The Peru Gazette

Source: Feds send emergency ambulances to help transport patients if Covid swamps Syracuse hospitals – syracuse.com

“The order halting elective procedures doesn’t affect cancer treatment, neurosurgery, treatment for “intractable pain” and a number of other procedures and treatments considered essential, according to the Health Department.” Source: See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com

Source: Say ‘so long’ to polystyrene containers | Sun Community News ALBANY | New rule will limit or severely restrict the use of this popular plastic.

Source: Dannemora crash claims the life of local child | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Authorities said a one-car rollover crash on wintery roads has claimed the life of a young Morrisonville boy.

Source: Clinton Correctional on lockdown following massive inmate brawl | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A series of violent incidents among incarcerated individuals at Clinton Correctional Facility prompted an immediate lockdown and swift response by Emergency Re

Source: North Country in state of emergency | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Legislature Chair Mark Henry led a press conference at the Clinton County Legislature Offices Dec. 8 to discuss the current state of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

Source: More North Country counties declare states of emergency. Hospitals fill with mostly unvaccinated patients | NCPR News

Source: Woman pulled from vehicle in Niagara Falls rapids is dead, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Stretch of warmer weather expected in coming weeks, snow unlikely

Source: Lake Placid to continue hosting ECAC hockey championships

As of 11/28, 69% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 65% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose. Since our 12/6 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD will be […]

Four new EV charging stations are being installed adjacent to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Plattsburgh.

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 has made a donation of $27,000 in-store gift cards to six organizations that support Afghan refugee resettlement in the United States. “Supporting refugees who face uncertainty and seek liberty and human dignity is reflective of  American values. This donation to resettlement efforts reflects Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to our […]

Source: Watch: Electric ‘foilboard’ surfing on the St. Lawrence River | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

Source: Oxford High School parents say Nightlock door stops saved their kids’ lives | WLUK

Source: Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack

All Are Welcome at Our Table   Crispy Chicken Potatoes Coleslaw Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., In Peru.

Time: Dec 8, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93229713230… Meeting ID: 932 2971 3230 Passcode: 6a7psi AGENDA – Planning Board = WEDNESDAY, December 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of November 10, 2021 […]

Source: NY21 Democratic chairs endorse Matt Castelli | NCPR News

Source: Mountain Lake PBS Now Available On DIRECTV And YouTube TV! – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: The Show Must Go On: (Re-)Introducing The Ausable Theater

As of 12/5, 127 individuals hospitalized (22 ICU) in the North Country Region. Since our 12/6 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two additional COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to fifty-two. […]

Don’t look for the Peru Dollar General store to reopen until at least Thursday. Responding to a Peru Gazette question, the company’s public relations office stated, “The store is currently closed due to an issue with the HVAC system. A part has been ordered and is slated to arrive on Wednesday.”  Town of Peru Code […]

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “With a new variant circulating in New York, the best way to stay safe this holiday season is by getting vaccinated and boosted,” Governor Hochul said. “With holiday gatherings just weeks away, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated […]