The Peru Gazette

Source: AuSable Forks man mourned following fatal motorcycle wreck | Sun Community News JAY | A leisurely midday motorcycle ride ended in tragedy Sunday, claiming the life of an AuSable Forks man.

Source: New local cider house rules | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

A message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce website We are pleased to confirm that the Whitehall lock of the Champlain Canal finally opened on Friday for passage, allowing access by boaters to Lake Champlain from the south. Unfortunately, the state’s construction restrictions this past spring as part of the COVID-19 pause, delayed completion […]

Source: Fire heavily damages Adirondack home of Rachael Ray

Peru High School Graduate – Winner of the Nobel Prize of computing. Sister of Rev. Philip Allen and Peru farmer Jimmy Allen. Funeral Tuesday at St. Augustine’s church One of the few women in the computer industry in its early days, she paved the way for the efficient, lightning-fast apps of today. Source: Frances Allen, […]

Source: New buildings at Air Industrial Park | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New business and job creation are the goals behind The Development Corporation (TDC)’s new 60,000 sq. ft. industrial space and increased administrative office capacity at the former Cl

Source: Troopers: Westport teen reported missing | Sun Community News WESTPORT | New York State Police in Troop B are asking for assistance in located a missing teen girl here.

From the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was happy to host the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Champlain last weekend. Despite the limitations and change […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada: “I oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The United States and Canada have a strong […]

Source: PPP Act 2? Why small business owners should wait to apply for loan forgiveness – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY unrolls start-up plans | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CVPH, unions differ on impact of redesign | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: How to protect Ash trees in the Adirondacks from Emerald Ash Borer? Don’t transport firewood | NCPR News

Source: Accountant Mary Dulac spots possible tax info scam | Sun Community News Letter appears to mimic 2017 IRS forms, says “we need to verify your identity”

It’s a beautiful day to visit Mother Cabrini Shrine and St. Patrick’s Oratory on the Patent Road in Peru. It’s one of our town’s masterpieces and Our Lord’s masterpieces. For you out-of-towners, that’s the Lake Champlain Valley and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the distance. Click here to view a few more photos

Many North Country residents are mourning the passing of John “Jack” Lawliss who passed away on Sunday, August 2nd. John Lawliss knew and was respected by many people after having served as State Police Troop B Commander, Clinton County Sheriff and Peru Town Justice. The Peru Gazette interviewed Jack in January 2015. Click here to […]

Finding Marks First Case of Emerald Ash Borer in Adirondack Park The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Warren County. While not unexpected given the EAB’s spread, this marks the first confirmed case of EAB within the Adirondack Park. The affected trees […]

Here’s a video of Ausable Chasm this morning about 9 a.m. August 5, 2020. The high water follows 2.4 inches of rain yesterday and almost 3 inches since Sunday. it’s an awesome sight today. Please excuse the shaky camera. Used the telephoto lens too much.  

Source: Harmful algae blooms at Point au Roche | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Harmful algae blooms (HAB) can be seen in the water in some parts of moderately-trafficked Point Au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh, NY, one of five locations where the freshwater cy

Source: The North Country is facing massive budget shortfalls without federal aid | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/4/2020) – The following is a statement from University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau regarding the hospital’s redesign efforts: “Like other businesses in this community and across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed our fragile financial picture to the limit. Hospitals across the country are struggling financially- hundreds […]

Obituary of John Henry Lawliss What a wonderful life. Late Sunday evening, John Henry Lawliss, 86, passed peacefully at home after living a long life brimming with love, purpose, and accomplishments. John was born at home on Lawliss’ Corners in Beekmantown, New York. He grew up in a simpler time without electricity or indoor plumbing. […]

Source: The Canada-U.S. border could be closed for months. Here’s what you need to know now | CBC News

Source: Chazy man arrested after falsifying gun background check, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

U.S. National Weather Service Affected Area – Eastern Clinton County   …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…   The National Weather Service in Burlington has expanded the   Flash Flood Watch to include portions of northern New York and northwest Vermont, including the following areas, in northern New York, Eastern […]