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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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Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'

Schuyler Falls welcomes first woman supervisor in 175 year history

New town website, water projects move forward Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

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Moriah native surpasses 1,000 points with Plattsburgh State

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Businesses bet on the Adirondack Rail Trail

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Plattsburgh State mourns loss of former coach Phoebe Strurm

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Vermont State University offers free tuition for some in-state students

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STATE COMPTROLLER THOMAS P. DiNAPOLI STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; however, as recent years have shown, the financial picture can change rapidly. As the state faces out-year budget gaps totaling over $20 billion through State Fiscal Year […]

Stamp prices increase Sunday for the 5th time in three years

Price increasee to $.68 effective Sunday, January 21, 2024  Click here for the Fox 11 news story 

Facing room shortage, Vermont is turning away people seeking shelter in motels during winter weather

No room at the inn for about 60 households daily  Click here for the VTDigger story 

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

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Drone package triggers Ray Brook Federal Prison lockdown

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Martin Luther King Jr Day: famous quotes & speeches

Click here for the MSN story  “Why should one love his enemy? Because the process of hate for hate brings disaster to all involved. Because hate distort the whole personality. Because love has within it a redemptive power”. “I do not come here with a message of bitterness, hate or despair. I come with a […]

Big woods deer tracking: An old tradition faces new threats

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State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

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Notice to clients of Russell, McCormick and Russell

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Why these two southern Adirondack school districts are considering a rare merger

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Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Town Board sworn into office

Peru, NY January 8, 2024 – Town Clerk Dianne Miller administered the oath of office to Peru Town Board members before Monday’s meeting.  Eric Duquette took a seat on the board for his first meeting. Note – Matt Favro arrived in his coach’s attire. His son’s basketball team had a game Monday night. 

Town Board approves 2024 salaries appointments, liaisons and much more

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

Officials discuss impact of CCC relocation on campus buildings

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See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 633 based on latest English language arts Regents exams

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Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

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Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

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Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

Clinton County Historical Association Announces Winter Programs

January 19, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. A virtual tour and history of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska. See photos and hear the stories of the creation of this memorial to veterans who trained in Plattsburgh and who died in the Great War. January 25, […]