The Peru Gazette

Source: Adirondack Visions – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: The feeling of freedom: A Juneteenth conversation | NCPR News

Source: Police: No child abduction in Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After social media rumors swirled Saturday afternoon, New York State Police confirmed there was no child abduction attempt at the local Walmart.

Source: Equestrians gather, compete in Lake Placid | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | Equestrians of all ages from all over the world will compete in about 120 classes

Source: Fort Ticonderoga introduces sunset cruise for Civic Season | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | With the deep evergreen of the imperial trees, cobalt gray of the Adirondack and Green Mountains framing the scene, and an opaque aqua of beating water beneath th

Source: CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5 – CBS News

Source: Column: It’s rhubarb season | Sun Community News There are only a handful of things that grow better in the Adirondacks than in California, and rhubarb is one of them.

June 18, 2022 – Morrisonville Elementary School students braved the wind and cool temperatures to sing their song, “Red, White and Blue” at this morning’s Honor Flight Ceremony. When they listened to the veteran biographies they learned more about sacrifice. Click here to view and listen 

Click here to view a slideshow of these photos and several more accompanied by music. 

Good Luck and Congratulations Peru High School Seniors Peru – The Peru High School parade started during the pandemic and it’s continuing. Here’s a video of this morning’s parade as it went down Washington St. The pandemic put this class through something none of us have ever encountered. They persevered. Good for them!    

Source: FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers | AP News

Source: Downtown parking rates approved | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On June 16, the Common Council voted to approve the metered parking rates for downtown Plattsburgh.

“Matthew A. Burgin, 53, was cycling on Pellerin Road at about 1 p.m. June 8 when a matter of seconds changed his life forever.” Source: Plattsburgh cyclist airlifted and paralyzed | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | What started as a scenic midday bicycle ride recently ended in tragedy and the community is now rallying behind […]

Source: Stefanik cosponsors Educational Choice for Children Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | Bill broadens educational options for parents.

Mynbc5 Source: Remembering North Country trailblazer Bob Rulfs

Source: N.Y. announces electric and gas bill credit program  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that $567 million is now available to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. 

Source: Poll: New York voters strongly support new laws on guns, abortion – syracuse.com

Source: Judges can’t set bail for new NY ‘mass threat’ or ‘body armor’ crimes – syracuse.com

June 16, 2022 – The big change in Au Sable Forks today. When people left for work this morning the old Stewart’s Shop was standing. Tonight it’s a trash heap! Very nice new store.

Source: Gun Owners of America pushes back on bipartisan gun control legislation • OpenSecrets

Source: Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh murder suspect appears in court as nine witnesses testify

Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery PLATTSBURGH, NY (06/17/2022) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will open its new Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to patients on Tuesday, June 21, setting a new standard for high-quality, collaborative inpatient psychiatric care for the North Country. “This is […]

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces the first of the new “Music in the Park” series, to be held in the River Street Park, Morrisonville, on Saturday evening June 25 from 7 to 9 pm. This is a free event, open to all – with DJ Nick Bola providing music of all popular genres AND […]