The Peru Gazette

Source: Chazy wins big at Model UN | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh, New York – The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the award of a Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) totaling $7,500. CCHA will use these funds to create a two-room exhibit to tell the story of the Prohibition Era in the North Country.  The project will […]

Village of Speculator (Lake Pleasant) Hamilton County Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 30 at 2:35 p.m., Forest Ranger Lt. Kallen received a call from Hamilton County 911 reporting a snowmobile accident in the area of Hatchery Brook Road. Coordinates placed the snowmobiler approximately five miles into the trail system from the nearest road. The 41-year-old woman […]

Have you ever wondered if the vegetation at the mouth of the Little Ausable River at Ausable Point State Campground is harmful to the environment? The Peru Gazette contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Ray Brook and the Ausable River Assocation. Both organizations were very helpful. They both said not to […]

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 ride […]

Source: Tractor falls through Mirror Lake ice; pond hockey tourney postponed | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Action Recommended Make preparations per the instructions Issued By Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Clinton and Essex Counties in New York and Windsor and eastern Rutland Counties in Vermont Description …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 […]

Business Community Voice Views of Key Issues We once again conducted our Annual Issues Survey in late January, obtaining a valuable snapshot of the collective thinking of the North Country business community on a number of timely issues now being addressed in Washington and Albany. Federal Issues The top priority for action at the federal […]

Source: What happens if you can’t make your Kinney Drug Covid vaccine appointment due to weather – syracuse.com

Source: Most Of Us Can’t Go Between Vt. And Canada Right Now. But This Trucker Can | Vermont Public Radio

Source: NYS Offices for the Aging setting up vaccine appointments for the elderly | NCPR News

Source: BACK TO SCHOOL: Several Cl. Co. schools to head back to buildings Monday | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nursing students on COVID frontlines | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Photos: Volunteers brave the cold to build the ice palace in Saranac Lake | NCPR News

Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County are offering a Seed Starting Zoom class on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a follow-up class on Saturday, February 27th. If you would like to start flower or vegetable seeds using items you have at home; milk cartons, yogurt containers, or anything […]

Source: Snow moves in Monday night, lasts into Wednesday

Source: PSUC students set to return Monday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Coffee to go: Mobile coffee bar serves caffeine roadside | Local News | pressrepublican.com

If you enjoy local history or if you are of Franco-American heritage you might love this interview. I did. Also, note the additional information on the Mountain Lake website. Source: Dr. Joseph-Andre Senecal | Champlain Statue Changes | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: NY lawmakers’ plan prison visits to assess COVID crisis – New York Daily News

Source: Canadian Airlines Are Suspending Flights To ‘Sun Destinations’ Out Of Quebec – MTL Blog

Source: US-Canada border re-opening a long way off, changes may linger says border expert | NCPR News

Plattsburgh, January 29, 2021. On Friday, January 22, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he would allow high-risk sports to resume in New York effective February 1, 2021, subject to local health department approval. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is approving high-risk sports to restart with additional requirements and precautions due to COVID-19.  […]

Source: Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation now finalized | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After finalizing the sale of its transportation business to Alstom, Bombardier is now fully repositioned in the business jet industry as local leaders welcom

January 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Essex County Health Department, in consultation with county leadership, including Board Chairman Shaun Gillilland and Medical Director Dr. Michael J. Celotti, and in collaboration with more than a dozen counties in various regions throughout the state, is authorizing the resumption of “higher risk” K-12 sponsored sports in Essex […]