The Peru Gazette

Peru, Ny Nov. 18, 2023 – The Nighthawk football team gathered in the Middle School cafeteria to enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the Class B Quarterfinals in Mechanicville. Several local restaurants and businesses provided the food. Cheerleaders, family members, friends and community members were on hand to wish the team success.  

Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Cashman, “With immense pride, we commemorate the completion of Phase I at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Major funding announced to support Rouses Point and Trout River crossings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru, November 14, 2023 – Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge construction is moving toward completion. Luck Bros. Project Manager Walter Tupper said December 5 is the target reopening date. Luck Bro. raised the bridge 3.5 feet and rebuilt the existing pedestals. It’s currently at road level but supported by temporary supports.

November 13, 2023 — Stewart’s Shops Corp. is closing its store at the corner of Manning Boulevard and Central Avenue in Albany following a surge in theft, robberies and threats of violence that have created an unsafe environment for our customers and our partners who work there. This unfortunate decision is driven by the need to ensure the safety […]

From loon conservation to steward programs, the funding will benefit the ADK Park Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chesterfield bridge will now be the Lance Cpl. Scott Lee Schultz Memorial Bridge  Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Matt Simpson to rename a bridge after a deceased local hero has been officially signed into law by Governor Hochul. Bill S2905/A4033 renames a bridge on state Route 22, crossing over I-87 in […]

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.  Gregory T. Lee […]

Message received from Stephanie Breen We will do a big send-off for the Varsity Football team on Saturday morning for the next round of playoffs. Busses will leave the bus loop between 11 and 1130. They are playing against Ravena at 4pm at Mechanicville High School. Photos provided by Stephanie Breen

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Plattsburgh dealership remains in the Bailey family while Malone Ford transitions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Site of early U.S. Army field hospital, burial grounds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Highly applauded new Plattsburgh service already expands from inaugural Orlando Fl Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Click here for the results as reported by the Clinton County Board of Elections 

November 7, 2023  State Supreme Court Justice  Carl Falolico – 376 Paul Davenport – 598  Clinton County Family Court Judge  Amy Asadorian Senecal – 553 Hilary Rogers – 457  Clinton County Clerk  Brandi Lloyd – 400  John Zurlo – 607  Clinton County Coroner  Chad Deane – 801  Clinton County Legislator Area 5  Rick Hazen – […]

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Tuesday, November 14, 2:30 pm.  A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing the original buildings and the histories associated with each one. The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Thursday, November 16, 6:30 pm. The Catholic Summer School of America – A History in pictures with Robin Labarge […]

“We are prepared every game and we come through with the win every time,” said Peru’s Zack Engstrom Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 7.  If you didn’t read these responses when they were posted, please take a few minutes to read them now.  Click here for Clinton County Legislature Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions. Click here for the Clinton County Clerk Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions Click here for the […]

Opinion appearing in the November 2, 2023 Press-Republican. Published with permission. Plattsburgh’s downtown is not ready yet,” said the hotel developer I invited to Plattsburgh some 30 years ago to walk downtown’s streets with me. The developer concluded our walk and conversation by saying, “When your downtown has a critical mass of retail, dining, and […]

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Our staff share their stories, as a national crisis hits home. Across the country, health care staff suffer more violent assaults than any other profession.  Click here to view the UVN Health Network Video