The Peru Gazette

Source: Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Source: Mall titan: Lockdown puts store operators in ‘grave danger’   | Local News | thedailystar.com

Source: Top Onondaga County lawmaker predicts layoffs after legislature balks at new energy tax – syracuse.com

Source: George Floyd’s Death Spurs Vermonters to Call for Police Reform | News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

HIRING CHALLENGES The facility has 25 open positions, and over the past 30 days has experienced challenges hiring despite a much higher local unemployment percentage than prior to the pandemic. It was suspected that increased unemployment benefits established through federal relief legislation that provide people an additional $600 per week may play a part. Source: Stefanik […]

Source: Burlington City Council postpones action on wealth tax

John Kucko Reports BREAKING: Norfolk Southern train derailment in Hunt, NY in Livingston County. Sources tell me crew is fine. Several auto racks are off the tracks here on this eastbound train (NS 310). This is about four miles east of the Genesee Arch Bridge at Letchworth State Park.

Source: Cuomo’s office explains why Destiny USA can’t reopen yet – syracuse.com

Source: Cluster of Covid-19 cases in Winooski hits 7 people – VTDigger

Source: Birchwood nursing home totals 21 deaths, now deemed free of Covid-19 – VTDigger

Source: Hundreds rally in Saranac Lake demanding justice for George Floyd | NCPR News

Source: Chateaugay barber retiring after 65 years | Top Stories | mymalonetelegram.com

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on NY-21 law enforcement being called to serve across New York State during protests and riots: “Americans are united in support of justice for George Floyd, his family, and in the right to peaceful protest,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The rioting, looting, destruction, and violence causing loss […]

The youth commission has not given up on organized sports programs for this year. Once the health department gives us clearance and direction, we will absolutely start our programs. This post is pertaining to groups of UNAUTHORIZED people trying to use our fields for practices, games or any other kind of group activity. Our fields […]

We are witnessing a lot of events occurring simultaneously. It is easy to be confused. There are many who want to intentionally blur the lines between peaceful, legitimate protesters and looters. They want you to watch the videos of the looting — not the video of Mr. Floyd being murdered. Don’t fall for it. Throughout […]

This will LIFT your SPIRIT! Source: Joyful Noise: virtual choirs keep Dean Lichterman’s love of singing alive | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik: Police involved in George Floyd’s death should be prosecuted to the “absolute fullest extent” | NCPR News

            Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) worked to pass a bill that he co-sponsored that would provide tax relief to both North Country schools and taxpayers (A.10189). The bill helps ensure that schools that have closed due to COVID-19 without the presence of a declared state of emergency will not have state aid withheld.             […]

A Facebook live media event will take place at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Updates will be provided on the status of the COVID-19 virus’s impact on Clinton County.  Speakers will include:   John Kanoza, Clinton County Director of Public Health   Erin Streiff, Clinton County Health Department, Director of Health Care Services  […]

L-R Knights of Columbus Bob Herforth and Bob Manchester prepare to deliver the 85 pounds of food that bought total deliveries to over 2,000 pounds.  Janice Morse (center), Director of the St. Augustine’s Religious Education Program, presented the Mission of Hope’s $1,000 Food Pantry donation. By John T. Ryan Peru – Over the past several […]

Adirondacks By Air Reports: The historic Oxbow Bridge in Cadyville was built in the 1890s, and once allowed cars to cross from Plattsburgh to Schuyler Falls. But in recent years, it’s attracted thrill-seeking younger crowds. In several instances, those who came to the bridge to jump into the Saranac River jumped unknowingly to their deaths. […]

Source: Summer day camps in NY can open later this month, Cuomo says – syracuse.com