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Mediator for state, union announces tentative agreement to end prison strikes

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Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol

Animal Abuse Investigation in Jefferson County, Long Haul Violations in Sullivan County, and Ice Fishing Violations on Oneida Lake Animal Abuse Investigation – Jefferson County On Jan. 30, Environmental Crimes Investigator Jackson responded to a call from a concerned resident who reported finding the carcass of an animal believed to be a coyote near Skinner […]

North Country Chamber welcomes tariffs postponement

Canadian tariff paused again, but North Country impacts continue Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Labor relations expert weighs in on NY prison strikes

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Health Department wants County residents and towns to help reduce food waste

Last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. At the Monday, February 24, Peru Town Board meeting, CCHD’s public health educator, Cody Douglas, described the county’s goals and asked Peru to consider participating, including […]

Washington Street resident voices concern about upcoming water-sewer tax increases 

By John T Ryan February 24, 2025, Town Board Meeting Highlights: Washington Street resident Michelle St. Onge expressed concern about the financial burden to residents related to planned water treatment and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. St. Onge estimated that water-sewer district taxes could increase by 60% or more. She suggested that non-profit, tax-exempt property owners […]

Two arrested for Ausable roadside robbery

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Correction officer families take to Albany

Assemblyman Billy Jones and other lawmakers met with families as mediation continued Tuesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DOCCS, NYSCOPBA update ongoing mediation

Further updates expected in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of Plattsburgh man 4

40-year old Chad Nichols of Vermontville faces several charges Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Snowmobiler loses consciousness, reports pain after Fourth Lake crash; Chapel Pond climber injures leg after slipping on ice, receives carry-out rescue

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DOCCS serving striking corrections officers with ‘legal papers’

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Mediations begin as New York prison protests, strikes continue statewide

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New York Senate shuts down attempt to repeal the ‘HALT Act’

Sen. Dan Stec tried to repeal a law from 2022 that placed restrictions on solitary confinement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Arctic Cat will suspend operations indefinitely, adding to a declining snowmobile industry

Yamaha announced in 2023 that it would be leaving the snowmobile industry after more than 50 years in the market. Click here for the NBC12 story 

Lt. Gov. abandons reelection ticket alongside Hochul

Delgato expected to run for governor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘He bit a chunk out of me…’ Trauma still strong for injured Clinton CO

Note: If you don’t have a PR subscription, you may be unable to open it. It’s a good day to purchase a Press-Republican. We need to support our local daily newspaper.  Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Many Vermont School Districts Are Cutting Staff Ahead of Budget Votes

SUNY Plattsburgh graduate loses job. Financial pressures are forcing some Vermont districts to make dramatic personnel cuts Click here for the Seven Days story 

Police: Keene woman who contaminated co-op products with urine likely did so at other businesses

Strange indeed! Click here for the MYNBC News story 

New York correction officers pay docked for every day on strike

COs to be considered AWOL, lose state-sponsored health insurance for participating in “illegal job action.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Gazette One-Week Website Traffic Summary

MonsterInsights Summary Website Traffic Summary Total Visitors – 3,218 Total Pageviews – 15,304 February 16, 2025 – February 22, 2025 Website: www.perugazette.com 

Peru Town Board Work Sessions Scheduled

The following Work Sessions have been scheduled at 4 PM At the Peru Town Hall. March 4, 2025 April 8, 2025 May 6, 2025 June 3, 2025 Dates and times may be subject to change  

Jamaican bobsled team builds Olympic momentum in Lake Placid

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Days into prison guard strike at NY state prisons, inmates say they feel unsafe

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St. Augustine’s Communty Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 26, 2025  

  Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes  Vegetable  Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!