The Peru Gazette

  By John T. Ryan  Over the past several days members of the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions Clubs have been delivering danishes and donuts to essential personnel at Meadowbrook Healthcare, the Villas Home, the Clinton County Nursing Home and the Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Peru Lions Club Acting President David Dalton commented, “ […]

The state will reopen in four phases, with at least 2 weeks between each phase.   Here is a breakdown of each phase:   Phase One: Construction Manufacturing Retail – Curbside Pickup Wholesale Trade Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Phase Two: Professional Services Retail Administrative Support Real Estate / Rental & Leasing Phase Three: Restaurants […]

Source: Mausoleums go under control of Towns of Plattsburgh, Ellenburg | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – Late last week Peru property owners received a 2020 Assessment Notification letter from Tax Assessor Jeremiah Cross. Based on Facebook comments several taxpayers are not happy about increased value assessments especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Others, who haven’t spoken publicly, believe their increases are valid. Some people even […]

PLATTSBURGH — Our commitment to provide the Plattsburgh area with accurate and timely information during the coronavirus health emergency has been widely appreciated as a vital public service — and for that we are thankful. However, the sudden loss of advertising revenue has added to the economic headwinds already facing the newspaper industry and causing us to make […]

COVID-19 May 1 Updates School Closures Updates Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and will continue to provide distance learning during that time. The schools will also be required to continue meal programs […]

Did someone say FREE coffee? To show their appreciation, Stewart’s Shops is offering all medical professionals and first responders free hot coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate all day on Wednesday, May 6th, National Nurse’s Day. It kicks off National Nurse’s Week and is celebrated annually on May 6th to raise awareness of the important […]

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that several North Country communities will be receiving $267,232 in federal HUD assistance. The CARES Act provided $1.25 billion for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, which funds the Housing Choice Voucher Program including $400 million for increased subsidy costs and $850 million for administrative and other expenses incurred by […]

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tourneys ‘up in the air’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Virus challenges Adirondacks census – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Rattlesnake Mountain trail closed – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan Peru – The old Maplefields gas station-convenience store at 654 Bear Swamp Road was demolished yesterday. Today contractors trucked away the remaining debris. The installation of the footings should begin tomorrow. Wright & Morrissey Inc. of South Burlington is the general contractor. Fuller Excavating of Keeseville is also working on the […]

Peru – A small pile of rubble is all that remains at Maplefields on the Bear Swamp Rd. this evening. The demolition of the old building was planned for March 15th, but it was delayed by the coronavirus crisis. Owner R. L. Vallee had hoped to construct a new building in about 90 days. The […]

Source: Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update in New York – watch live stream today – CBS News

Source: Upstate hospitals cut payrolls as stop on elective surgeries crimps revenue | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: NYS business leaders: Economic recovery will take more than 6 months – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Eric Gibson’s Family Shares Autism Story in New Film | The Bluegrass Situation

Amid the COVID-19 crisis take a moment to join us this week in recognizing our 9-1-1 Dispatchers, aka Public Safety Telecommunicators. Answering the call 24x7x365….. ALWAYS THERE!!!  

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

Elmore Annual Easter Basket Raffle TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’ve had to revamp this fundraiser to maintain personal distancing safety measures. Updated fundraiser information: Drawing date: May 3rd; Location: Devin’s Gas and Deli in Jay Tickets: 8 for $5; Mail check payable to “Elmore SPCA” Vickie Trombley, 12 Rolling Mill Hill, AuSable Forks, NY, 12912. […]

Source: IRS extends more tax filing deadlines – The Washington Post

“This is a notice that I have not been looking forward to but I have decided not to reopen the Ground Round Grill and Bar in Plattsburgh. My family has been operating restaurants in Northern NY and Vermont since 1956. After serving in the Navy from 1968 to 1972 I joined my father in the […]