The Peru Gazette

“Only 29% believe they can remain viable at 50% inside occupancy without outdoor seating. 22% believe they need 75% to be viable while 48% need a return to full inside capacity to remain viable.” The North Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for urgent attention to the future of the region’s restaurants following a survey showing […]

Source: State Police investigating gun-shop burglary | Sun Community News PERU | Authorities are hoping the public will help them solve a recent burglary at a local gun shop.

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By John T. Ryan Northern Blacktopping paved the Town Hall Plaza area this morning. In about four weeks colors will be applied to the patterns etched in the asphalt. Corey Trombley of Northern Blacktopping said the asphalt should withstand our cold weather thaws, freezes, and ground heaving. Paving was necessary because salt deteriorated the pavers […]

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Source: Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action | CSNY

Source: Seven new COVID-19 cases from Essex Center | Sun Community News Outbreak reaches 95 total , 33 staff and contacts have recovered

Source: CVPH details decision to close Wellness Center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Facing significant financial losses due to COVID-19, CVPH officials recently made the difficult decision to permanently close its Wellness and Fitness Center.

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Source: Cuomo says update on reopening NY casinos coming this week – syracuse.com

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Happening in VT., but a sign of the future here we hope. Source: Casella Breaks Ground on “de-packaging” facility | Sun Community News The facility is designed to handle up to 100 million pounds of organic material annually and has already contracted with several in-state commercial food waste producers to accept their

Source: Fifth Essex Center resident dies | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently received $30,000 in financial support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the organization in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Country Chamber used the funding from Excellus BCBS to provide small business grants of up to $250 for reimbursement for expenses related to PPE, masks, sanitizer, […]

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Source: Amid lawsuits, NY State Liquor Authority defends its music restrictions – syracuse.com

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

Source: Outbreak at Essex County nursing home linked to 4 deaths, 2 new cases outside facility | NCPR News

Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk and chocolate milk have been named the best in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The awards were presented on August 25, at a virtual event. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell University collected samples from New […]

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home to expand under new ownership | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The historical Vila’s Home will see existing rooms revamped as well as an addition of several more rooms to help those with assisted memory care needs.

Source: Essex Center-linked COVID-19 cases rise to 59 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com