The Peru Gazette

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is taking place this weekend. There was a huge crowd on Front Street last night and a good crowd this morning. Plein Air painters have been in the Keeseville area all week painting the many beautiful scenes within a 25-mile radius of Keeseville. Their works are on sale in the […]

Plattsburgh, NY July 23, 2021 The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) OB/GYN was officially designated as a New York State Breastfeeding Friendly Practice on May 25th, 2021, making them the seventh designated health care practice in Clinton County. CVPH OB/GYN was supported in this effort by the Creating Breastfeeding […]

Plattsburgh, July 21, 2021. As New York State reduces its large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations in the North Country, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will work together to continue those services for Clinton County residents.  “The large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations offered […]

Online Exams Scheduled Aug. 27; Registration Deadline Aug. 20 Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced […]

Since our 7/15 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Several of these cases are connected to each other. Two of the 10 new cases were fully vaccinated. CCHD has not been informed of any variant testing on these cases. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to […]

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Clinton County, NY, July 16, 2021. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Division of Nutrition have awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) another five-year grant to prevent obesity in New York State. The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) grant will implement strategies in Clinton County […]

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  3 from the graduating class of 2021 will practice in Network affiliates PLATTSBURGH, NY – Half of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency graduating class of 2021 will remain in the region and practice as part of the UVM Health Network. The 2021 graduates of […]

Chicken/Ham Casserole Corn Bread or Cornmeal Muffins Dessert   Served take-outs only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All Are Welcome!!!!!!!!!

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Peru – Tonight was a perfect night for Peru’s Sunday evening summer concert series (6 to 8 p.m.) at Heyworth Mason Park. Singles, couples, and families enjoyed the rock & roll and jazz performance by “The Duo” Neil Wight and John Seiden and their special guest trumpeter Matt Pray. The expansive green grass and great […]

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By John T. Ryan A July 4th morning’s dedication ceremony recalled a tragic event; nevertheless, smiles and laughter abounded. The ceremony dedicated Brendon Palmer-Angell’s mural “Reach for the Stars! The Michael Anderson Mural.” Located on the Westelcom Building at 23 Durkee Street and overlooking the city’s soon to be opened Arts Park, the mural depicts […]

Artisan Sign and Design of Peru donated this beautiful new Sullivan Park sign to the Town of Peru. It’s made of high-density urethane and should last many, many years. Town personnel erected the sign.

By John T. Ryan   Several board members commented that the Sunday, June 27th Peru Town Market and concert at Heyworth Mason Park was successful. Supervisor Brandy McDonald counted 117 people attending the show and 250 people shopping at the market. Some people said that prior to the events, they didn’t know beautiful Heyworth Mason […]

Since our 6/18 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 90,580 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/13. As of 6/13, 60% of all Clinton County […]

The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum at 250 River Rd. in Peru opened for the season today. It will be open tomorrow too from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Any day is a great day to visit the Babbie Museum. The kids especially LOVE it! Stop by and enjoy! The very friendly volunteers will […]

Since our 6/11 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 88,852 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/6. As of 6/6, 59% of all Clinton County […]

By John T. Ry Peru – One of the Peru Town Board’s meeting agenda items this week is acceptance of the resignation of the town’s Dog Control Officer.  David Drollette resigned just before the town board’s May 24th meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald commented, “It’s too bad. We can’t replace an employee like him. It’s a […]

June 8, 2021. A group of lactation professionals and advocates are taking to social media to promote and advance breastfeeding in Clinton County. The Clinton County Breastfeeding Coalition, comprised of over 10 community organizations and local moms, developed a campaign highlighting the ‘realness’ of breastfeeding and the fact that it may not always be easy, […]

Michigans Ribs Macaroni Salad Dessert ALL ARE WELCOME! Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.