The Peru Gazette

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of Covid-19. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or […]

Clinton County Health Department Announcement  Plattsburgh, February 16, 2021. On February 5th Governor Cuomo announced a list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of these conditions became eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15th. The Clinton County Health […]

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Source: Saratoga YMCA dismisses teacher forced to stay home by pandemic

Source: No longer underground | Adirondack Explorer

Source: DEC: Avalanche warning in the Adirondack High Peaks | NCPR News

ALBANY TIMES UNION EDITORIAL ON PRISON CLOSINGS THAT APPEARED IN THE 2/13/21 PRESS REPUBLICAN AS A GUEST EDITORIAL Source: Editorial: It’s not about economics  

National Weather Service in Burlington – After some light snow this afternoon, a winter storm will move through the North Country with many locations seeing 8″-12″ of snow from 7 PM tonight through 7 PM Tuesday. A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow will limit snow accumulations across southern Vermont. #vtwx #nywx

Source: Ladybug = lovebug? Actually, not…. – – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ryan   Plattsburgh – Add 203,+ 277 and 261. They total 741, the third or fourth highest triple in North Bowl varsity girls’ bowling history and only nine pins short of the North Bowl record of 750. Kathryn Bowman, a member of the Peru High School Varsity Girls Bowling Team, rolled that triple in […]

Source: Snowshoe trek on the shore of a frozen lake in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: John Brown’s Farm: 125 Years in Support of Abolitionist History – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The year without Canadians in the Adirondacks | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Inmate drop triggers push for prison closings | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Harison Place Project receives state grant | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex County reports 25th COVID death Friday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nova Bus gets approval for up to 600 buses for Chicago Transit | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In a big win for Nova Bus, the local manufacturer recently received approval from Chicago Transit Authoritiy for the purchase of up to 600 new buses.

Source: Police: 65-year-old New York woman dead after being hit by car

Source: Artisan Markets — The Strand Center for the Arts

Source: Food justice summit moves ahead virtually – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack tourism helps drive North Country 2% sales tax growth | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan (Please Share)  The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American businesses in many ways, few more so than dine-in restaurants. Peru is fortunate to have four locally-owned dine-in restaurants – Green Acres Restaurant, Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery, The Mariner Bar and Grill, and Pasquales Restaurant and Bar. They have not escaped the pandemic’s […]

Source: Health depts. gear up for expanded vaccine rollout | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Clarkson University goes remote after 18 people test positive for COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: North Country Live web series returns – – The Adirondack Almanack