The Peru Gazette

Awardees Recognized for Extraordinary Service to Improve DEC Facilities and Enhance New York’s Natural Resources New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the first recipients of the inaugural Stewardship Appreciation Awards. The award recognizes outstanding contributions of volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship, promotion, and maintenance of state lands, […]

Dear Friends, It has been a long haul, and I trust that this finds you well as we begin to come out the other end of the crisis. It feels so good to write about something positive and pleasant, and I hope that our news will lift you up and fill you with glad anticipation […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. Town of Dannemora Clinton County Law Enforcement Action: […]

April 20, 2021. Our vaccine operation continues to make steady progress and we are thankful for the health professionals and the volunteers who are at the helm of this unprecedented effort. The best way to show our appreciation for their service is by getting vaccinated and by continuing to exercise the safety measures that help […]

Garden Salad, Beef Stew, Bread, Bread and More Bread, Plus Dessert! Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME!  

Source: With millions in federal cash on the way, Vermont’s small towns wonder how they can spend it – VTDigger

Source: Ted Nugent sick with Covid-19, months after dismissing pandemic as scam – syracuse.com

Source: At least 300 people quarantined in Oneida County after dance competition in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: Update: Onondaga County restaurant gift card program sells out in five hours – syracuse.com

Source: George Floyd death: Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter – syracuse.com

Source: Saranac Lake Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’

Source: Border restrictions continued through May 21 | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | The U.S. and Canadian governments have announced that existing restrictions on non-essential border travel have been extended to May 21.

Source: USDA extends pandemic universal free lunch waivers through school year 2021-2022 – The Washington Post

By John T. Ryan Peru residents are very fortunate. We live in a community that is home to virtually all of life’s necessities, including several excellent eat-in and take-out restaurants. We even have two Pasquales – Pasquales Restaurant and Bar and just across the parking lot Pasquale’s Pizzeria. Scott Bazzano founded both restaurants, one with […]

National Weather Service Burlington VT 436 AM EDT Tue Apr 20 2021   This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.   A potent low-pressure system will affect the region from early Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. A mix of rain and heavy wet […]

Since our 4/19 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Wednesday, April 21 at the Saranac Fire Department – Thursday, April 22 at Clinton Community College – Wednesday, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona […]

Source: Burlington’s Flynn Theater begins to reopen for more in-person performances – VTDigger

Those who knew Kainan J. Provost of Plattsburgh described him as a kind young man who touched the hearts of the people he met. Peru High School Graduate  Source: Plattsburgh man dies in one-car crash | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Are marijuana and weed the same thing? Pot nicknames, explained (video) – syracuse.com

Source: New York’s huge boost for medical marijuana: Here’s what patients need to know now – syracuse.com

Source: Still no decision on 2021 New York State Fair, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Capacity limits increasing for indoor arenas, movie theaters, museums, zoos in NY – syracuse.com

Source: NY college graduation rules: Will grandma make cut? Get a Covid test, hold on to your hat – syracuse.com

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli asked Attorney General Letitia James to launch a potential criminal investigation into whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo used state resources to write and promote his book on leadership in the COVID pandemic. Source: Attorney General Letitia James Asked To Investigate Whether Andrew Cuomo Used State Resources To […]

Source: Drought expands in Upstate NY, and it’s likely to get worse – syracuse.com