The Peru Gazette

Out of respect for the warnings health officials have issued regarding CORVID-19 and concern for our members and the public attending our meetings, the Clinton County Historical Association has postponed all CCHA sponsored events in March and April.  Additionally, we have closed the CCHA Museum to the public until further notice. Inquiries can be submitted […]

Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, organizers hosting large gatherings must postpone or cancel any events with in-person attendance of more than 500 participants. Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, private and public operators of establishments or organizers of events with fewer than 500 occupants or attendees must operate at no more than 50% of […]

Source: North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

  Peru – Seeking to safeguard the health of our bingo patrons, workers and community the Peru Knights of Columbus Tuesday night bingo is cancelled until further notice. We pray that the Coronavirus crisis is resolved soon.

Source: Plattsburgh students scramble to make plans as SUNY campuses shift online | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Few people become an “ADK Winter Forty-Sixer” in the manner that Kelly Moody of Plattsburgh did last Saturday. When she completed her descent of 4,606 ft. high Redfield Mountain her husband Miles and a great group of hiking friends surprised her with cheers, whistles and hugs. Kelly had already earned her […]

Source: Plane damaged at Plattsburgh International Airport

Source: COVID-19 | NCPR: North Country Public Radio

Michael Carpenter, President and CEO of the Northeast Group being presented the Dorothy and Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award by John Bernardi, President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Click here to read in-depth Press Republican story on the award. 

The Wall That Heals  

Source: Bare Hill corrections officer charged with smuggling drugs into prison | Local News | mymalonetelegram.com

Source: Police: Victim recovering from city stabbing – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: North Country at Work: inside running Plattsburgh’s food cooperative | NCPR News

Source: Port Henry: Hollywood of the East – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh hospital: Coronavirus is coming and here’s how you can prepare | NCPR News

The Strawhatters concert band is seeking a conductor for the 2020 season. Qualified candidates should have: Experience conducting concert band Familiarity with standard patriotic tunes, marches, ragtime and Dixieland tunes Ability to speak with and engage audience members The Strawhatters concert season runs from May 27th to September 12th. Rehearsals and/or concerts weekly on Wednesday’s […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Word of mouth travels fast in the North Country. On November 6, 2019 The Mariner Bar and Grill opened its doors. There wasn’t a sign outside, but customers started coming through the door. Owners Brandon Way and Teresa Larsen still haven’t advertised, but they say business has been very […]

Source: Glens Falls man died while hiking Dix Mountain – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Jackknifed tractor-trailer prompts closure of Sandbar Causeway

Source: Grace York, 14, breaks gender barrier in wrestling – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Nova Bus kicks off 2020 with the biggest US contract of its history – Novabus

4:55 p.m. tweet from Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael S. Cashman. “Lots to celebrate today with Nova Bus securing  MTA contract. They will produce 165 hybrid buses with options for additional 126 hybrid buses and 209 diesel buses for a potential total amount of up to 500 buses. Produced right here in the Town of Plattsburgh. […]

Source: Ellenburg store ravaged by flames – Sun Community News & Printing

A Talk by Paolo Fedi, M.D., Ph.D. March 25, 6:30 p.m.  Lake Forest Senior Living Community 8 Lake Forest Dr., Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Admission is free In 1822, a fur trapper named Alexis St. Martin was accidentally gut-shot by a shotgun in Mackinac Island, Michigan. Near death, he was treated by William Beaumont, an Army […]