The Peru Gazette

 March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]

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By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

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1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

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March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

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Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must:  1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]

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         Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as […]

NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story 

Crafted by Artisan Sign and Design, 3092 Man St., Peru, NY  See previous Peru Gazette story on this unique company.

On February 21st, the North Country Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting and signage reveal ceremony to celebrate the integration of the Camso facility into the Michelin North America network. Camso, formerly Camoplast, is a manufacturer of tracks and other parts for ATVs, construction, and farm equipment. Fun fact – nearly 100% of […]

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Message from UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunil Eappen I’m writing to let you know about a developing situation affecting some of our patients in Vermont and Northern New York: In spite of our best efforts to reach a new agreement, UnitedHealthcare has decided to terminate its commercial insurance contract with the UVM Health […]

Beta Technologies is an electric aerospace company Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Many sugarmakers have already had their first boil of the season Click here for the MYNBC5 story