The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in the Peru High School Auditorium this morning to watch high school senior and star bowler Kathryn Bowman sign a Letter of Intent to attend Division I The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Cornhusker Women’s Bowling Team has won eight […]

Source: Farmers, farm workers argue against lowering overtime threshold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rec yard fights leave two inmates slashed at Clinton Correctional | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Days after two officers suffered lacerations in an inmate attack, union officials said multiple fights in the recreation yard at Clinton Correctional Facilit

By John T. Ryan Peru – To the delight of many people, Green Acres Restaurant reopened for business on November 3rd. after being closed since October 3rd. Owner Donna Rowley is in the kitchen alongside her new cook Andrea Dampier, and waitress Chelsea Taylor is back in the dining room. On October 25th, Rowley commented […]

Source: Northern border reopens with excitement | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Canadians gathered before dawn for the long-awaited reopening of the U.S. border Nov. 8, bringing expected waits but overwhelming excitement as local representatives welcomed Canadian

“Early numbers show roughly 120 jobs will be affected by the Moriah closure.” Source: Local leaders react to word of Moriah Shock closure | Sun Community News MORIAH | Word of an impending closure of Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility quickly swept through the close-knit community Nov. 8, leaving many officers and families shocked as offic

Twelve Tops stores are to be divested and purchased by C&S Wholesale Grocers including the Peru, NY store   Combined Companies Will Maintain Separate Brands But Create Scale and Bring Efficiencies to Local Shoppers Schenectady, N.Y./Williamsville, N.Y. — With the regulatory review process complete and approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received, Price Chopper/Market […]

Peru Central School District November 2 at 12:54 PM  · 1- Full-Time Music Teacher (Pre-K-2) 1- Special Education Teacher (K-12) 1- Long Term Substitute -Spanish (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute – English (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute Art (Elementary) 1- Long Term Substitute – 2nd Grade (12/1) 6- Building Substitute-Teachers 2- Full-Time Aides Teacher’s Aides 8- Building […]

Source: Moriah Shock among latest round of prison closures | Sun Community News MORIAH | Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility in Essex County is now one of six prisons slated for closure in spring 2022.

“The closures, announced Monday by state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials, scheduled for March 10, 2022 are: Ogdensburg Correctional Facility Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility Willard Drug Treatment Campus Southport Correctional Facility Downstate Correctional Facility Rochester Correctional Facility No layoffs are anticipated, a spokesman said, and the cost-cutting through the closures is expected […]

Since our 11/5 update, 105 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year olds are here! How do you get one? – Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK! – Pediatric providers are awaiting supplies, check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the rollout. […]

Source: Kinney Drugs opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments for young kids

“ALBANY — The Hochul administration has informed the union for corrections officers that it will close six state prisons within 90 days, including Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility in Essex County.” Source: Hochul administration targets Moriah shock and five other prisons for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Memoir details author’s search for her mother | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | When Monique Comtois was a newborn in Montreal more than 70 years ago, her mother, whose life was in flux, gave her up for adoption. But almost immediately the decision tore a

Source: State and local officials support infrastructure deal | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stefanik voted ‘no’ on infrastructure bill | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: US-Canada border reopens for land travelers

“Whether these winged miracles are flying several hundred to several thousand miles to seek ample conditions for survival, these tiny flyers have the ability to fly 50-100 miles a day and have been spotted by passenger jets at over …”  Source: Monarchs: How High Can They Fly? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Column: When superstars appear | Sun Community News In Clinton County we pride ourselves on the contributions our citizens have made locally, statewide and nationally. Some of those citizens are Zephaniah Platt, Henry DeLord, General Benjamin Mooers, Gener

Source: Douglas: Border crossings business before pleasure | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Town of Plattsburgh adopts 2022 budget | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 2022 Town of Plattsburgh budget has been finalized, falling under the New York state tax cap. 

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings […]

Source: Nova Bus scores new all-electric bus deal | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“As of Thursday afternoon, 5 people who attended the events had tested positive for the virus.” Source: Clinton County officials issue warning after 5 get COVID-19 at a funeral | NCPR News