January 2022
S M T W T F S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  

News Categories

Site search

More About The Peru Gazette

The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

Comment Policy

The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

Recent Comments

Archive for January, 2022

One year after the U.S. Capitol riot: How Stefanik embraced, amplified election falsehoods | NCPR News

Source: One year after the U.S. Capitol riot: How Stefanik embraced, amplified election falsehoods | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement:

“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

1 additional death, 124 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positives reported

Since our 1/4 update, 124 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 brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-two. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. […]

Children’s well-being is the primary goal

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Have you ever considered being a foster parent? Who are the children who need foster care? Do many foster parents adopt the children they foster? How do you become a foster parent? Christine Peters, Director of Clinton County’s Legal and Social Services, has the answers to these questions. Peters […]

Updated Health Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine

Plattsburgh, January 5, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification that NYSDOH is aligning with CDC’s updated/shortened isolation and quarantine recommendations. CCHD will begin implementing this guidance in isolation calls made starting Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For isolation and quarantine of the general population, follow the CDC recommendations (CDC Updates and Shortens […]

Peru Sr HS Wrestling @ Beekmantown Sr HS on 01/04/2022

Beekmantown Sr HS (BSH) 48.0 Peru Sr HS (PSH) 28.0 102: Matthew  Desotell (BSH) over   (PSH) (For.) 110: Keagan Trim (PSH) over Jacob  Lagree  (BSH) (Fall 1:49) 118: Logan Trim (PSH) over Jack Brown (BSH) (Fall 3:56) 126: Alan Frost-Jones (BSH) over Maxwell Jess (PSH) (Fall 1:14) 132: Kadin Johnson (PSH) over Jacob  Magiera (BSH) […]

New Year’s baby twins born on different days, months and years – syracuse.com

Source: New Year’s baby twins born on different days, months and years – syracuse.com

CDC signs off on Pfizer extra dose measures – syracuse.com

Source: CDC signs off on Pfizer extra dose measures – syracuse.com

US sees 1 million new Covid cases in a single day for first time – syracuse.com

Source: US sees 1 million new Covid cases in a single day for first time – syracuse.com

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, January 12, 2022@ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU   1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of December 8, 2021 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19)   6. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: Chairman/Vice Chairman elections 7. CEO REPORT: 8. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, January 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October and November minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2021-060 Use Variance Ryan Darby Use Variance Warehouse/Distribution 258.-1-18 Rock Rd Z2021-063 Area Variance Jeff LaValley Area Variance 281-2-2 89 Bear Swamp Road 7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:                                        Chairman/Vice Chairman elections CEO […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones joins local tourism agencies and hospitality business owners to call for the State to fund the Beekmantown Gateway Center

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]

CCHD COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics to Expand 

Plattsburgh, January 4, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will be offering expanded hours and additional dates for COVID-19 vaccination with additional staffing provided by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).  These clinics are open to all residents 12 and over needing dose 1, 2 or 3 (due to being a moderately […]

Stefanik Announces Favorable Settlement to Canadian Dairy Dispute

January 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the United States that Canada is breaching its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by unfairly administering dairy tariff-rate quotas in a way that harms American dairy farmers. “I am proud to announce that, […]

Just scraping by: Many families need, but don’t qualify for, help | Sun Community News 

Source: Just scraping by: Many families need, but don’t qualify for, help | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Policymakers in the 20th century who were fighting poverty had emblematic imagery to work from, and that helped focus Americans’ attention on the problem

DEC’s seedling sale ready for orders | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost tree and shrub varieties offer affordable landscaping and wildlife-habitat options.

Source: DEC’s seedling sale ready for orders | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost tree and shrub varieties offer affordable landscaping and wildlife-habitat options.

59 additional COVID-19 lab-positives reporter

Since our 1/3 update, 59 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH (as of 1/2): 568 people were tested in Clinton County. The 7-day average % positive in Clinton County is 16.4%. – North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. […]

Unvaccinated patients account for most Warren County hospitalizations, deaths | NCPR News

Source: Unvaccinated patients account for most Warren County hospitalizations, deaths | NCPR News

Vermont lawmakers say state’s long-standing nursing workforce shortage is at a crisis point – VTDigger

Source: Vermont lawmakers say state’s long-standing nursing workforce shortage is at a crisis point – VTDigger

NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com

Source: NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com

Manhattan DA will not bring charges over Cuomo nursing home scandal – syracuse.com

Source: Manhattan DA will not bring charges over Cuomo nursing home scandal – syracuse.com

NY to open new Covid testing sites at 10 SUNY campuses, including in CNY – syracuse.com

Also includes SUNY Plattsburgh – Source: NY to open new Covid testing sites at 10 SUNY campuses, including in CNY – syracuse.com

A baby, a football player, a retired teacher: Meet the 32 people lost to homicides in Syracuse in 2021 – syracuse.com

Source: A baby, a football player, a retired teacher: Meet the 32 people lost to homicides in Syracuse in 2021 – syracuse.com

Best places to visit in 2022 list includes Upstate New York region – syracuse.com

Source: Best places to visit in 2022 list includes Upstate New York region – syracuse.com

Clinton Co. records highest COVID-19 rates to date | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Clinton Co. records highest COVID-19 rates to date | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Over the New Year’s weekend, Clinton County saw nearly 450 new cases of COVID-19- the largest recorded spike since the onset of the pandemic.