The Peru Gazette

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM ESTFRIDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE…Central and northern Vermont. Northern New York. * WHEN…Snow will overspread the region before […]

Source: Parents react to homecoming during State of the Union

  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Senate’s acquittal of President Trump: “Today, the impeachment charade started by Speaker Pelosi, abused by Adam Schiff, and finished by Leader McConnell has finally come to a close,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Throughout this unfair and unprecedented process, I proudly stood up for […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Just now, President Trump highlighted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s bipartisan paid leave and child tax credit legislation during the State of the Union address. “As we support America’s moms and dads, I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the Federal workforce […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Fort Drum is one of the three final options for a fourth Army Corps Headquarters. “I’m thrilled to announce Fort Drum is now one of the three final options to be designation as a fourth Army Corps headquarters,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum has proved itself […]

Buffalo News Editorial – An Opinion Piece   Source: Keep legislators out of the classroom – The Buffalo News

Source: State senator calls for public hearing on new voting machines

Source: Spike in Crime Inflames Debate Over Bail Law in New York – The New York Times

When: Friday, February 21st @ 7-9:30pm. Where: North Country Squares Dance Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd.,  Morrisonville, NY Like to dance to good music? Come join in the fun of a real, old time contra dance called by Jeremy Clifford with music by Adirondack 2 Step! What’s a contra dance? It’s informal social […]

Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York’s forestry community that provides long‐term, […]

Source: Joyce Mitchell to be released from prison 5 years after helping with Upstate NY escape – syracuse.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – Feb. 5, 2020 – This morning forty-five volunteers, including 20 members of the Northern Adirondack Central School (NACS) Key Club, loaded a shipping container at the North Country Mission of Hope headquarters. Over the course of about two hours they packed the 40-ft container with school, office and medical […]

Peru – Volunteers are busy this morning preparing a delicious meal for this afternoon’s St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen at Paul Calkins Hall in St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Debbie Bell volunteers in the kitchen each week. She’s preparing asparagus soup for today’s meal. It will be accompanied by beef stew and a delicious dessert. […]

President Donald Trump had a surprise for military spouse Amy Howard Williams and her two children during his State of the Union address. “Amy, your family’s sacrifice makes it possible for all of our families to live in safety and peace — we thank you,” Trump said, then told Amy her husband was back from […]