The Peru Gazette

CCC News Release – Clinton Community College plans to relocate the educational space for its renowned nursing and EMT programs to The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. The move is a unique opportunity to further develop the college’s leading nursing and emergency medical […]

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Peru Town Board January 27, 2025 Meeting Summary  By John T Ryan Youth Director Kristen Marino suggested a moment of silence, saying, “We have a heavy heart that one of our staunchest supporters, Geoff Spear, passed away yesterday.” Marino said Spear helped at Applefest, with the Youth Commission’s summer program, and at camp. She added, […]

“His love for the game of soccer and deep dedication to our student-athletes was evident in everything he did.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Feb 5, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays at Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Come for an inside look at the CCHA Portrait Collection and learn about its history. Then, CCHA President and exhibit designer Geri Favreau will give a special tour of the Prohibition Gallery. February 11, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement […]

National Weather Service (NWS) Burlington With nearly two-thirds of Meteorological winter (D-J-F) being completed, the Champlain Valley is averaging about 5 degrees colder than the past two winters, yet this winter has been statistically average. The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively. #vtwx #nywx

The Peru Gazette also covered this story. Sun Community News reporter Kim Dedam wrote such a great story. I will post hers because I can’t top it. Kim is an outstanding reporter. Press-Republican reporter Carly Newton wrote an exceptional and even more detailed story in today’s Paper. I will post a video of the 54-minute […]

Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

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Apologies to Rod Driscoll.  I received this press release on January 11 but failed to post it.  Rod Driscoll for Congress in NY 21 “A strong voice for workers, families, veterans and retirees!” Our current congresswoman is leaving to be United Nations ambassador, resulting in a vacancy that will need to be filled by a […]

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Peru, NY—The Saturday, January 18, Press-Republican legal page included a request for bids for upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment plant.  After contractors submit bids on February 25, it will be up to the town board to decide if the town can afford all the work envisioned or must reduce the project scope. Deficiencies in the […]

“I am very, very scared,” Steven Tendo said. Click here for the VTDigger story 

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Eighteen years of solid fundraising efforts have supported scores of local nonprofits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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1/20/24 – 5 a.m. Starting today, you’ll notice noticeably colder temperatures. These cold temperatures, with wind chills of -5 to -15 F, will last through Thursday morning before temperatures return to normal next weekend. If you’re spending time outside, please be sure to dress accordingly!

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The Peru Town Board conducted its 2025 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13. The board approved all proposed resolutions except those related to the Peru Free Library and JCEO, which are awaiting more information. The board expects to approve those resolutions at its January 27 meeting. Here is the agenda for the meeting, followed by […]

Hundreds of police officers on call to secure its border with Vermont, New Hampshire and New York Click here for a VTDigger story 

CityPlace is divided into two buildings, and the smaller south building is slated to open in mid-to-late June. It includes 53 residential market-rate units, retail space and a roughly 150-room hotel. Click here for the WCAX story