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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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Bob Dylan tour dates include ‘rough & rowdy’ concerts in Upstate NY

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Overdose tracker shows amount of drug-related fatalities in Vermont, Northern New York

Clinton County recorded 23 drug overdose deaths, with 65% involving synthetic opioids.

Franklin County recorded 10 overdose deaths, and Essex County recorded less than 10 deaths.

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A NY grant meant to help child care providers is actually making their work more difficult

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not operate this week

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be operating tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, because upgraded cooking equipment is being installed. It will resume operation next week.

Special BOE Meeting August 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 2023-2024 District-Wide Emergency Response Plan (DERP), also known as the District-Wide School Safety Plan.

The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed.

 

Atlas Missile silos activated in radio contact

Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club makes historic connection

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New Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid Open For Bookings

Lake Placid’s newest hotel is set to welcome guests. Choice Hotels and Matrix Hotels announced today that the newly-built Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid is now open for bookings, with an anticipated opening in October.
Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid was designed and built with groups, events and family gatherings top of mind. The modern hotel features 4,000 square feet of meeting space, 185 rooms with flexible configurations, an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor wedding venues. Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid is ideally situated on the shores of scenic Lake Placid and positions guests near picturesque hiking trails, pristine lakes and waterways, and world-class skiing and winter sports venues.
The hotel aesthetic evokes a true sense of the Adirondacks with unobstructed views of Adirondack High Peaks, Lake Placid, and the serene comfort of Adirondack Park, at six million acres, the largest park of any kind in the United States.
“We started this project recognizing a need for a lodging property that suits the modern Lake Placid traveler,” said Bhavik Jariwala, principal, Matrix Hotels. “With a gorgeous waterfront location and mountain views, family and group-friendly amenities, an on-site restaurant and an overall value proposition that’s unmatched in the area, we look forward to serving guests in Lake Placid for years to come with an experience that suits a wide range of lodging and event needs.”
Guests can also enjoy “Fresh Food Made For You” at the onsite Haystack Bar & Bistro. The casual, yet upscale dining room will serve a menu of elevated American staples with a selection of local craft beers, and a unique selection of wines and craft cocktails.

State Police search for missing Keeseville man

Stephen J. Houghton was last seen at a gas station in Port Henry

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Maj. Davison to lead Troop B

Mooers Forks native becomes only the second Troop B commander with local roots

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Ashley Walden appointed President and CEO of ORDA

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McIntosh Drive to be closed for 7.5 hours Tuesday

The town of Peru will be closing a portion of McIntosh Drive  @ house #22 tomorrow August 22nd  from 7:30 am till 3 pm for sewer line replacement. 

 There will be NO through traffic during this time.  

Ausable River Association Benefit Dinner September 20

KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern Feast. A cash bar with an exceptional selection of beers and beverages made by Ausable Brewing Co. will be available all evening. There will be an assortment of raffle items, including a local stay package, a handmade quilt, and a Hornbeck New Tricks canoe.

Guest speaker and national stream restoration expert Rich Starr of Maryland will discuss AsRA’s stream restoration achievements from a regional and national perspective. AsRA is advancing the East Branch Restoration Program, a comprehensive strategy for restoring the health of the East Branch Ausable River while creating flood resilience for the communities alongside the river. Thirteen projects along the East Branch in the Town of Jay are identified as priorities in the plan. Work began this summer on Project Area 2—a critical 3,000’ stretch of river upstream of the State Route 9N bridge in Upper Jay—to protect public and private infrastructure and reduce the risk of ice jams. There will be limited availability to attend an intimate meet & greet with Rich Starr and other members of AsRA’s stream restoration team from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm before the Shindig.

“The September Shindig is a great opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of AsRA’s restoration work and our other programs and to connect with AsRA staff and friends,” said Executive Director Kelley Tucker, “it’s also incredibly fun!” The raffle and cash bar will be open throughout the event. Raffle winners will be chosen at the end of the evening. All event proceeds benefit the Ausable River Association’s work to ensure healthy streams and lakes, biodiversity, climate resilience, and vibrant, engaged watershed communities.

Ausable Brewing Company is a farm-based nano brewery dedicated to serving a variety of high-quality ales, lagers, and house sodas in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.  The delicious food offerings from Northern Feast will include chicken, vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan dinner options.

Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased online or over the phone. Space is limited, so please purchase tickets by 5:00pm on Friday, September 8th to guarantee your seat. Limited tickets may be available at the door for $125. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ausableriver.org/events/september-shindig or call 518.637.6859. This year’s event is sponsored by North Woods Engineering.

Peru Town Market August 27 Vendors

Rare Mosquito-borne illness found in Vermont

Rare mosquito-borne virus in Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

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Spain wins first Women’s World Cup, beats England 1-0 in the final

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PSU to induct five into Hall of Fame

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Two new scholarships make impacts at CCC

New scholarships announced by Assemblyman Billy Jones and Mike Carpenter

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Here’s how to stay safe from harmful algal blooms in Lake Champlain

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Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project

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August 18, 2023 Video: Ausable River in Keeseville and & Ausable Chasm

Harkness Michigans For Mission, Sunday Aug. 20

In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground

Brian Mann story about our own Adirondack Park 

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Student loan forgiveness starts for 800,000 borrowers: Here’s who qualifies

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Saturday, Aug. 19 Household Waste Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Town Board Special Meeting Tuesday on Flood Damage Prevention

The Town Of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Special MeetingTuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12 PM at the Peru Town Hall. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to pass resolution for Public Hearing- Local Law #1 of 2023- Flood Damage Prevention.