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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'

Keeseville area may have a small stage, but its history parallels that of the world at large

Anderson Falls Heritage Society summer presentations reveal fascinating local history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

‘Return to Auschwitz’ wins Emmy

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

See more buggies lately? It’s not your imagination when you travel to St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Click here for the WCAX story 

Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Procession held for late Trooper Garrow

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

No more daily printed Glens Falls Post-Star

The Post-Star said it will publish a print paper only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here for the Chronicle story 

Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot

“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State’s fully paid parental leave program expands

Eighty percent of state’s workforce now entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County Land Claim agreement passes State Legislature

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones  After New York State and Franklin County reached an agreement over a week ago on the Franklin County Land Claim issue, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (A7759/S7566) to finalize the negotiations. This bill was sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo). […]

Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 Saturday, June 17

Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Flight 47 will include three WWII veterans. A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies again this Saturday with flights 46 and 47. Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female […]

How Akwesasne processed last spring’s tragic migrant drownings

Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County reaches agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim

After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding land purchased from the reservation by the State in the early 19th century. In 2022, […]

Former limo company operator sentenced in crash that killed 20

Nauman Hussain, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash, was sentenced to at least five and a maximum of 15 years. Click here for the NBC News story 

Historical Association June Event Schedule

The Foundation at CVPH awards grant to support women going through early miscarriage

Plattsburgh, NY- Healing Grace Center for Hope and Healing is expanding their services thanks inpart to a grant from the Foundation at CVPH. The Foundation has awarded Healing Grace a Community Project Grant in support of their new program designed to support women going through early miscarriage.This program provides medical supplies and comfort items to […]

Donna Rowley plans to close, but Green Acres Restaurant is still open for business.

By John T Ryan “Green Acres will be closing on June 30… Want to express how much y’all mean to me…your support..meeting many fantastic people..thank you..my heart.” Those words are a portion of Donna Rowley’s May 29 Facebook post. This morning Rowley hadn’t changed her mind. She commented, “I’ll keep operating as long as my […]

“It’s important for us to remember, lest we forget.”

Fr. Scott Seymour is pastor of St. James Church in Cadyville, St Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. At today’s Peru VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service he talked about the importance of “remembering” and he related a meaningful family story. Five minutes long.

Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

A Lasting Tribute

Click here for a memorable Mountain Lake Journal story about Danny Kaifetz and the American Hereos Flagpoles