The Peru Gazette

Source: Tornado caught on video in Charlestown, New Hampshire

Source: The FDA just authorized an extra Pfizer shot for children aged 5 to 11

  Waterville, N.Y.: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that two members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams have been named to the 2022 NAC Sportsmanship Team by the league’s coaches. First year women’s team member and team captain Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School junior men’s […]

Source: A crisis leaves parents of mentally ill children on their own: ‘That was absolutely terrifying’ – syracuse.com

Source: Phil Scott to seek 4th term as Vermont governor

Source: Buffalo shooting: Attack racially motivated. 18-year-old shooter from Broome County – syracuse.com

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If you traveled on the eastern portion of the Bear Swamp Rd. this morning you undoubtedly saw members of the Peru Lions Club doing their monthly roadside trash pick-up. The Lions adopted the Bear Swamp Rd. many years ago as participants in the “Keep America Beautiful” program. Amy Davies, one of the Lions Club’s newest […]

Don’t forget “Granny’s Attic” today at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Shoppers were lined up before today’s 9 a.m. opening. It will be open until 4 p.m. Stop by for a special bargain!

Source: Off-duty trooper hospitalized after crash in Jefferson County – syracuse.com

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]

Source: The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Source: Supermoon eclipse may be visible this weekend in Vermont and New York

WILMINGTON — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) has announced the schedule for their free, guided interpretive outdoor programs in the northern Adirondacks this spring. “We are excited to grow our popular guided watershed tours this year,” said Kelley Tucker, AsRA’s Executive Director. “We’re offering guided tours in all seasons this year, and our spring tours […]

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, May 28th at 10:30 am for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval, in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old Base Oval has been a part of the Military Base from the War of 1812 until the closing of […]

“Eric Hittinger, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology said, “Upstate New York has the cleanest electricity grid in the country.” Source: Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

Source: Buffalo Bills 2022 schedule: Opponents, dates, times finalized – syracuse.com

The FCC explains who qualifies and how to apply for a $30 monthly internet subsidy. Source: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

  Peru – Peru will have a young lady playing baseball this summer if she chooses to do so. At the Monday, May 9, Town Board meeting Youth Director John Flynn asked the board for guidance. Over the years only boys have participated in Peru’s summer baseball program; however, a girl indicated she would like […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – I attended the Peru School Board meeting Tuesday evening May 10th where learned a lot about the 2022-23 budget, met administrators, and gained respect for all the people willing to serve as school board members.   Something else impressed me – Peru High School’s Entrepreneurial Club. Club members invited board […]