The Peru Gazette

Program to Recognize Dedication and Volunteer Service of Partner Organizations, Individuals, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities Nominations Accepted through April 30 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting nominations for the inaugural 2020 Stewardship Appreciation Awards, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “Partnerships are invaluable to DEC’s efforts to promote outdoor […]

Record Harvest in Southern Zone, Lower than Average Harvest in Northern Zone New York State bear hunters took 1,505 black bears during the 2019 hunting seasons, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “Black bears are thriving in New York, and bear hunting seasons are a critical part of our state’s […]

Sophie Clarke in a scene from Survivor: Winners a War, which premiers Feb. 12 on CBS. Clarke has returned to the show she won in 2011 as one of 20 champions vying for the “best of the best” title.Source: Heading back to the island – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Making the Fest of it: Winterfest will go on despite delay, organizers say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Eve of the Revolution: 1775 British Garrison Event – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Global Entry Ban: Cuomo Offers Compromise to Trump on N.Y. Applicants – The New York Times

Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 6 at 3:29 p.m., a call came into DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch from inReach GPS services reporting a distress signal from a group of hikers on the Phelps Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness, including a 61-year-old male hiker from Brooklyn who was vomiting from severe dehydration. The hikers managed to […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Following two recent inquiries from parties exploring the possibility of locating solar farms in Peru, the Town Board discussed solar farm regulation at a Monday, February 10, 2020 workshop. Town of Plattsburgh Planner Trevor Cole was invited. Cole is very knowledgable of local laws regulating solar farms after playing […]

Jean Ryan bringing in the Panera Bread pastries for today’s soup kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Today’s menu includes delicious minestrone-sausage soup, salad, egg salad sandwiches and a delicious dessert. All free of charge and everyone welcome at the souo kitchen table.

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Forest Recovery Act, legislation that will support timber farmers who have been affected by catastrophic loss events. The bill will help forest landowners recover from natural disasters by eliminating the basis limitation rule and allowing them […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Town Board Workshop, Monday March 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Upgrade Project.

Practice used in 1990s to address large numbers of inmates continues despite decrease in prison population From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones ALBANY – Today, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) was joined by leaders and members of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to urge lawmakers to support A.930, a […]

Tom Glasgow began his career as a Peru Elementary School Teacher Former student: Glasgow ‘personification of Bailey Avenue’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: A clear look at the plastic bag ban | Business | nny360.com

Kathryn Bowman had the top individual game (247) and three-game series (688) of the day in the CVAC, as Peru scored a 4-0 win over Saranac Monday. Source: Girls bowling: Bowman leads league, Indians to sweep – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Amid uproar, Senate Democrats to offer compromise on bail law | Newsday

Source: DEC Releases 2019 Hunter Accident Statistics – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Burlington pols strike out against proposal that threatens Lake Monsters – VTDigger

Source: New Hampshire Primary: Live results and analysis | NCPR News

Source: Fort Drum loses bid for new Army HQ | NCPR News

Source: The census count starts April 1. It could determine New York’s Congressional representation | NCPR News

Source: Monitoring for Coronavirus: Plattsburgh professor back from China in voluntary quarantine | NCPR News

Source: St. Lawrence County legal community divided over bail reform | NCPR News

Source: State, feds draw battle lines over Trump border edict, Green Light Law – The Buffalo News

Source: State takes step back from tightening rules on private schools, to seek compromise | Newsday