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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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Census shows fewer family farms in New York state – newyorkupstate.com

Source: Census shows fewer family farms in New York state – newyorkupstate.com

Main Street Committee Members Believe Peru Has Lost a Great Opportunity 

By John T. Ryan Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]

P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company

Source: P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company – Sun Community News & Printing

New York State Police will stop releasing mug shots immediately

Source: New York State Police will stop releasing mug shots immediately – syracuse.com

Cuomo and lawmakers break ranks from prosecutors and cops on bail 

Source: Cuomo and lawmakers break ranks from prosecutors and cops on bail | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Birth decline at Adirondack Medical Center  follows state average 

Source: Birth decline at AMC follows state average | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Lawmakers, Cuomo secure raises in budget process – Times Union

Source: Lawmakers, Cuomo secure raises in budget process – Times Union

Local leaders praise, pan state budget 

Source: Local leaders praise, pan state budget | News | pressrepublican.com

$175 billion budget deal announced – these are the highlights

Source: $175 billion budget deal announced – these are the highlights – Capitol Confidential

City of Plattsburgh OKs Durkee Street lot developer

Source: City OKs Durkee Street lot developer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Main Street Project Pronounced “Pretty Much Dead” 

Peru – Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass is residing at Town Board meetings while Supervisor Brandy McDonald recovers from shoulder surgery.  At the Monday, March 25th meeting Douglass declared the long-awaited Main Street upgrade project “pretty much dead.” Instead of narrowing the northern portion of the street and planting trees, the Town is examining other ideas […]

County lands Canadian company

Source: County lands Canadian company | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fort Drum’s economic impact in the North Country almost $2 billion | NCPR News

Source: Fort Drum’s economic impact in the North Country almost $2 billion | NCPR News

CVPH, Hudson Headwaters open new health center 

Source: CVPH, Hudson Headwaters open new health center – Sun Community News & Printing

A federal bump stock ban starts Tuesday – here’s what that means

Source: A federal bump stock ban starts Tuesday – here’s what that means

Sit back tonight for virtual tour of Old Plattsburgh Barracks Oval

As reported in the Press Republican PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Historical Association Director Helen Allen Nerska will take guests on a tour around the Old Plattsburgh Barracks Oval — and they won’t even need to leave their chairs. The virtual tour is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

College men’s hockey: Clarkson Golden Knights shine again, win ECAC Hockey title in overtime (VIDEO)

Source: Watertown Daily Times | College men’s hockey: Clarkson Golden Knights shine again, win ECAC Hockey title in overtime (VIDEO)

BREAKING: Alcoa, NYPA reach 7-year deal to stay in Massena 

Source: BREAKING: Alcoa, NYPA reach 7-year deal to stay in Massena | NCPR News

Plan Presented for New Stewart’s Shop

By John T. Ryan Peru – Stewart’s plans to build a new shop in Peru this summer, but only time will tell if it’s going to happen this year. The Saratoga-based company must secure the approval of both the Zoning Board and Planning Board before proceeding.   At the March 20, 2019 Zoning Board meeting […]

A New History of Adirondack Native People – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: A New History of Adirondack Native People – – The Adirondack Almanack

Plattsburgh City Council votes to ban e-cig, hookah use on city property

Source: Council votes to ban e-cig, hookah use on city property – Sun Community News & Printing

Woodstock 2019 lineup, tickets, Watkins Glen: What you need to know | syracuse.com

Source: Woodstock 2019 lineup, tickets, Watkins Glen: What you need to know | syracuse.com

NY Spectrum customers to receive share of $62.5 million in settlement credits

Source: NY Spectrum customers to receive share of $62.5 million in settlement credits

Is This House Still Standing and Where Is It?

The Peru Town Historian’s Office needs help in identifying the house and location of the cobbler’s shop and to determine if the house is still standing. Photo of Ludger Basiliere, Cobbler, Peru, N.Y. taken in 1893. Thank you. Ron & Carol Allen Peru Town Historians perutownhistorian@charter.net

Plattsburgh shuts out Hamline for seventh national title

Source: Plattsburgh shuts out Hamline for seventh national title | Sports | pressrepublican.com