The Peru Gazette

Source: ‘They saved this town’: Refugees poured into Utica and cleared the rust from a dying industrial city – syracuse.com

On Saturday, June 18th, the North Country Mission of Hope will hold its 3rd (almost) Annual Color Run through Rulfs Orchards in Peru. After a 2-year hiatus, we are excited! Check-in begins at 8:30 am with the Color Run stepping off at 10 am. Register today at:ncmohcolorrun.eventbrite.com Have fun running through the orchard in a […]

Sewer system upgrade cost to increase by up to $1,178,551 Telegraph Road culvert replacement estimated at $1.7 million Agreement reached for Walking Trail property purchase Shade coming for dog park users Performance stage roof being installed at Heyworth-Mason Park Street sweeping slowed by parts unavailability   By John T. Ryan   The Monday, May 23, […]

“As part of the investment, the state’s Office of Children and Family Services will expand the eligibility levels for families in August 2022 to up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $83,250 for a family of four.” Source: Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com

Good day everyone, There always seems to be plenty of information to share as to what is happening in the Mission of Hope, so let’s begin.  I think you’ll find this news/notes quite full of info. 1.  Ukraine humanitarian aid: First, while I don’t have the exact figure yet, we have gone well over the […]

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

By John T. Ryan May 18, 2022, Plattsburgh – In January, SkyWest announced plans to pull out of multiple markets due to COVID-related staffing challenges. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation prevented the airline from doing so until a new carrier could take over. Today, Clinton County leaders officially welcomed Contour Airlines CEO Matt Chaifetz […]

Photos – Edward’s 2012 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame photo and several photos of Edwards demonstrating a take-down at a February 2022 team practice. By John T. Ryan Peru – Gary Edwards was a high school business education teacher at Peru Central for 26 years; however, his five-sport coaching career made the headlines last year […]

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

  Peru – Peru will have a young lady playing baseball this summer if she chooses to do so. At the Monday, May 9, Town Board meeting Youth Director John Flynn asked the board for guidance. Over the years only boys have participated in Peru’s summer baseball program; however, a girl indicated she would like […]

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Click here to see minutes on the town’s website. http://www.perutown.com/min22/2022-04-11-RM.pdf

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his 2022 Women of Distinction Awards. The Women of Distinction Awards is held annually and honors influential local women for their hard-earned achievements and commitment to improving their communities and those around them. “The North Country is home to many remarkable women who help our neighbors in need […]

Clinton County, April 29, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sisson, as the Director of Public Health in Clinton County. Mr. Sisson comes to CCHD after 18 years as the Heath, Safety, Risk Management Specialist at Champlain Valley Educational Services.  “I am very excited to join […]

Jim was a longtime Peru resident. Source: Former P-R editor Jim Dynko dies at 74 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Kinney Drugs to host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | Drug Store News

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone who travels the River Road on cold winter days must have noticed the small apple orchard at the corner of the River and Jarvis Rd and thought, “What’s that crazy man doing at the top of that long ladder on a day like this?” That man is […]

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th 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. The donated blood is used in our region.   The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus […]