The Peru Gazette

Spring commencement and nursing pinning set for historic downtown Plattsburgh venue PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College will hold its May commencement ceremonies at the Strand Center for the Arts Theatre in downtown Plattsburgh, its first commencement since co-locating on SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus. Both the Spring Commencement ceremony and the Nursing Capping and Pinning ceremony will […]

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“Then-Vice President Roosevelt was hiking up Mount Marcy in September of 1901 when word came that President McKinley had died of a gunshot.” Click here for the NCPR “North Woods” story 

Michelle LaBounty, Sandra Lashua and Tina Potter honored at April 30 North Country Celebration Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Adirondack Land Trust announces protection of 321 acres in Schroon

April 3, 2026 – Editor’s Note – I missed the email with this Chamber of Commerce news release. I know Betsy. She is a very nice lady who truly deserves this recognition.  Plattsburgh – (3/17/2026) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce continued a beloved community tradition this morning as it hosted its annual St. […]

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Expanded access follows Clinton Community College’s co-location on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus last year PLATTSBURGH, April 2, 2026 — Clinton Community College students will have the option to access a variety of SUNY Plattsburgh services beginning this fall semester. Both new and returning Clinton students may opt into select services, including SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus housing, […]

Construction has been ongoing since October 2024 with a cost of $68 million, made up of mostly federal money Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Team was recognized on both Senate and Assembly floors Albany,  April 1, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today welcomed and honored the Potsdam Central High School Girls Hockey Team during their respective Legislative Sessions. The team captured the NYSPHSAA State Championship on February 21, with a 3-2 victory over […]

Will Fund museum repairs and America250’s Signature Event  Plattsburgh, March 31, 2026 – The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the receipt of $50,500 in grant monies through two 2026 Local Heritage Grants from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.   The first grant for $10,500 is to replace three windows at the […]

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A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th , 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were […]

Plattsburgh course set to open on April 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

BOE looking to exceed tax cap by 12%, transition sixth-grade into the middle/high school Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Walmart supports annual commemoration with $1,000 donation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

U.S. Forest Service researcher speaks to efforts to combat hemlock woolly adelgid and what they could mean for the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Part of America250 display at CCHA museum Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

Community support helps complete CVPH cardiac rehab campaign Plattsburgh, NY, March 27, 2026  – The 250 community members who participated in the 11th Annual Stepping Out For Your Heart helped shine a light on heart disease and women in the North Country while putting the capstone on The Foundation of CVPH’s $1.37 million fundraising campaign in support […]

$3.3 BILLION IN SALES AND MORE THAN 600 DISPENSARIES  Albany, March 27, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the upcoming five year anniversary of the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis, established the Office of Cannabis Management, and laid the foundation for a regulated, equity-driven cannabis industry in […]