, often very stirring and humorous. Thank you to Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey for providing them. GERALD COOPER Navy  1951-1955   Korea   EM-2  2nd Class Jerry was an […]

Legal pot hopes go up in smoke at NY statehouse 

Source: Legal pot hopes go up in smoke at NY statehouse | News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Jones honors late Au Sable Forks businessman and town official, renames local bridge

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he sponsored and helped pass a bill to rename the Au Sable Forks Bridge in honor of the late Steve Godlewski (A.888). Godlewski was the beloved owner of Feeks Pharmacy and previously served as Black Brook town supervisor and councilperson. “The folks of Au Sable Forks loved Feeks Pharmacy […]

Gov. Cuomo Signs ‘Green Light Bill’ Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access To Drivers’ Licenses – CBS New York

Source: Gov. Cuomo Signs ‘Green Light Bill’ Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access To Drivers’ Licenses – CBS New York

Population Trends in the Adirondacks and Rural America – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Population Trends in the Adirondacks and Rural America – – The Adirondack Almanack

History At Our Doorstep

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Yesterday my wife Jean and I took advantage of the Museum Weekend to visit the Anderson Falls Heritage Society Museum in Keeseville. We loved it! Located just off Main Street at 96 Clinton Street, the museum displays an array of Keeseville and Clintonville’s history. This summer’s featured display was […]

AVCS principal to lead Saranac Central 

Source: AVCS principal to lead Saranac Central | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Newspaper chain announces cuts in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties 

Source: Newspaper chain announces cuts in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties | NCPR News

City approves revised Durkee plans

Source: City approves revised Durkee plans | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Joyce Mitchell Denied Parole 

Source: Joyce Mitchell denied parole | News | pressrepublican.com