The Peru Gazette

Source: Mt Marcy, Influenza And Our Impulses To Protect Public Land – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Cuomo suspends candidate petition process | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh Public Library to close | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Total of 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont – VTDigger

From the Office of Dr. Mark Davey, District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services: Champlain Valley Educational Services BOCES and its 16 component school districts unanimously decided to close schools immediately until at least April 19, 2020. The districts, in collaboration with the county Health Departments, will remain in regular communication to assess the situation. […]

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Source: Price Chopper will close 24-hour supermarkets overnight to restock, clean amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

“To our fellow residents:   Our members will continue to be available to respond to emergencies but we are asking you to please follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, PLEASE notify 911 when you call and advise […]

Masses are being said at parishes in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The Archdiocese of New York does NOT include the Ogdensburg Diocese. Statement from Bishop LaValley Regarding Mass Attendance During the Coronavirus Outbreak In light of the serious health risks to vulnerable populations, and mindful of the instructions of medical professionals, the Bishops of New […]

Source: NEW: School districts across the North Country to close amidst coronavirus concerns | NCPR News

Peru Central School District · A Message From Dr. Thomas Palmer: We are aware of the rumors that are circulating around the community about school staying in session. At this time, we are open and operating on our regular schedule. If anything changes, staff, students, and community members will be notified by district administration through […]

Source: State Corrections suspends prison visit over COVID-19 concerns | wgrz.com

Out of respect for the warnings health officials have issued regarding CORVID-19 and concern for our members and the public attending our meetings, the Clinton County Historical Association has postponed all CCHA sponsored events in March and April.  Additionally, we have closed the CCHA Museum to the public until further notice. Inquiries can be submitted […]

The Peru Knights of Columbus Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner scheduled for today (Saturday) has been canceled. 

The Peru Free Library Book Sale is on until 3 p.m. today (Saturday). There’s huge selection of fiction and non-fiction along with free Rulfs donuts and Stewart’s coffee.

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Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, organizers hosting large gatherings must postpone or cancel any events with in-person attendance of more than 500 participants. Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, private and public operators of establishments or organizers of events with fewer than 500 occupants or attendees must operate at no more than 50% of […]

By John T. Ryan The March 9, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was on vacation. Plans are moving forward on Peru’s sewer system upgrade project; however, there’s been a change of plans. The project will be done in two phases – Maiden Lane and Elm […]

Source: First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com

Updated 5:14 p.m. Limit your exposure and contact… keep a distance between you and the next person…wash your hands and don’t touch your face. We are in complete lock down. Remain home. However, we can still go to our local grocery store for a brief shop. Can’t go cross into another community/town. I went today […]

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those […]

Source: Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com

Dear Friends, With deep regret – but also with a good measure of relief – we must inform you that Jazz at the Fire Hall March 20-22 has been cancelled. It has taken the better part of a week for our drama to play out and point us in the right direction. We’ve had many […]

Source: North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer