The Peru Gazette

Source: Anglers fish for salmon in the Saranac in an unlikely spot: Plattsburgh

Source: Scout adds benches in Keeseville Veterans Park | Sun Community News Planned, built for Eagle Scout project by Nicholas Chamberlain

By John T. Ryan Peru – Visitors to our beautiful region have an updated place to stay – The Shamrock Inn at the Adirondacks located at 2445 State Route 9, Peru, NY, (in the Town of Ausable) just 1.5 miles north of Ausable Chasm.   Ann-Marie Kelly and her daughter Jennifer took ownership of the […]

Source: Gov. Scott shares message for those violating health guidelines: ‘Don’t call it patriotism’

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Here are today’s case updates. 10 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported since our 11/16 update. Due to recent case increases, our workload has increased significantly and our focus remains on preventing further spread of COVID-19 in our community. As such, we are not able to provide a further breakdown of local cases at […]

Source: Vermont reimposes hospital lockdowns; ramps up testing statewide – VTDigger

November 16, 2020. Over the past six days, the United States recorded 1 million new COVID cases. The virus is spreading across the country and we see its impact in New York now too. It’s not an Upstate or Downstate issue—cases are increasing throughout the state and all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, […]

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is spreading in New York, and the increased number of cases is taking place throughout the state. This is not an Upstate or […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Peru Town Board passed a Final 2021 Town Budget at a Monday, November 16th Special Meeting. The Final Budget did not include the Preliminary Budget’s 18% pay raise for the town supervisor and 10% for town councilor positions. The supervisor and councilors also declined the 2.5% raise most […]

Here are today’s case updates. 59 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 28 individuals have recovered since our 11/13 update. Due to recent case increases, our workload has increased significantly and our focus remains on preventing further spread of COVID-19 in our community. As such, we are not able to provide a further […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

By John T. Ryan November 9, 2020, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights: The estimated $5 million-plus District #1 sewer upgrade project will be the subject of a November 23, 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing. The Town has been awarded a $1 million grant and secured long-term low-interest financing; however, the cost is very high for a […]

Source: American Education Week: November 16-20, 2020

Source: National Fast Food Day: November 16, 2020

  Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Stuffing Green Beans Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Cheesecake   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-outs only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Source: Central NY’s positive coronavirus test rate is 2nd-highest in state – syracuse.com

Source: Charter claims Adirondack internet hookups it never made

To the Citizens of Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties: I have spent nearly all my memorable life in the North Country, and I feel blessed to still call this region my home. For me, it is not the mountains, the beautiful lake, or the nearly perfect proximity to adventure and big city lights. I must […]

Source: UVM postpones all winter sports until Dec. 18

A message from School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer Dear Peru Central School Community, COVID-19 Cases have increased in the North Country over the past several weeks. Last evening, the Clinton County Health Department notified a neighboring district that one of their students had tested positive for COVID-19. There was a relationship between that student and […]

Because of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, all Catholic Churches in Clinton County will require reservations for each Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass. Parishes will begin accepting reservations beginning Monday, November 23rd. At this weekend’s St. Augustine’s Masses, Msgr. Duprey appealed for patience, saying everyone may not be able to attend Mass at their preferred time. […]

Source: Cyberattack ‘struck the nervous system’ of UVMMC – VTDigger

Source: Historic buildings and the Forest Preserve – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Dairy Cows, Milkmaids, and the First Vaccine  – – The Adirondack Almanack