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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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Ellenburg woman arrested after early morning stabbing

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Casella makes Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025

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Parolee arrested on weapons and drug charges

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Central NY neighbors fight over snow plowing. Then the gun came out

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Hochul deploys National Guard to state prisons; judge orders corrections officers to end strike

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Experience Description: Flying direct from Burlington to Tampa — in winter — on the airport’s new budget carrier, Breeze.

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Irish Music “Dream Team” LÚNASA – Live in Concert Sunday, March 9

Architects of a bold new Irish musical landscape for over 25 years, the renowned Irish band LÚNASA performs on Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh, New York.  Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 with members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade.  From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional Irish music and energized audiences the world over.  An early review from Folk Roots magazine described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” 

More critical acclaim followed, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet.” MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional Irish music.

Reserved-seating tickets are available online at strandcenter.org or in person at the Strand Center for the Arts box office during regular business hours (open Wednesday through Saturday). For further information, please telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com, or visit hillandhollowmusic.org.

Gov. Hochul plans to deploy troops as prison officers strike around NY

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Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 Rulfs Orchard

L-R – Maeve Wilkins, Grace Wilkins, and Reign Whisher.

Peru, NY – Walking by these cousins this morning without taking a photo was impossible. Rulfs’ apples are GREAT!

Adirondack conservation organizations call on APA to drop motor vehicle plan

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Adirondackers protest Trump administration actions and Elon Musk

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Rouses Point library fundraising for expansion

Updates at Dodge Memorial Library will provide space for public events and more

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Thriving arts at Strand Center for the Arts

Historic Strand Theatre anchors vibrant Arts Center on Brinkerhoff at Margaret

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North Country lawmakers react to prison unrest

Stec, Jones and Simpson call on the state to address ongoing staffing and safety concerns

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N.Y. readies National Guard amid prison strikes

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Corrections staff strike at Clinton and across the state

‘It’s not safe in there.’

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Peru Knights Breakfast March 9

Peru—St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will serve a “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast on Sunday, March 9, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The menu includes Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Fruit Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple Syrup, Coffee, Orange Juice, and Milk. 

$10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.

With 78 inches of snow already this month, a CNY town braces for more: ‘It’s coming down in buckets’

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Corrections officers hold strikes at Buffalo-area and Elmira-area prisons

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Adirondack Park Lobby Day slated for Feb. 24

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Regional History: Lake Champlain bridge — Debate over where to build

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Police arrest Michelle Zajko, wanted in connection to Vermont border agent killing

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Feb. 17 Cancellation – CVPH Blood Drive in Peru

Cancelled due to cold weather issues with the Donor Center Truck 

Missing transgender man was tortured for over a month and killed in Finger Lakes

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 19, 2025  

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup 

Chicken Salad Sandwich 

Snack Mix

Dessert

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 

All are invited and welcome!