The Peru Gazette

Source: New Year’s baby twins born on different days, months and years – syracuse.com

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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PMEST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE…Most of Vermont and portions of northern New York. * WHEN…From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST […]

Source: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will not have ambulance service as of January 1 | NCPR News

DEC. 30, 2021 — As the nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected the U.S. population will be 332,403,650 on Jan. 1, 2022. This represents an increase of 706,899, or 0.21%, since New Year’s Day 2021, and 954,369, or 0.29%, since Census Day (April 1) 2020.  In January 2022, […]

Source: Part 1: Adirondacks are nature’s storehouse for vital metallic elements | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The Adirondack region is rich in rocks, metals, and minerals; many of these natural resources have high commercial value like the iron and titanium t

Source: Dealing with grief at the holidays | NCPR News

  Members of the Peru Community Church invite you to their December 24th Christmas Service from 6 to 7 p.m.

Source: 147 New York dams are ‘unsound’ and potentially dangerous

Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Overall, local collections totaled almost $1.6 billion, up $235 million from November of last year. Collections for the month were also notably robust when compared to pre-pandemic levels, up 9.2% (or […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after Canada announced it will require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test obtained outside of Canada for all travelers entering regardless of their trip duration. “I am disappointed to hear that Canada is reversing their action to drop its testing requirement for Canadian travelers returning to Canada,” […]

December 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.  We may have missed about two units because of a 30-second technical difficulty. 

Source: NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Source: Clinton Co. Office for the Aging offering creative aging classes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Office for the Aging will be offering two additional creative aging classes in 2022 and officials need the public’s help.

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

  Peru, Dec. 3, 2021 – As of 10:30 this morning signs on the front door of the Dollar General store in Peru indicated that the store is closed until further notice.   A Town of Peru Code Enforcement Notice dated December , 2021 on the door read, “In accorance with Section 108 of the […]

By John T. Ryan As noted in the previous story, Peru’s farmers are dedicating their 2021 Tractor Parade to Orville Keyes, who passed away on Saturday, November 27th. Keyes was a Town of Peru Highway Department employee for 22 plus years. Prior to that, he worked for Everett Orchards. Parade organizer Melvin Irwin recalled, “Orville […]

Source: Margaret Sullivan: What happens to society — and our democracy — when community and regional journalism dries up – The Washington Post

Peru’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo has been rescheduled from Friday, December 3rd to Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The change was necessary given the number of town employees who tested COVID positive. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back in action on December 10th.

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s November 22, 2021 meeting.  This year’s Christmas Tree lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo will take place on December 10th at 7 p.m.  (originally scheduled for Dec. 3rd) The Peru Fire Department will make its traditional appearance. Noting the public’s COVID concerns, the Board has not planned […]

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Definition of Family: “A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family. For instance, if an older married couple, their […]

Source: Much of Social Security cost of living hike to be consumed by inflation, Medicare – syracuse.com

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.