The Peru Gazette

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on three decades in North Country politics | NCPR News

Dear Patients and Community Members,   This week, the University of Vermont Health Network received its first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and we began vaccinating front-line health care workers across Vermont and Northern New York. A second vaccine from Moderna is likely to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration very soon. […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors

Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of a utility installation over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County. The rolling lane closures will be carried out by utility personnel for the northbound and then the southbound lanes of I-87 near Exit 35 in Peru. Work is […]

 Since the pandemic started, the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions clubs have purchased and delivered baked treats from Rulfs Orchard to frontline workers in healthcare and law enforcement environments. This past week, Lions delivered to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Clinton County Nursing home, and Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.   Lions who assisted were Linc Sunderland, […]

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face-covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or rideshare – […]

Stay safe this weekend. What we have seen locally is very similar to what is being seen across the state—spread of COVID-19 is largely occurring between friends and family members. For the most part, residents are taking appropriate precautions when they are out in public, such as wearing masks and physically distancing, but then they’re […]

Source: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will have Ice Palace, fireworks only | NCPR News

Source: Photos: Here’s what the winter storm looked like in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Mount Marcy: The Name, The Climb, The Legacy – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Moderna’s Production Of Coronavirus Vaccine Leans Heavily On Outsourcing : Shots – Health News : NPR

Source: WATCH: EMS workers nearly struck by truck while on scene of crash

Source: COVID-19 by county: Dec. 18, 2020 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: No.Co. family loses son to COVID | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Updated Dec 18th: Brandy McDonald posted on Facebook, “First facts of what’s happened here it was a go by the Sheriff’s Department when they talked to Boomer Trim and Myself on Tuesday night. And as you know I posted a Nice post about it and Shared it with 99 people and then there were another […]

As we gather this holiday season, the NYS Division of Consumer Protection wants to help keep you safe. In light of the public health crisis and with winter approaching, families are spending more time at home than ever. Did you know that many deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning occur during the winter months? Learn […]

December 17, 2020. On this snowy day, I have a simple message that we can all agree with. We want to slow the spread, we want to avoid shutdowns, and together we can do it. We slow the spread by being smart during the holiday season. It’s a difficult situation and people need to come […]

Source: Hybrid boat: $3.9M UVM research vehicle features diesel/electric power

Source: 17th death in Ogdensburg nursing home outbreak | NCPR News

Source: Visitation halted at Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb both inside and outside Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities, New York State has officially halted visitatio

Source: Upstate NY counties declare states of emergency as snowfall continues | NCPR News

Source: Prison visits halted | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

  Due to the rise in COVID cases in Clinton County, the Peru Free Library will be closed temporarily to the public.  Lobby pickup will continue Tuesday – Friday 11-4. Free Wi-fi is available 24-7.