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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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Daugherty wraps up longtime CCC coaching career 

Source: Daugherty wraps up longtime coaching career | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh men’s hockey coach Bob Emery announces retirement 

Source: Plattsburgh men’s hockey coach Bob Emery announces retirement | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Peru Woman ​Shares Our Story

Helen Allen Nerska By John T. Ryan  Peru – “I really like the stories of people. My kids teased me that if someone was a pioneer I thought they were the greatest thing. My family thinks it’s in my blood.” The person speaking is Peru native and resident Helen Allen Nerska, the Director of Clinton […]

Bring your photos and your stories to the Plattsburgh Public Library on Friday, April 5th

“Come tell and show what you, your family, or your community does for work. Anything is fair game, from fighting forest fires to scooping ice cream in the summers.” The Clinton County Historical Association is partnering with North Country Public Radio’s North Country at Work project to host a series of community events focused on […]

North Country hospital gets new cardiac catheterization lab

Source: North Country hospital gets new cardiac catheterization lab

Kirby Named Distinguished Citizen ​

At the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, Edward Kirby was the recipient of the 35th Annual Dorothy & Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award. Mr. Kirby is truly deserving of this most coveted award and he is one of the unsung heroes of our […]

PAFB legacy — tainted groundwater 

Source: PAFB legacy — tainted groundwater | News | pressrepublican.com

New Frontier Town Campground Taking Reservations – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New Frontier Town Campground Taking Reservations – – The Adirondack Almanack

Can this small North Country city reinvent itself? | NCPR News

Source: Can this small North Country city reinvent itself? | NCPR News

5 reasons why splitting New York would be a disaster for Upstate | syracuse.com

Source: 5 reasons why splitting New York would be a disaster for Upstate | syracuse.com

Watertown, New York, Tops a Scale of Political Tolerance – The Atlantic

Source: Watertown, New York, Tops a Scale of Political Tolerance – The Atlantic

Runnings Supply coming to Plattsburgh 

Source: Runnings Supply coming to Plattsburgh | News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County Dems choose slate 

Source: Clinton County Dems choose slate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru Town Board Meeting Report

By John T. Ryan Zoning Map Change Approved; New IT Specialist Hired; Snowplow Insurance Allowance Learned; Six to eight applicants to be Interviewed for Water/Sewer Department Position; Washington Street Road Acceptance Still on Hold; NYS Silent on Main Street Upgrade Project Requests Peru – The Peru Town Board meeting of Monday, February 25, 2019 was […]

Cuomo signs anti-gun violence “red flag bill” | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo signs anti-gun violence “red flag bill” | NCPR News

Historical Association Announces 2019 Officers & Trustees

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the officers and members of the CCHA Board of Trustees for 2019.  Officers are: Geri Favreau, President; Jerry Gagnier, Vice-President; William D. Laundry, Treasurer; and Jan Couture, Secretary. Trustees are: Sue Coffey; John Crotty; Luke Cyphers; Heidi Dennis; Kevin Farrington; and Mary Nicknish.  The Association is […]

Empire State Mines in Fowler to lay off 108 full-time and temporary workers

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Empire State Mines in Fowler to lay off 108 full-time and temporary workers

New Peru Stewart’s Store on Zoning Board’s Agenda

Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance – of 856 sq. ft. for a convenience store exceeding the 3,000 sq. ft. allowance in the Hamlet Zoning District AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 19, 2018 […]

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Connections with History: U.S. Presidents in Clinton County”

Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm Old Base Museum Campus 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Back by popular demand is “Connections with History” at Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base Museum Campus, Plattsburgh, on March 7, at 6:30 pm. This illustrated talk covers our U.S. Presidents and other important historical figures who have visited […]

North Country reps rail against proposal to shutter state prisons 

Source: North Country reps rail against proposal to shutter state prisons – Sun Community News & Printing

A reality check on Northern slavery 

Tonight at teh Fellowship Center Source: A reality check on Northern slavery | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Basketball runs in the Mazella family

Source: Basketball runs in the family

State Senator Betty Little Comments on Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Prison Closures

“There’s scant detail in the 30-day executive budget amendments but plenty to be concerned about with an indication of the closure of up to three correctional facilities,” said Senator Betty Little. “Maintaining safety in these facilities for the men and women who work there and for the inmates is critical. As I understand, we still […]

Assemblyman Jones: Prison closure proposal threatens North Country communities

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor’s proposal to close three prisons in New York is cause for major concern. While no prisons have been specifically named, communities statewide will have to wait with bated breath to find out if a critical part of their economy will be shuttered. “As a former correction […]

United Way Reaches 95% of Campaign Goal

United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met 95% of the 2019 campaign goal of $725,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $688,750.00 which includes proceeds from special events and also includes projections of pending results […]