The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh – October 12, 2019 At each North Country Honor Flight each veteran receives his or her Orders of the Day. Honor Flight Director Janet Duprey compiles  biographies and reads them as the Orders are presented.  Saturday’s vets included Ralph McClintock, a crew member of the U.S. Pueblo, who was held prisoner by the North […]

Thanks to meteorologist John Hart for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) accepted precipitation report for the period October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019. Measurements were taken on the Jabez Allen Road, 4.1 miles east, southeast of the hamlet’s center; other locations may differ a little, or a lot! click here to view in a […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – If you enjoy honeycrisp apples this should be a joyful time of year. The honeycrisp harvest has begun. Seth Forrence of Forrence Orchards said, “We began picking yesterday and we should be harvesting for the next eight weeks.” The 2019 harvest is beginning about two weeks later than usual. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The average person probably didn’t notice, but last winter’s thaw-freeze weather ruined many farmers’ alfalfa crop costing them millions of dollars. Acre after acre of alfalfa hay was devastated by what farmers call “winter kill.” Farmers in Clinton County, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties experienced significant crop losses. Dr. […]

Source: Landlords lose power in eviction battles under new New York law – syracuse.com

Source: Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Snow flurries for a few minutes at 12:15PM in SE Peru…. 34 was the low at 8:00AM. Then temp made it to 39, setting 36-year RECORD LOW “HIGH TEMP” FOR MAY DAY in SE Peru!!! According to my equipment, the temp held at 39 12:15 ’til 2:25, and has dropped to 37 at 8:01PM!

Source: Flood warning in place along lake shore | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Flood Watch, Ice Jams Possible: Current Outdoor Conditions (Mar 14) – – The Adirondack Almanack

From 1:00pm EST, Tue Feb 12 until 4:00pm EST, Wed Feb 13 Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOWFALL EXPECTED. SNOW MIXES WITH SLEET ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN […]

Source: Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

Source: Icy conditions contribute to lots of injuries | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine | CSNY

Nov. 16, 2018 – The snow stopped about 9:45 a.m. with an unofficial 10 inches on the ground.

Source: Local rivers nearing record lows | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

Click here to view the National Weather Service’s summary of the severe weather conditons that struck this region on May 4, 2018.  Your Peru Gazette Editor was out of town at the time of the storm; hence, I was not able to cover the event.

Source: East Branch of Ausable River over flood stage | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Strong winds fell trees, utility poles around region | News | pressrepublican.com

We’re monitoring weather forecasts for heavy winds predicted across the state Our storm readiness teams have been preparing and planning to ensure resources and crews are available to respond to any reports of downed power lines and power outages from storms. We continue to closely monitor weather forecasts, with strong winds expected across the state tomorrow […]

Source: Cleanup begins for Plattsburgh mobile home park; some homes “completely destroyed” in flood | NCPR News

Source: Some Underwood families can return to homes | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh mobile home park evacuated after ice jams, flooding (updated) | NCPR News

Last Friday morning Rainbow Falls was about 80% frozen over. The ice must have broken loose that afternoon. Strange to see the water so high today (Monday) with the air temperature only 8 degrees and -8 last night. The ice level at the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge has risen dramatically.