The Peru Gazette

Joseph Biden Carries Clinton County 51.82% (18,364) to 46.60% (16,515)  Source: Summary Results – Election Night Reporting

December 3, 2020. Hospitalizations due to COVID continue to increase throughout the State. The total number of hospital beds in NY is about 53,000—currently 35,000 of those beds are occupied by patients, about 4,000 of whom are COVID patients. For context, at the height of the pandemic in the spring, we had about 19,000 people […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery is facing all the well-publicized rules and regulations. Co-managers Gary Morette and Jody Renaudette describe the past several months as a period of adapting, learning and finding ways to keep customers and staff safe […]

‘We are seeing an alarming rise in COVID cases that trace back to “living room spread.” New York’s latest contact tracing data shows that 70 percent of new COVID-19 cases originate from households and small gatherings. Today, the State released a new PSA highlighting the dangers of COVID spread in these smaller, indoor settings. Watch the […]

Science-Based Plan with Angler Input will Improve Management of Wild and Stocked Trout Draft Regulations Proposed to Implement Key Plan Provisions Including Year-Round Catch-and-Release Season and Revising Regulations to Make Them Easier to Understand New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released the State’s final Trout Stream Management Plan that […]

Source: NEW: St. Lawrence County reports 160 coronavirus cases since Thursday | NCPR News

All residents are encouraged to continue monitoring themselves for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you recently attended a gathering or other event. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include: – Fever or chills – Cough – Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – […]

In-person shopping at crowded stores is a higher-risk activity that may lead to the spread of COVID-19. We encourage residents to shop local this holiday season, but ask you to consider virtual shopping or curbside pickup instead of in-person shopping. If you decide to go shopping in person, take steps to protect yourself: – Wear […]

Source: As U.S. Reaches 250,000 Deaths From COVID-19, A Long Winter Is Coming : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

Source: Scout adds benches in Keeseville Veterans Park | Sun Community News Planned, built for Eagle Scout project by Nicholas Chamberlain

By John T. Ryan Peru – Visitors to our beautiful region have an updated place to stay – The Shamrock Inn at the Adirondacks located at 2445 State Route 9, Peru, NY, (in the Town of Ausable) just 1.5 miles north of Ausable Chasm.   Ann-Marie Kelly and her daughter Jennifer took ownership of the […]

Nov 10, 2020 The Latest The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an update to its holiday guidance Monday, pointing out the rising number of coronavirus cases across the country and that small household gatherings are “an important contributor.” Ahead of Thanksgiving, the CDC is advising older adults and others with a higher risk […]

Source: Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy’ host, dead at 80 – CNN

Source: Construction begins on new Army Mountain Warfare School in Jericho – VTDigger

Source: Single foster dad adopts five children on Hamilton County adoption day

NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Ruben A. Oliver Troop B Commander On October 24, 2020, at approximately 12:47 a.m., State Police responded to State Route 22B in the town of Schuyler Falls for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.   An investigation at the scene revealed that a 2007 Hyundai Elantra […]

Recent Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. South Dakota, California, and […]

Peru – At the Monday, October 26, Peru Town Board meeting, department heads answered questions from the Town Board regarding how they will provide essential services if one or more employees test positive for COVID-19 during the coming winter months. Beginning November 1, all Highway and Water-Sewer Department personnel will have their temperatures taken before […]

Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits  Coleslaw  Mashed Potatoes & Gravy  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Ten additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 19 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/23 report. Of the 10 new cases, 3 are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster and 3 are associated with Clinton Correctional Facility. Of the other 4 cases among other community […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Six additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 10/22 report. All 6 new cases are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 48 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. We continue to receive questions about quarantine. Here’s […]

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED! THE JOB FAIR IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR APPLICANTS! This year, the Chamber has partnered with BoothCentral whose platform will allow us to create a safe, virtual environment where employers and job seekers can connect face-to-face via video. Just like our in-person event, […]

Peru, NY Department Reports for September

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 10/16 report include: 8 additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 3 individuals moved to recovered category. There are currently 17 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Two of the newly reported cases are associated with a SUNY cluster, and previously reported by SUNY […]

Dear Friends and Neighbors: During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]