The Peru Gazette

The Peru Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education, due to the upcoming expiration of the term of Ms. Linda Morgan. The five-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available […]

Source: Super Bowl commercials: 17 best ads of 2022, plus the 5 worst – syracuse.com

Source: Another country concert added to St. Joe’s Amp lineup in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Sausage & chicken Gumbo Rice Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. , take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

“The numbers also show a general dearth of children in the Adirondacks. While nationally, a quarter of the population is under the age of 18, the number of children in the Adirondacks is 17%. In parts of Hamilton County, nearly 90% of the population is adult.” Source: Adirondack census numbers point to sparsity of people, […]

Source: Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation – Adirondack Explorer

Overall Harvest Declined; Catskills Harvest Rate Remains Highest New York bear hunters took 1,346 black bears during the 2021 hunting seasons, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. “Every year, New York’s bear hunters provide DEC wildlife managers with valuable information to help guide future management decisions,” said DEC Commissioner Basil […]

Source: Chiefs win sectional wrestling title | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | The Saranac varsity wrestling team finally secured the double they have been looking for over the last four seasons, claiming both the CVAC regular season and Section VII championship wi

February 14, 2022 – United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has completed it’s 2022 Fundraising Campaign, to help support high priority health and human service programs in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign, surpassing last year’s […]

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Source: One of the largest pieces of public art in the Adirondacks is complete after 10 years | NCPR News

Source: Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters : NPR

March 1, 2022 – 10:00AM to 11:00AM Join the North Country Chamber of Commerce and Coryer Staffing for a webinar addressing the hiring challenges being seen throughout several industries in the North Country. When: Tuesday, March 1st Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Where: Virtual – will receive link to join after registering Cost: Free; registration is […]

Source: North Country mourns loss of pre-K teacher

A friend referred this essay on Rock ‘N” Roll in North Country in the 1960’s. What a great history – The Thunderbolts | Garagepunk

Source: Classic rock concert added to 2022 St. Joe’s Amp lineup in Syracuse – syracuse.com

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Source: $90K without college? See top-paying jobs in Syracuse area that don’t require a degree – syracuse.com

Source: Winter Carnival Parade brings ’80s to Main St. | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Hilarious mayhem, good times, music and dance at the Gala Parade.

Source: Lake Placid training next generation of Olympians | WSTM

Source: Two people killed in Turnpike accident | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | A head-on crash on Military Turnpike claimed two lives Feb. 11.

Peru – The change-over happened faster than anticipated, so on Friday, February 11th, the former Peru Tops Friendly Market store reopened as a Grand Union store. The store closed last Sunday at 3 p.m. for the change-over.   Shoppers will find the same friendly, hardworking employees and managers, plus the shelves are full with a […]

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