The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH, NY (09/16/2021) –Visitation has resumed at the UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) after staff, residents and support personnel tested negative for COVID-19. The testing was conducted in accordance with the New York State Department of Health guidelines.The SNF paused visitation on September 10 when a CVPH […]

“Beneficiaries could see their payments rise by 6% to 6.1% in January, according to a recent estimate from the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for seniors. That would be the biggest cost-of-living hike since 1983, when a 7.4% increase took effect.” Source: Social Security recipients still on track for biggest cost-of-living hike in years […]

SEPTEMBER 11th The HMS Confiance was a 36-gun frigate that served in the Royal Navy during the Battle Lake Champlain on September 11, 1814. It served as Captain George Downie’s flagship during the battle. She was surrendered to the Americans following a battle that lased about two and a half hours. It was the Confiance’s […]

Source: Burlington City Council votes to fire airport director

Clinton County Historical Association and Old Base Museum Campus Schedule of Events FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT ww.1814inc.com Each person visiting the CCHA museum or taking the walking tour of the Oval will receive a ticket for $1 off a pint of beer at Oval Craft Brewing. THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER […]

Chicken Drumsticks Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out only) at St. Augustine’s Parsh Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All are welcome at our table!

“The North Country Association for the Visually Impaired (NCAVI), for example, provides free assistance to people of all ages who suffer from a visual impairment. And while the needs of the people they serve may be more targeted, their scope is broad, reaching more than 200 people per year across a 7,550 square mile territory […]

Since our 9/1 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

Shepherd’s Pie Coleslaw (made from scratch) Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out only) at St. Augustine’s Parsh Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All are welcome at our table!

Source: EU to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers due to Covid rise – syracuse.com

NYDOH Statement: The NYS Health Department is committed to helping NYS school communities get back to the classroom — safely. The Department has filed an emergency regulation requiring students, faculty and staff of all public and private schools (P-12) in New York State to wear masks inside school buildings. Effective immediately, this measure will help […]

By John T. Ryan September 28, 2021 – The North Country Honor Flight honored two veteran flights this morning #32 and #32, a total of twenty-eight Korean War, Vietnam veterans. Several hundred people attended the 7 a.m. send-off ceremony. The U.S. Oval Fag flew at half-mast in honor of the members of the U.S. military […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, throughout most of the state. “Resident Canada goose populations are high in many parts of New York, offering goose hunters significant opportunities to help DEC manage their populations,” Commissioner Seggos said. ”The September Canada […]

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Source: Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls 52,000 pounds of chicken product

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Source: Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

Nelson Road being paved – Tuesday, August 10, 2021     Alleged Zoning Violation on the Bear Swamp Rd. Outstanding Sign-up for Youth Commission Soccer Programs Town to continue posting Town Board meeting minutes on its website Liability for School Street washouts Peru’s paving is almost complete for this year Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup […]

“The stretch of Route 86-known as The Notch- will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic flows on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work is slated to facilitate drainage repairs.” Source: Road work planned for Route 86 starting Aug. 9 | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Local drivers will see […]

The commission did, however, give its approval to the Postal Service’s plan to raise the price of a first-class stamp from 55 to 58 cents. That increase is set to take effect Aug. 29. Source: The Postal Service Presses Forward With Unpopular Plan to Slow Some Mail Delivery | NCPR News

Source: After AG’s devastating report, Assembly must impeach Gov. Cuomo now (Editorial Board Opinion) – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.” Washington, D.C. – Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) released the below statement on the New York Attorney General’s investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The AG report found that Cuomo sexually harassed and assaulted multiple women, including state employees in the Governor’s office. “No one is above the […]

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks pre-proposals for projects and programs to protect, restore, interpret, and showcase the historical resources and cultural heritage of the Champlain Valley. These projects will highlight the interpretive themes addressing the goals and objectives of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) Management Plan in […]

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