The Peru Gazette

Source: For the North Country’s future workforce, job training starts in high school | NCPR News

Source: Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | Local firefighters and forest rangers recently helped quell a wildland fire that burned through roughly seven acres off Guideboard Road.

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced she plans to vote against Senate gun control bill.  “I will continue to stand up for Second Amendment rights against this legislation that shreds the Constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans with no effect on deterring criminals who do not follow the […]

Source: Pod plan for those experiencing homelessness gets tentative OK from Burlington board – VTDigger

Source: Upstate NY museums, including 1 in Syracuse, among top 10 in state – syracuse.com

Another round of heavy rain expected tonight Source: Weather Story for northern New York and Vermont

Source: Police investigate early morning Mooers robbery | Sun Community News MOOERS | Authorities are now searching for the culprit who allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint over the weekend.

Source: DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Source: National Nursing Assistants Day and Week: June 16 and 16-23, 2022

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Source: RENY award to support school gardening project | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Tricia Thurber, a Peru Middle School teacher, will use the funds to buy equipment.

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: Guided Tours of the Lighthouse Each Sunday in July  The public is invited to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island Sundays July 3, July 17, July 24 and July 31 from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Transportation to the lighthouse is the responsibility of the individual. On […]

Source: As other states restrict voting access, NY expands legal protections for voters | NCPR News

Source: Loon Center hosts summer children’s program | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Half-hour afternoon presentations are designed for children ages 3-5.

Source: ‘They’re all good kids…’ | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Youth Court program started in 1997, is a voluntary diversion program for first-time offending youth ages 12 through 18 that commit an offense in Clinton County.

Thank you to Janet Duprey for compiling the biographies and providing them to the Peru Gazette. Flight 38 – June 18, 2022 Frederick Betters U.S. Army                                             1968-1969                                               Vietnam   Frederick was assigned to the Military Police, 148th MP Company, 5th U.S. Army in Fort Carson, Colorado. Fred’s military career included time with the […]

Source: CVPH opens new Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit | Sun Community News Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery

Source: What to know about Juneteenth now that it’s a federal holiday

Source: Burlington Firefighters Association speaks out on increase in violence

Source: Elise Stefanik’s defense of Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad | NCPR News

The Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863 A Transcription By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation. Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, […]

Source: Two Vermont State Police troopers placed on paid leave after use-of-force investigation into Newfane incident – VTDigger

“Another weekend and police said there has been another gunfire incident in Burlington. This is the 13th time that 911 callers have reported hearing multiple gunshots and screaming.” Source: Downtown Burlington gunfire incident Saturday