The Peru Gazette

Source: Eugenics at UVM: Why Abenaki leaders feel the apology wasn’t enough – VTDigger

Source: Milestone reached in New York’s fight against coronavirus – syracuse.com

Source: Walmart, others drop mask requirements for vaccinated customers, but NY still requires it – syracuse.com

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ANNUAL MEETING of the inhabitants of the Peru Central School District, Peru, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in the district will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m. for the transaction of such business […]

Source: Sheriff: Bail reform letting too many criminals walk | Sun Community News Bail reform, which was implemented in 2020, was intended to eliminate most cash bail and pre-trial detention for nonviolent offenses. It was later amended to allow detention for a fe

Rice Chicken Stir Fry Bread, Bread, and More Bread Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.   All Are Welcome! 🙏

Source: Betty Little to be honored by road-dedication ceremony | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Longtime state legislator Betty Little of Queensbury, who recently retired as state Senator, is to be honored Wednesday May 19 when a prominent road in Lake George is

Source: Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

May 14, 2021 As we near the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, it is imperative that we vaccinate as many people as possible. Our numbers remain on the decline but COVID is still out there, and if we let down our guard, we risk losing all the progress we have made. Our […]

“The indicators are good that we will have, barring another wave or anything, that we will have a good year,” Davis stated. The community isn’t completely helpless when it comes to the state of the local economy, there are ways to help. “Shop local. The sales tax dollars not only need to stay here but […]

Source: Scott signs bill allowing police to use chokeholds in self-defense – VTDigger

Source: Celebratory or premature? Businesses level with new masking policy – VTDigger

Hiker expresses gratitude for the retired ranger who saved him Source: An unforgettable rescue | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Plattsburgh crossing guard charged with harassment, remains on leave

On Monday, May 17th  from 7 am – 5 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Elm Street from Lewis Street to 22B intersection with heavy construction expected. Local residents and emergency vehicles will have limited access to that section of the road.   North Bend will be open next week with some light construction. Any […]

Since our 5/13 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Friday, May 14 at Clinton Community College (TODAY!) – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South […]

Kristina Hand to Serve Two Years of Probation and Pay $34,000 in Restitution for Stealing from Morris Central School District State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two […]

Collections Up Compared to Same Month When First Wave of Pandemic Hit Local government sales tax collections in April grew by 45.7 percent over the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled $1.5 billion, up $464 million from April of last year. “The strong collections in April show that […]

Source: Vermont relaxes mask mandate, following new CDC guidance – VTDigger

Source: Rouses Point selected to host new green data center | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Town Board May 10th Meeting Highlights Local Law #1 of 2021 was approved. It requires that written notice be provided regarding any defective and hazardous condition existing on town-owned or maintained properties; otherwise, a civil action against the town cannot be maintained. Town Attorney Matt Favro said laws of this nature […]

Source: Armed Forces Day: May 15, 2021

Source: NY won’t ease mask rules, will review CDC recommendations

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Source: Tipsters, photos lead to Capitol riot charges against another Central NY man, feds say – syracuse.com