The Peru Gazette

Editor Joe LoTemplio: “We have now hit and exceeded the centenary mark for deaths due to COVID-19 in the North Country. Believe me, it is not a milestone. When my mother passed away from COVID-19 this past January in Rochester, I remember looking at paperwork the hospital provides when such an incident occurs. It told […]

Source: DEC Announces Nov. 1 Release film ‘Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species’ – The Adirondack Almanack

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend. Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO […]

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 29, to highlight the commercial driver license (CDL) workforce shortage and discuss how it has impacted North Country businesses. Jones is pushing for the state government to develop solutions to help potential drivers obtain their CDL and showcasing local programs that help drivers […]

Source: Beekmantown one step closer to safe water | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | On Oct. 27, Assemblyman Billy Jones presented the Town of Beekmantown with a check for $125,000 for the purchase and installation of water system equipment.

Source: Patriots win third straight Class C girls soccer title | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The AuSable Valley Patriots won their third straight Section VII/Class C championship Oct. 28, defeating Northern Adirondack, 7-0, at Plattsburgh High School.

Source: Stefanik pushes for release of rural education funds | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is calling for the Department of Education to release funds for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program.

Source: New legislation targets illegal mufflers and excessive noise | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Oct. 29, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that increases penalties against motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to ma

Source: CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team jumped to the head of the line in the CVAC volleyball standings Oct. 28, scoring a sweep of Lake Placid wit

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

Source: Salt solutions? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Undefeated Moriah tops Peru to win CVAC crown | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: Body of Rita Wilson, missing Redford woman, found

A message from Donna Downs: Liberty’s Garage is officially selling Gas with our new pumps!! We are so excited!! Can’t wait to see everyone!!! Diesel coming soon!!

The Peru Highway Department accomplished the street paving very quickly.

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

Source: Rita Wilson: Still no sign of missing Redford woman, police say

If you’re traveling to an outdoor destination this weekend be on the lookout for moose on the move. This time of year, moose are wandering looking for mates, leading them to areas where they are not typically seen. While this improves the opportunities for people to enjoy sightings of a moose, it also increases the […]

(Photos added at 11 a.m. 10/29/21) Town of Peru Highway will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 (TD Bank end) to Sunrise Drive tomorrow Friday, October 29th @ 7 am til 3 pm to pave.  TD Bank customers may have a disruption in using the drive thru while paving the small section from […]

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Source: Police union defends forceful arrest of Black SUNY Plattsburgh student | NCPR News

Source: ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center – Adirondack Explorer