The Peru Gazette

L-R Knights of Columbus Bob Herforth and Bob Manchester prepare to deliver the 85 pounds of food that bought total deliveries to over 2,000 pounds.  Janice Morse (center), Director of the St. Augustine’s Religious Education Program, presented the Mission of Hope’s $1,000 Food Pantry donation. By John T. Ryan Peru – Over the past several […]

Adirondacks By Air Reports: The historic Oxbow Bridge in Cadyville was built in the 1890s, and once allowed cars to cross from Plattsburgh to Schuyler Falls. But in recent years, it’s attracted thrill-seeking younger crowds. In several instances, those who came to the bridge to jump into the Saranac River jumped unknowingly to their deaths. […]

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Project Removing Railroad Bridge over the Interstate 87  The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews are scheduled to begin demolition operations on a railroad bridge crossing I-87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County on Tuesday, June 2 with work expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 10. As part […]

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Wednesday, June 3rd Menu  Spaghetti  Tossed Salad  Garlic Bread Home-made Chocolate Chip Cookies  Take-Out Only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 PM 

Source: Essex Co. among worst in state for 2020 census response | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Almost everyone is frustrated that the COVID-19 pandemic is depriving 2020 graduating classes the traditional pomp and circumstance of a formal graduation ceremony. This morning Peru High School Principal Matt Berry, several staff members, and parents were doing their part to honor the seniors. They placed individual large photo […]

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 27th. Served 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. 3030, Main St. Peru. Take-Out Only. Turkey Potatoes Gravy Coleslaw Green Beans Cranberry Sause Rhubarb Cake

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,643,499 (+1.28%) Brazil 363,211 (+4.55%) Russia 344,481 (0.00%)** UK 260,916 (+0.93%) Spain 235,772 (+0.20%) Italy 229,858 (+0.23%) France 182,709 (+0.37%) Germany 180,328 (+0.19%) Turkey 156,827 (+0.73%) India 139,049 (+5.40%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: City seeks public input on waterfront initiative | Local News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH – Four faculty and staff members at SUNY Plattsburgh have been recognized by the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson with the 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.   Those selected are held as role models within the State University of New York community.   They included Karen Glushko, adjunct lecturer, psychology: […]

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“This rise in cases is very disturbing because it was preventable,” stated John Kanoza, the County’s Director of Public Health. Plattsburgh, May 16, 2020. Nine new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County are associated with several recent parties in Plattsburgh. All nine are isolating in their homes. None are currently hospitalized. Contact tracing […]

Source: How local boards of elections are preparing for the pandemic primary | CSNY

Bishop Terry R. LaValley has opened a dialogue with the priests of the Diocese of Ogdensburg about the steps that must be taken to reopen churches in the diocese for public worship. Bishop LaValley is working to ensure any return to public worship is done with the safety of our parishioners, priests and ministers as […]

  By John T. Ryan  Over the past several days members of the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions Clubs have been delivering danishes and donuts to essential personnel at Meadowbrook Healthcare, the Villas Home, the Clinton County Nursing Home and the Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Peru Lions Club Acting President David Dalton commented, “ […]

The state will reopen in four phases, with at least 2 weeks between each phase.   Here is a breakdown of each phase:   Phase One: Construction Manufacturing Retail – Curbside Pickup Wholesale Trade Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Phase Two: Professional Services Retail Administrative Support Real Estate / Rental & Leasing Phase Three: Restaurants […]

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Late last week Peru property owners received a 2020 Assessment Notification letter from Tax Assessor Jeremiah Cross. Based on Facebook comments several taxpayers are not happy about increased value assessments especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Others, who haven’t spoken publicly, believe their increases are valid. Some people even […]