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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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Burlington’s Amtrak Train Service Is Off to a Strong Start

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Essex County communities see $1B spike in property values

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Spring-Like Weather Confuses Birds, 2023 Duck Count Results

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Vesco Wine Vineyards closing

West Chazy – It is with a great deal of mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Vesco Ridge Vineyards on October 14th, 2023. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the support and friendship you have provided us on this incredible journey over the […]

University of Vermont Medical Center support staff to unionize after vote

The employees overwhelmingly voted “Yes” in the poll, with a final tally of 997 to 163 for support staff and 123 to 18 for technical staff. Click here for the NBC5 story 

2023 Chamber Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and Trailblazer, along with the 2022 Chairperson, were all honored.

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An earmark for the Ausable River

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Legal cannabis dispensary coming to Plattsburgh

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Peru School District Congratulates Coach Gary Edwards

We are proud to announce that Coach Edwards has been honored as a 2023 inductee into the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. His dedication over the last forty-six years has earned him the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award. He joins Coach Riggs and Coach Hogan as the three members […]

Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honors Peru Coach Gary Edwards

The Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame proudly announces the 2023 honorees.  The following have been selected for this honor. The Chapter would like to express our sincere thanks to all of them for their outstanding contributions to wrestling. Robert Coppola – Central Square Central School Gary Edwards – Peru […]

Doug Brown – Looking wonderful and staying active at age 102

By John T. Ryan  Peru – In June 2013, Doug Brown took part in the North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Observing a Peru Gazette photo of the send-off ceremony, Doug’s niece Lori Brown Salotto commented, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 92.” Today she’d undoubtedly comment, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 102!” What’s the […]

As the FISU games conclude, community members share their feedback on this year’s competition

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 Clinton County Health Department Releases 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment 

The two top priority health issues that were identified through the assessment were: Prevent Chronic Diseases and Promote Well-Being and Prevent Mental and Substance Use Disorders Clinton County, January 23, 2023. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), along with UVM Health Network-CVPH, its partner in community health assessment and planning, is pleased to announce the […]

Pop! Ping! On the range with Team USA’s newest biathlon star in Lake Placid

She’s a Paul Smith’s student Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

US confirmed its first case of COVID-19 three years ago

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Local medical professionals from Vermont, New York volunteer to help athletes during FISU Games

Event organizers say there are more than 200 medical professionals on hand to help anyone, participating in the games or not, that is in need of assistance Click here for the NBC5 story 

Cornell’s cannabis and hemp program already ‘normalized’ at the university

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Peru, NY – Adirondack area plow drivers take part in road salt reduction workshop

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Veterans seeking that care can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility. They do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to receive care. Click here for the NBC5 story 

The North Country celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The “I HAVE A DREAM” Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 16, 2023, at St. John XXXIII Newman Center began with a prelude by the MLK Singers. Town of Plattsburgh Michael Cashman was the Master of Ceremonies. Janice Tobin read excerpts from Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM speech. Ms. Allison Heard, Vice-President […]

Former Koffee Kup Bakery building set for demolition after purchase by U-Haul affiliate

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NYS Climate Action Council Finalizes Scoping Plan to Advance Nation-Leading Climate Law

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In a season impacted by patterns of climate change, ski areas work to be ‘adaptable’

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Dannemora Federal Credit Union donates $350K to YMCA renovation project

Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU) is excited to announce a $350,000 donation supporting the Plattsburgh YMCA renovation project of CVPH Wellness Center on New York Road into a state-of the-art health and wellness facility. CEO of the Plattsburgh YMCA, Justin Ihne, said of the announcement, “We are immensely grateful that Dannemora FCU is providing this […]

Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm in Upstate New York and Montreal

Mountain Lake PBS recalls the 1998 ice storm