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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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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 

Vilas Home’s phase one expansion nearing completion

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Fritznel Richard, who died near Roxham Road border crossing, made final phone call to his wife

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New York approves human composting law; 6th state in US to do so

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New NY law bans sale of certain laundry detergents

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Clinton County Legislature Holds Reorganizational Meeting

Clinton County News Release   January 5, 2023 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its 2023 reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Legislature reappointed Legislator Mark Henry (R-Area 3, Chazy) as its Chairperson with a unanimous vote of 10-0. The Legislature also reappointed Robert Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh) as Deputy Chair, […]

Lake Champlain experiencing record-warm water

Water temperature records go back to 1972 at the Burlington waterfront Click here for the NBC5 story 

Peru High School Senior Class President returns in a new role

By John T Ryan  Peru – Only eight years ago, Leagon Carlin delivered a graduation speech as Peru High School’s 2014 Class President. After college and seminary studies, he has returned to Peru as Associate Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. James Church in Cadyville. Today, his listeners refer […]

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain Valley sees sixth-warmest year on record in 2022

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New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1

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With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network

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With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network

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Once a reformist ‘Watergate baby,’ Patrick Leahy leaves office a Washington institution

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New DEC laws restrict use of harmful chemicals

Chemicals were used in cleaning solutions, cosmetics, food packaging, and children’s products Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Goodbye Big Macs: All McDonald’s restaurants on NY Thruway to close soon

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Peru’s Highway Department introducing high tech to reduce road salt usage and eliminate sand

Springtime street sweeping will not be necessary  By John T. Ryan Peru – What Supervisor Brandy McMcDonald predicted to be a five-minute December 29 town board meeting ended up being a fifty-minute meeting. Action items included: Purchasing fencing to enclose road salt. Purchasing a road salt tracking system and cameras. Transferring several budget line items. […]

Gov. signs “30 by 30” environmental bill

30 percent land protected by 2030 will promote N.Y.S. biodiversity and resources Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York state’s move to all-electric homes: How expensive is it? Will it work?

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Update: Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to 28, more snow on the way

The snow is still falling. Some parts of the county could see another 8 to 12 inches by 1 p.m. Tuesday. More than 12,000 people still do not have power. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Buffalo, New York winter storm leaves three dead as area buried in 28 inches of snow: ‘life-threatening’

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State’s new “Transparency Law” levels playing field for all employees

Legislation requires employers to reveal salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. releases Prison Redevelopment recommendations

Commits to keeping systems running at Moriah Shock to prevent deterioration Click here for the Sun Community News story