The Peru Gazette

Tops Markets News Release –  Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has raised over $279,270.  The campaign which began Sunday, June 21 at all participating Tops Friendly Market locations concluded Saturday, July […]

  Stewart’s News Release July 7, 2020- While many companies are facing financial hardships, Stewart’s Shops is proud to announce that eligible Partners recently received an additional dividend in their ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). This dividend is a true representation of Stewart’s stability and success as a company. In early July, all eligible Partners […]

Source: Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

Source: Coast Guard: Crews responding to report of plane crash near Valcour Island

Source: NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

Department of Motor Vehicles Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.  Clinton County residents will no longer have to make an appointment and can simply stop in during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 […]

Source: Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

Source: 20 suits filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg for alleged priest sexual abuse

Source: Firms file 20 Child Victims Act lawsuits against diocese | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: A speech we all needed to hear | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: NY officials see a 6,000% increase in drug seizures at Canada border

Source: Number of states under New York quarantine order doubles

Source: Weekend hedge fire by Champlain Monument possibly caused by fireworks, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: What will special education look like this fall? We asked teachers at Peru Central School District | Local 22/44 News

Live Music Returns When ‘Curbside At Harborside’ Opens July 4 North Country music lovers will welcome the return of live musical performances in Plattsburgh on the evening of Independence Day with the launch of a new drive-in concert series staged at the City of Plattsburgh’s “Harborside” area adjoining Lake Champlain. On July 4 at 7:30 […]

Source: Local business owners call on Gov. Cuomo to reopen malls

Source: Adirondack prison swings from juniors to seniors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Campers Encouraged to Follow Guidelines to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 While Enjoying Beauty of Adirondacks and Catskills The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social […]

“The federal administration’s decision to suspend H-1B, H-2B, L and J visas would have a detrimental impact on the North Country’s regional economy. These visas allow many of our region’s largest businesses to permanently employ many Canadian citizens while other visas are crucial to our upstate tourist businesses. “I applaud the recent move to reverse […]

Source: Local tribal leader weighs in on Plattsburgh statue controversy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Davey Commons is officially open. The first tenants moved into one fourplex a few days ago. The second fourplex should be complete by August 1st.  Davey Commons is located on Davey Drive, adjacent to Peru’s new Courthouse and just off the Bear Swamp Rd.  Last year The Town of […]

Source: Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Lake Champlain

Source: TV Rescan day on July 2 for Mountain Lake PBS – Mountain Lake PBS