The Peru Gazette

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region and I want to thank Governor […]

Source: Gov. Hochul ups war on aquatic invasive species | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow the installation of inspection stations in an effort to protect against aquatic invasive species along several locations in the

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for a program that will implement innovative enhancements to best management practices (BMPs) on farms in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin in 2022. These enhanced BMPs will help reduce phosphorus runoff, a prominent threat to clean water in Lake […]

Source: North Country airports will get more federal pandemic funding | NCPR News

The Town of Peru is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Town Board Time: Dec 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84568496824?pwd=OHBFbU1wZU8wRjJqMTZmZWFDalZjdz09 Meeting ID: 845 6849 6824 Passcode: 677177 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84568496824#,,,,*677177# US (New York) +13017158592,,84568496824#,,,,*677177# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 […]

COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically across the North Country over the past few weeks with Franklin County reporting the highest number of daily new cases last week. Every county in the North Country is currently under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is in desperate need of state resources to help […]

Since our 12/9 update, 64 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, December 13, 2021. 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 […]

Source: Hospital workers ask state for help, as UVM Medical Center negotiates wage increases

Source: 2 arrested at Burlington homeless encampment, crews clearing site

Source: NEW: Hochul reinstates NYS mask mandate or proof of vaccination | NCPR News

Patients continue to have access to lab services at three convenient locations  PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/10/2021) – Laboratory collection services will pause at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Valcour Imaging at 16 DeGrandpre Way beginning on Monday, December 13. Hospital officials said the decision was made due to staffing shortages, which […]

Peru Tractor Parade – Saturday, December 11th, 7. p. m. The late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. The parade will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route 22, […]

Source: US expands Pfizer Covid boosters, opens extra dose to age 16 – syracuse.com

YOU HAVE to watch the video. There’ a HERO! Source: Diver braved ‘inherent danger’ in ‘incredible’ rescue effort at Niagara Falls – syracuse.com

Source: Car that sparked helicopter rescue entered Niagara River intentionally, police say – syracuse.com