The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Nick Weaver, became the new owner of The Little Pizza Shop in January 2020. Educated as a computer programmer and machinist, Weaver was working out of state until a little over a year ago. Not happy with his job, he returned to his hometown to try something new. What […]

Since our 2/23 update, 24 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 449 people tested in Clinton County on 2/22. As of 2/22, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Source: Tiger Woods recovering from lengthy surgery to repair ‘significant’ injuries to right leg

  ALL ARE WELCOME!   Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Mashed Potatoes Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

Source: Seed shortage worries farmers, home gardeners – VTDigger

Highway and sewage treatment plant workers, Department of Motor Vehicles staff and county clerk employees providing legal and other essential administrative services are among sectors that often times provide an essential service to New Yorkers but are not explicitly included in the state’s 1b phase of vaccination. Source: Capitol Insider: Some public workers not included […]

WILMINGTON — After a nationwide search, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) announces the hire of Peru, NY resident Gary Henry for the position of stream restoration associate. Working closely with Executive Director Kelley Tucker, Henry will transition to lead the survey, assessment, design, construction, and long-term monitoring of stream restoration projects, including climate-ready-culvert replacements. A […]

Chazy, New York. Unprecedented agricultural water quality research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is producing significant insight into how nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen are transported across and through soil. On February 24, 2021, project leader Laura Klaiber, a nutrient management researcher at the Miner Institute in Chazy, New […]

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By John T. Ryan (Please Share)  The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American businesses in many ways, few more so than dine-in restaurants. Peru is fortunate to have four locally-owned dine-in restaurants – Green Acres Restaurant, Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery, The Mariner Bar and Grill, and Pasquales Restaurant and Bar. They have not escaped the pandemic’s […]

Source: Price Chopper, Tops Markets to merge

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

In the last few hours,  the Peru Gazette received 41 comments asking where anyone can sign-up for vaccinations at Walgreens.  Simply follow this link and proceed. The Peru Gazette is unable to respond to each comment.    

Source: Montreal Real Estate: Here’s What Approximately $1,000,000 Can Get You In Different Areas – MTL Blog

Birding is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature in the winter without having to tackle the technical skills required for many winter sports. Appropriate for all ages, birding is an exciting learning experience that can lead to a lifelong hobby. It’s also a fun way to engage in citizen science. The Great […]

Source: Judge orders New York to turn over details of coronavirus nursing home deaths

February 3, 2021. Today I’m excited to announce that Yankee Stadium will open as a mass vaccination site on Friday for eligible Bronx residents. As you may know, the Bronx has the highest positivity rate of all New York City boroughs, and many Bronx communities have suffered disproportionately during this pandemic. It is with that […]

Have you ever wondered if the vegetation at the mouth of the Little Ausable River at Ausable Point State Campground is harmful to the environment? The Peru Gazette contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Ray Brook and the Ausable River Assocation. Both organizations were very helpful. They both said not to […]

Source: Long Islanders hit the road for the COVID-19 vaccine | Newsday

Source: Groundhog Day: February 2, 2021

Source: Groundhogs, Again – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Most Of Us Can’t Go Between Vt. And Canada Right Now. But This Trucker Can | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Burlington police release video from stun-gun incident – VTDigger

Source: What To Say To People Hesitant About The Coronavirus Vaccine : Life Kit : NPR