June 2026
S M T W T F S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  

News Categories

Site search

More About The Peru Gazette

The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

Comment Policy

The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

Recent Comments

Archive for 'Northern NY News'

Wild Side: How a trans forest ranger found herself in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Wild Side: How a trans forest ranger found herself in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Massena mayor arrested on drug charges resigns 7 weeks later

Source: Massena mayor arrested on drug charges resigns 7 weeks later

 Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Rouses Point

Plattsburgh, January 19, 2021. Residents who were present at the American Legion 912 in Rouses Point on January 14th may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited […]

DEC Accepting Applications for Annual Pheasant Release Program

Applications for Cooperative Program Due March 25 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program, which allows people to participate in raising and releasing pheasants to enhance the state’s fall hunting opportunities. The program is provided through DEC’s […]

Clinton County Jan. 19 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +180, Deaths +5, 7-day Average Positive 7.9%

Since our 1/15 update, 180 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of five COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to eighteen. Though more of our residents are receiving the vaccine, we still need to continue […]

Let sleeping bats lie? | Adirondack Explorer

Just down the hill, a developer is looking to reopen a pair of mines that closed in the 1970s to create a new hydroelectricity project The $300 million project, in effect a giant water battery, would use massive subterranean passages to create electricity by pumping water up and down. Known as the Mineville Energy Storage […]

Keep Standing Dead Trees in your Woodlot – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Keep Standing Dead Trees in your Woodlot – – The Adirondack Almanack

Vaccination site underway at Plattsburgh Airport

Source: Vaccination site underway at Plattsburgh Airport

Eight more Warren County residents die of COVID; record caseload reported | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | 

Source: Eight more county residents die of COVID; record caseload reported | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The eight days ending Jan. 18 yielded grim news, as eight Warren County residents afflicted with COVID-19 died and a record COVID caseload was reached mid-

VP Pence thanks troops – and Rep. Stefanik – at Fort Drum | NCPR News

Source: VP Pence thanks troops – and Rep. Stefanik – at Fort Drum | NCPR News

Message From Clinton County Health Department

Potential COVID-19 Exposure   Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. Residents who visited the Country Corner Diner in West Chazy between 10:00 and 11:00 am on January 10th may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you were present and seated in the front bar area, the Clinton County Health Department recommends that you self-monitor for symptoms of […]

 COVID-19 Drive-Through Vaccination Facility Opens Today 

Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will begin vaccinating residents today. The drive-through facility, located on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, is open to all Phase 1a and 1b eligible candidates. “We are grateful to have a state vaccination site here in the North Country,” expressed Legislative Chairman […]

Snowshoe Mammal Tracking | Lake Champlain Region

Source: Snowshoe Mammal Tracking | Lake Champlain Region

Stewart’s pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations

Source: Stewart’s pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations

DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COVERAGE BEGINNING MARCH 1 IS JANUARY 31

AHI OFFERING FREE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE   [Glens Falls, NY] – Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues through the end of January. For those seeking coverage beginning on March 1, the deadline to enroll is January 31. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment […]

North Country state vaccination sites to open on Monday

Source: North Country state vaccination sites to open on Monday

‘Nervous, excited, hoping for the best’: Vt. National Guard soldiers get ready for deployment to DC

Source: ‘Nervous, excited, hoping for the best’: Vt. National Guard soldiers get ready for deployment to DC

Rainbow Banquet Hall launches new restaurant to counteract COVID-related losses | Sun Community News ALTONA |

Source: Rainbow Banquet Hall launches new restaurant to counteract COVID-related losses | Sun Community News ALTONA | Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall has long been a cherished event venue in northern  New York. However, with the venue’s number of events dropping dr

Vaccination Appointments Are Being Made Today

Several people were successful this morning 1/16/21 making COVID vaccination appointments in Plattsburgh. The key is to be PATIENT and hang in there. https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/…

City police chief on administrative leave | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: City police chief on administrative leave | Local News | pressrepublican.com

As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier | Adirondack Explorer

Source: As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier | Adirondack Explorer

Saying goodbye takes time | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

“The retiring Lake Placid mayor will be moving to Peru at the end of his term with his wife a Peru native, the former Cheryl Woodward.” Source: Saying goodbye takes time | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

MOTORISTS TO ENCOUNTER ROLLING LANE CLOSURES ON I-87 IN THE AREA OF EXIT 35 (PERU) IN CLINTON COUNTY

Expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19 and is expected to be complete by close of business that day   Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of an electric utility removal over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County.   The rolling […]

New York | Covid-19 Vaccine

The Plattsburgh location has worked for several people if they keep trying and are persistent. Source: New York | Covid-19 Vaccine

A Sobering Message from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good day everyone, I wanted to reach out and make sure you know that although there have been limited numbers of news/notes over past few weeks, HOPE is alive, quite busy and constantly discerning how and where and when to share the blessings of HOPE….because of you! 1.  Venezuela Orphanages:  The most recent email received […]