The Peru Gazette

By Krystol Barriere Social Security – Plattsburgh NY Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be Social Security employees.  These scammers try to trick people into providing personal information or money, and often threaten their victims with arrest.  Don’t be fooled. […]

Source: Coronavirus New York Update: 2 Nassau County school bus drivers test positive for COVID-19 | abc7ny.com

Source: North Country Chamber-Coronavirus Information & Resources

Source: COVID-19 | NCPR: North Country Public Radio

You have until the end of March to enjoy the “Red White and Beautiful” Quilt Show at the Peru Free Library. Fifteen beautiful quilts created between 1880 and 2020 are nestled among the bookcases and in the great room. Some are for sale, others are not. Don’t forget to stop by! Here are photos of […]

Michael Carpenter, President and CEO of the Northeast Group being presented the Dorothy and Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award by John Bernardi, President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Click here to read in-depth Press Republican story on the award. 

The Wall That Heals  

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Source: Burlington City Council votes to protect undocumented citizens

Source: Bob Dylan’s nationwide tour will stop in Vermont this summer

Source: Bare Hill corrections officer charged with smuggling drugs into prison | Local News | mymalonetelegram.com

Source: Police: Victim recovering from city stabbing – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Ferry company seeks to sink old vessel in Lake Champlain

Source: North Country at Work: inside running Plattsburgh’s food cooperative | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo demands CDC approve more private labs to process coronavirus tests | NCPR News

Source: ‘I can’t live in fear’: Glens Falls residents react to area’s first confirmed coronavirus case | NCPR News

Thanks to Donna Hamer for taking this beautiful photo this morning at Ausable Chasm.

Source: Fight COVID-19 on the go with homemade hand sanitizer | Popular Science

What:    St. Patrick’s Sunday  Boiled Dinner & Music Only $10.00 Country Band Music Only – Cover Charge $5.00 When:  Sunday, March 15th          Dinner Noon – 2 p.m Music by “The Country Band”     1 – 4 p.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY Why:     Proceeds benefit veterans  

Source: Port Henry: Hollywood of the East – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh hospital: Coronavirus is coming and here’s how you can prepare | NCPR News

Source: Healthcare facilities restricting visitors amid virus concerns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A pair of the hottest names in contemporary jazz join the North Country’s favorite vibes player Tim Collins for three shows at the Saranac Fire Hall Friday, March 20 at 7 pm; Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm; and Sunday, March 22 at 3 pm. Christine Jensen on alto sax and Ingrid Jensen on trumpet […]

Willsboro Coffeehouse with the Too Tall String Band When: Saturday, March 14th @ 7-9:30pm. Where: Willsboro Congregational Church Willsboro, NY The Too Tall String Band will be appearing at the Willsboro Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 14th. They will be performing a St. Patrick’s Day themed concert featuring a variety of Irish pub tunes, sing a […]