The Peru Gazette

January 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Essex County Health Department, in consultation with county leadership, including Board Chairman Shaun Gillilland and Medical Director Dr. Michael J. Celotti, and in collaboration with more than a dozen counties in various regions throughout the state, is authorizing the resumption of “higher risk” K-12 sponsored sports in Essex […]

Source: A librarian’s memories of working at ‘The Club’ and Dewey’s legacy – – The Adirondack Almanack

Whether you’re a snow sport enthusiast or new to winter recreation, there is something for everyone to enjoy outdoors this season. Don’t let the cold and snow keep you indoors until spring. Bundle up, prepare for the weather and conditions, and try one of these fun winter activities: Seven Things to Do This Winter Fat […]

Source: Adirondack groups call for more forest preserve funds and rangers | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Northern New York’s first case of UK COVID-19 variant identified

Source: Winter weekend in Lake Placid: 10 fun things to do at this Adirondack paradise – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – In 2019, Congresswoman Stefanik co-sponsored and helped pass the TICK Act, which developed the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) framework for a national strategy to approach vector-borne diseases. Due to that legislation, the CDC’s recent report indicates that cases of tick-borne Lyme disease may actually […]

Source: Garry Trudeau on buttons and more | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Lake George neighbors want to protect crystalline waters when nature calls | Adirondack Explorer

Source: What’s in the state budget for the Adirondacks? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: CCE Essex receives $385k USDA grant to expand local food buying – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Franklin the snow giant | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. “Coyotes may become more territorial during the breeding and pup-rearing seasons, which in New York run from January through March, increasing the risk for potential conflicts with people and pets,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. […]

Source: Ice Palace work to begin Thursday | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: DEC Reminder – Seeking Comments for Proposed Trout Stream Fishing Regulations – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Governor sets $92M for Olympic venue improvements | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Important story with very concerning local stats. Source: Adirondack Communities: Workforce Training – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Looking back over pandemic summer, some Adirondacks businesses saw ‘best year ever’

Source: This weekend in the Adirondacks: Be prepared if you’re headed outdoors | NCPR News

Source: Pandemic turning North Country second homes into primary residences | NCPR News

Operation Back Road – Statewide DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement released the results of “Operation Back Road,” a recent statewide detail targeting illegal hunting from roads. During the 2020 hunting season, ECOs used technology, local intelligence, and 147 robotic decoy deer over 300 hours to catch poachers hunting from vehicles or along roadways, putting communities […]

Source: Adirondack conservation groups bring priorities to Albany – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Rescue at Cobble Hill – – The Adirondack Almanack

Officials from Casella Waste Management, presented United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. with a generous contribution of $5,000 that will go towards their 2021 Campaign. Casella Waste Management has been a strong supporter of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. for several years.   Pictured Left to Right: Kathy Snow; Director of Development […]

Source: Five fire tower peaks that make great winter hikes | Adirondack Explorer