The Peru Gazette

A night at the opera, with plenty of Broadway show tunes mixed in, is in store for Plattsburgh music lovers on August 29 in a Curbside At Harborside drive-in concert showcasing some of the most beloved classics of opera and musical theatre performed by top-quality professional artists. When former New York City Opera Principal Artist […]

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board agenda is typically routine, but the meeting almost always involves essential decisions and discussions. Oftentimes, the most important items come to light under “Other business.” At its Monday, August 24th regular meeting Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his paver is non-operational because replacement parts are not […]

Source: State police asking for help finding Malone teen | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

WHAT:   FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER                Shepherd’s Pie w/roll & butter.  Cookies for dessert.  ONLY $6.50     or        Two (2) Michigans w/chips      Only $5.00 WHEN:   AUGUST 28, 2020      5 – 8 P.M. WHERE:   PERU MEMORIAL VFW                  710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                  Peru, NY12972 PHONE:  518-643-2309   Call in orders accepted. […]

Welcome to the Chamber Team, Adriana! Please join us in welcoming Adriana Favreau to the North Country Chamber of Commerce team! She officially started on August 3rd as Business Development Specialist. Her responsibilities include: Re-imagining our member services Assisting in event execution Developing and growing the Chamber’s programs Increasing revenue streams Adriana comes to us […]

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 4:00–5:00 pm via Zoom  RSVP: dmwardell76@gmail.com for emailed Zoom link to join by computer or phone  Co-hosted by the Clinton County Historical Association and the League of Women Voters of the North Country  The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of the North Country and Clinton […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Albany firefighter needs public’s help in race against disease

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. We have heard concern from residents as to whether college students living in Clinton County will be counted or reported in our case counts, should they be COVID-19 positive. To clarify- yes, case counts reported by CCHD include anyone living in Clinton County, NY at the time […]

Response rates to-date range from 61 percent in Clinton County to just 18 percent in rural Hamilton County. Source: Census participation lags in North Country as new deadline approaches | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Peru – Ideally, Peru Highway Department Superintendent Michael Farrell would like to repave about four miles of Town of Peru roads each year. His department maintains 82 miles of town roads and asphalt has a 20-year rule of thumb life-expectancy. There are variables such as traffic volume, vehicle weight, and weather […]

Census Takers to Follow Up With About 56 Million Households Nationwide AUG. 11, 2020 — This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current self-response rate of 63.3%, the Census Bureau estimates it will need to visit about 56 million […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a new Farmers Market in Peru at the Tops Shopping Plaza. It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brooke Callioras of Calcom Properties explained, “ We want to support local producers and crafters. It’s good to have the community support each other, especially […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring All Motor Vehicle Passengers 16 and Older to Wear A Seat Belt | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik and Congressman Delgado (D-NY) introduced the Protecting Rural Access to Care Act, legislation to ensure financially vulnerable rural hospitals are not at-risk of losing their Critical Access Hospital designation over an administrative policy change. The Critical Access Hospital designation provides hospitals enhanced reimbursement rates to keep essential healthcare services in […]

Click here to view video  This culvert is usually bone dry, but a little water was flowing today after an almost three-inch rainfall.   Last April a four-foot-wide sinkhole appeared in the Patent Road about 700 feet north of Mother Cabrini Shrine. The new culvert cost the Town of Peru about $264,000. NYS Department of […]

It’s a beautiful day to visit Mother Cabrini Shrine and St. Patrick’s Oratory on the Patent Road in Peru. It’s one of our town’s masterpieces and Our Lord’s masterpieces. For you out-of-towners, that’s the Lake Champlain Valley and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the distance. Click here to view a few more photos

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Plattsburgh – Given the presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic, many at-risk people are undoubtedly considering casting absentee ballots. Absentee voting is nothing new. It’s been in use for decades, especially by military members and people serving overseas, as well as the sick and disabled. This year all registered voters are eligible to apply for […]

Obituary of John Henry Lawliss What a wonderful life. Late Sunday evening, John Henry Lawliss, 86, passed peacefully at home after living a long life brimming with love, purpose, and accomplishments. John was born at home on Lawliss’ Corners in Beekmantown, New York. He grew up in a simpler time without electricity or indoor plumbing. […]

Plattsburgh, NY – 7/29/20 – With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, are happy to welcome the Bassmaster Elite Series back to Lake Champlain, July 30th to August 2nd. Although this year […]

“We like schools and local governments to look at the image they are projecting and how it reflects on them.” By John T. Ryan  Peru – A debate, especially on social media, has been ongoing since July 14th when the Peru Central School Board voted to retire the school’s “Indian” mascot/nickname. Most people commenting on […]

CALABASAS, Calif.—Eight high school skilled trades teachers and programs from New York State are among 50 teachers and teacher teams from across the country who were named today as finalists for the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. Peru High School teacher Leif Sorgule is one of the eight New York […]