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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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Shelburne Museum announces new $12.6 million Indigenous art center

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Clinton Community College is looking impressive

Even if you don’t have the time to see the beautiful Lake Champlain views, visiting Clinton Community College is a great stop. Our county leaders improved the appearance of the George Moore Academic and Administration building. In addition, the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, the Ronald B. Stafford Science Building, and the William H. Forrence Health […]

The Ausable River approaches Ausable Chasm’s Rainbow Falls, passing over the Falls, under the Route 9 Bridge, and onto Lake Champlain.

TURN UP YOUR SOUND AND LISTEN TO ITS AWESOME POWER! 

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

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Clinton County Historical Association Community Calendar Events for May 2023

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events for May. All events are free and open to the public. May 16 – 6:45 pm, Amazing Stories of the Women of the Delord House, with Pat Loughan, sharing photos and little-known facts about their lives and legacies. Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

Community invited to help shape Saranac Central’s future

Voting process for the new mascot to run through June 19 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

World Health Organization downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer a global health emergency

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Peru Central School to induct Helen Allen Nerska and Rita H. Hatfield to its Hall of Fame on June 7

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central.  Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]

Valcour Battle Chapter SAR book donation to the Peru Free Library

In recognition of George Washington’s birthday, on February 22, the Valcour Battle Chapter SAR conducted our 2nd annual book donation to expand local public library collections of Revolutionary War scholarship. Local author Don Wickman’s book Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution, published in 2017, was this year’s selection. Located on Lake Champlain in […]

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21

Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council

A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story 

Work on new Au Sable Forks firehouse about to begin

Skyrocketing cost of materials was challenging but not insurmountable Click here for the Sun Community News story

Hochul announces conceptual agreement on weeks-late state budget

Hochul convinced lawmakers to make more changes to the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more power to set bail in cases of serious crimes. Click here for the NCPR story 

Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service

Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]

Downtown Plattsburgh Riverwalk construction begins May 1

Will be open to pedestrians and cyclists with multi-use path and overlooks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry

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Tracking down plane wreckage

The Adirondacks are littered with plane crash sites. Here’s a recent trek out to one of them. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

WCAX Investigates: The demise of Burlington High School

The PCB-contaminated Burlington High School and Technical Center is expected to be demolished in the next few weeks, setting the foundation for a brand new campus. Click here for the WCAX News story 

NY lawmakers, Hochul approve redrawn Assembly districts for 2024 election

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Livations celebrates two years of a growing business

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion.  Today, when customers drive into the […]

Vermont State University reverses course on libraries, athletics

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Small earthquake rumbles upstate New York

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of upstate New York Sunday afternoon. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit

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Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly votes ‘yes’ to police body cameras

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New York adds cameras to catch speeders in work zones on state highways

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