The Peru Gazette

Source: Cuomo softens on school closure rules: ‘K-8 should stay open’

November 24, 2020. At the current rate of increase in COVID cases, we’re very likely to see a major COVID spike after the holiday. In three weeks, hospitalizations have gone up 128 percent—we went from 1,200 total hospitalizations in the state to about 2,800 total hospitalizations now. We anticipated this fall surge but doesn’t make […]

Source: Family demands justice after elderly man dies from attack | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | George Bailey’s family is demanding justice and asking anyone with information about the local grandfather’s attack to contact authorities.

By John T. Ryan  Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s Monday, November 23, 2020 meeting: Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald participated in the meeting online via Zoom. Following a 5:45 p.m. public hearing where no one testified, the Board voted to proceed with the sewer line upgrade project. The Board will not know the exact cost […]

In-person shopping at crowded stores is a higher-risk activity that may lead to the spread of COVID-19. We encourage residents to shop local this holiday season, but ask you to consider virtual shopping or curbside pickup instead of in-person shopping. If you decide to go shopping in person, take steps to protect yourself: – Wear […]

Source: Fire destroys family-owned sawmill in Milton

Source: Burlington wine maker sought investors, but didn’t have a liquor license – VTDigger

The Soup Kitchen meal will not be served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center this week, but bread will be available Wednesday at 10 a.m. on the parish center porch. 189 turkey dinners were served last Wednesday.   Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Source: Lake Placid’s Holiday Village Stroll – – The Adirondack Almanack

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