The Peru Gazette

Peru Town Justice absentee vote totals:  James Kirby 51 Scott Thurber 34   Thurber was ahead by two votes prior to counting absentee ballots today. There will not be a recount.  Updated 11/16/21 at 4:07 p.m.

Source: Rampant cheating suspected in New York online learner’s permit test – syracuse.com

Source: Covid found in deer; hunters should take precautions, doctor says – syracuse.com

Since our 11/12 update, 72 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

  The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is  offered for social distancing purposes. […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

Proceeds to provide new bassinet for babies born at CVPH  PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/15/2021) – Get the holiday season in Plattsburgh off on the right foot while helping some of our tiniest patients by signing up for the Super Santa 5K Relay & Elf Dash. Registration is now open for the event, set for December 4 […]

The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 16th from 8 am till 3:30 pm – for paving. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period. — Carlene W/S Billing 518-643-8125

By John T. Ryan Peru – Several area dairy farmers, orchardists, farm advocates gathered at Rulfs Orchard last Tuesday. They want Albany political leaders and the State Wage Board to know that reducing the farm workers overtime threshold would severely impact their livelihood. In 2019,  the NYS Legislature passed, and the governor signed the Farm […]

Source: Patrick Leahy to retire after eight terms in U.S. Senate – VTDigger

  Chicken Vegetable Casserole Coleslaw Bread Dessert   Served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Take-Out Only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m   All Are Welcome At Our Table.

Source: PATRIOTS’ GAME: AVCS C-Champs | Sun Community News CORTLAND | It all came together in the final five minutes.

Source: No. Co., Quebec chambers ask Canada to end test mandate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cl. Co. Legislature supports renaming bridges for fallen trooper | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: AuSable Valley outlasts Carle Place to win Class C state crown | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Pediatric vaccine rollout begins in North Country | News | pressrepublican.com

Cyanobacteria Monitoring Report In sun and rain, heat and cold, monitors collectively filed over 2,700 reports during the 2021 season. In the links and photographs below you’ll find our last weekly report compilation for 2021; see a late season bloom at Arnold’s Bay; learn what a difference a day can make; view water samples of cyanobacteria […]

Performances to take place November 12-13, 2021  A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including Rent, Into the Woods, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, Disney’s Frozen, Little Shop of Horrors, Come From Away, and many more!   Peru, NY – Peru Drama Club announced that they […]

Source: Town of Jay signals support for major Au Sable Forks subdivision | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The Town of Jay appeared inclined to support a major upscale subdivision on the fringe of Au Sable Forks Thursday, but stopped short of sending a letter

Source: Pond hockey and cross country skiing may disappear from North Country by end of century | NCPR News

Source: Stewart’s Shops dishes out a week’s pay to thank employees

By John T. Ryan Peru – The public had its opportunity to voice its opinion on Peru’s 2022 budget at a November 4th public hearing. Not a single Peru resident expressed an opinion. The board will vote on the budget at a Monday, Nov.15 budget meeting. Tax rates will be relatively stable except for the […]

Source: Introducing Adirondack Mac, mascot of 2023 Lake Placid University Games | NCPR News

Since our 11/10 update, 77 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to forty-five. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, November 15, […]