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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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Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, October 8

Meet the Honorees The Thirteenth Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Living Goods Restaurant, Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972.  There will be a 6:00 PM Social Hour and a 7:00 PM Dinner. Price $35.00 per person.  Please RSVP by Monday, September 26, 2022. Please make checks […]

Abortion by pill rose in 2020, Vermont data shows

The Vermont Department of Health reported 1,227 abortions in the state in 2020. That’s about 200 abortions per 1,000 live births, compared to 170 per 1,000 in 2019 — a slight uptick after years of decline. Click here for the VTDIGGER story 

Canada removing all COVID-19 entry restrictions October 1

Dropping all COVID-19-era restrictions for people entering the country by air, land, or sea.  Click here for the NCPR story 

Residential school survivors to march from Akwesasne to Canada with demand for records about missing children

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Border apprehensions trend upward in the Swanton Sector

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DNA test confirms animal killed in NY was wolf, not coyote

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SUNY chief: Enrollment dip easing

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Full body scanner to help stop contraband in county jail

Long-awaited $160K equipment secured through American Rescue Plan funds Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Ski jumping World Cup returns to US for 1st time since 2004 and it’s in Lake Placid

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise

New York Has Fourth Highest Household Debt in Nation September 22, 2022 The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New Yorkers trail the national average debt burden ($55,810), student loan and credit card debt per capita were well above the national average, […]

New York’s attorney general sues former President Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud

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Stewart’s Shops pledges $1M to Plattsburgh YMCA

YMCA moves closer to $13 million goal thanks to Dake Foundation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The 2022 Applefest is history

Editor’s Note  – Music static issues resulted in having to insert new music at 8:24 p.m. on September 20, 2022. Peru – Thanks to the many people who attended, community support, the wonderful weather, and the many volunteers, the 2022 Applefest was a success. Approximately 125 volunteers contribute time and talents to make it happen. […]

Plattsburgh mayor says it’s ‘too little, too late’ to save the Crete

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Burlington City Council Green-Lights Four Cannabis Businesses

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Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD

Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.

2022 St Augustine’s 44th Annual Applefest Parade put to music

Photos by Jim Falvo supplemented with a few taken from the east side of Main Street by John Ryan

Bed Bath & Beyond to shutter Plattsburgh location

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Polio recently reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?

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Social Security increase 2023: COLA will be biggest in decades, new estimate says

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Child poverty improves in Syracuse; it’s still among highest in US, census

Schenectady and Rochester also in the “Top 25” Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated

Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness

Click here to view the Governor’s statements 

NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services

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Peru’s history on display at Heyworth Mason Park

  By John T. Ryan  Peru – Most Peru residents love expansive Heyworth Mason Park with its walking trail, dog park, town market, stage, bell tower, and Sunday evening concerts. But, over the past several days, people have noticed another upgrade. Paintings depicting Peru’s history have replaced the deteriorating plywood in the historic Heyworth building. […]