The Peru Gazette

Source: CDC asks unvaccinated Americans not to travel over Labor Day weekend as Covid cases increase – syracuse.com

Source: New model sustainable hiking trail on Mt. Van Hoevenberg nears completion – The Adirondack Almanack

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation will award Plattsburgh International Airport a grant amounting in $2,929,610 for rehabilitation of its tarmac and taxiway. “I am proud to announce nearly $3 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access […]

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

ALBANY, NY (09/01/2021)– Rylee Desso of Peru, NY, a(n) Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6 major, has been recognized by the Thelma P. Lally School of Education at The College of Saint Rose during its 2021 Honors Convocation. Desso received the following award: Academic Acheivement Class of 2024. This award recognizes outstanding students from Undergraduate […]

Source: State Launches Investigation Into Long Wait Times for Medical Care | Off Message

Source: New business makes diversity and inclusion its focus | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Diversity, inclusion, and family that’s what lies at the heart of Opulence Beaute.

Source: The Doctor Won’t See You Now: Patients Wait Months for Treatment at Vermont’s Biggest Hospital | Health Care | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Thursday,  September 2nd  from 7:00 am til 5:00 pm to install a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $377,893 to seven North Country fire departments in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Clinton, and Washington Counties. “Our North Country firefighters selflessly answer the call to serve day or night, and now these taxpayer dollars are being returned to our […]

Source: North Country educators focus on mental health of students this fall | NCPR News

Since our 8/31 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Clinton County, NY has been designated as an area of high transmission by the CDC. As such, the CDC and CCHD recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in public. Residents should also be considering wearing a mask […]

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging area residents to resume universal masking precautions in indoor public settings on the heels of an area of high transmission designation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   “Throughout this pandemic, CCHD has always aligned our guidance with that of New York State and […]

Source: State police file missing persons report for northern New York man

Source: Staff shortages and pandemic fatigue take a toll on Vermont restaurants – VTDigger

The Peru Free Library has a new website design – Source: Home | Peru Free Library

Source: Upstate NY mom reunites with her kids who fled Afghanistan: ‘Thank you’ – syracuse.com

The story includes attendance history Source: New York State Fair attendance climbs back up to over 40,000 on Day 12 – syracuse.com