The Peru Gazette

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. We are proceeding with our phased reopening approach with proper caution. Today, New York City begins Phase 3 of reopening but indoor dining will not move forward at this point. The Mid-Hudson region will enter Phase 4 of reopening tomorrow, July 7 and Long Island is on track […]

7/6/20 Peru – St. Augustine’s Church parishioners surprised their pastor after 9:30 mass yesterday with a cake and best wishes for the future. Fr. Alan Shnob is retiring effective June 8th after serving the people of Peru for the past 15 years. They’ll remember Fr. Shnob for many good things including his loving care of […]

Peru 4:52 p.m. – There’s been a good turnout at today’s CVPH Blood Drive St. Augustine’s Parish Center, but there was no waiting line as of a few minutes ago. Drawing continues until 6:30 p.m. Stop by! Karen Coon was one of today’s donors. Karen has donated over 50 pints since 1993. Great going, Karen! […]

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, July 8th. Served 4:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only. Coleslaw Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole Rice Chocolate Cake

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Clinton County Health Department states, “As of 8 am this morning, Clinton County has 3 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. The majority of cases seen recently in our region have not been travel-related. COVID-19 is present in our community. We must remain vigilant—wear a face covering, wash your hands frequently, and maintain social distance (of […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need blood. It is in short supply, especially during this crisis period. Please make […]

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Source: Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

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Source: Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

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Source: NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

A message from CCHD As communities and businesses are reopening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and what you can do to protect yourself and to help reduce […]

Department of Motor Vehicles Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.  Clinton County residents will no longer have to make an appointment and can simply stop in during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 […]

Source: SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com