The Peru Gazette

Jan-Jun 2021 is 1.97” below my 30-year average for the period! Not so much, but added to last year’s deficit and our warm/dry spells, it kept us in the moderate drought category. January — June 2021 Precipitation (includes melted snow) 30-yr 2021 DEP+ DEP- Jan 1.71” 2.20” +0.49” – Feb 1.62” 1.81” +0.19” – Mar […]

Source: Local farm helping environment one solar panel at a time | Sun Community News MOOERS | Larry and Marlene Ashline have owned their farm since 1974. Previously Larry Ashline’s father owned the farm which he bought back in 1956.

By John T. Ryan Peru – Since April, people stopping at the Peru Post Office have noticed a new face behind the counter. Seann Cassidy is our Officer in Charge (OIC) or temporary postmaster; however, he expects to be officially named Peru’s postmaster by late summer or early fall. Cassidy is a 25-year U.S. Postal […]

“In Grand Isle, Lake Champlain Transportation has encountered strong opposition from neighbors as it seeks local approval for a 30,000-square-foot maintenance, storage and office building just south of the Gordons Landing ferry terminal.” Source: A Ferry Company’s Planned Facility Sails Into a Storm in the Champlain Islands | Development | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent […]

Source: Old-school Champlain docs role models for Mo | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo issues state of emergency to fight gun violence as a public health crisis – syracuse.com

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Lauren Prue commented, “Ali Webbinaro and I want to build community. We want the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park to bring people together after a long hard year.” Ali and Lauren’s goal came true when over 250 people turned out to enjoy the Peru Town Market on […]

Source: ‘A serious shortage’: Adirondack blood bank donations down 20% | NCPR News

Source: Michael Anderson mural dedicated | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan A July 4th morning’s dedication ceremony recalled a tragic event; nevertheless, smiles and laughter abounded. The ceremony dedicated Brendon Palmer-Angell’s mural “Reach for the Stars! The Michael Anderson Mural.” Located on the Westelcom Building at 23 Durkee Street and overlooking the city’s soon to be opened Arts Park, the mural depicts […]

Source: Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land

Source: Clinton County Fair to make return July 27 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“There is the age-old argument that people may hear: the younger generation is lazy and doesn’t want to work. However, the age range of 24 to 29 in Saranac Lake has a labor force participation of almost 85%. This is the highest labor force participation out of all age groups and demographics.” Source: Where are […]

Artisan Sign and Design of Peru donated this beautiful new Sullivan Park sign to the Town of Peru. It’s made of high-density urethane and should last many, many years. Town personnel erected the sign.

Source: Minimum wage for fast-food workers to rise in New York on Thursday – syracuse.com

A very, very sad story. Source: The Adirondack housing crisis is pricing out local families and workers | NCPR News

The Clinton County Historical Association Lecture Series Presents: Isaac Johnson Slave, Soldier, Quarryman, Master Mason, Contractor By Cornel “Corky” Reinhart Retired Director, University Without Walls program Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 pm At the Plattsburgh House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh Isaac Johnson was a slave who joined a white Michigan Union […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY— Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) received a $15,000 Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) Special Program grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to support a series of regional events this summer called The Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour. The Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour will take place on successive weekends […]

Source: With or without? Town of Plattsburgh declares July as ‘Michigan Month’

Since our 6/25 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-four. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Thursday, July 1. […]

“Starting at midnight on July 6th, fully-vaccinated travelers may enter Canada without being subject to a mandatory quarantine and hotel stay.” Source: Canada releases details on first phase of border reopening | NCPR News

Source: Gov. Cuomo: New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end Thursday

PLEASE NOTE: The 2021 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators report is now posted on-line: www.lcbp.org/sol2021 Major messages from the 2021 report include: 2021 State of the Lake Report: Clean Water Many regions of Lake Champlain have phosphorus concentrations that are often near or below targeted limits. However, phosphorus concentrations in some parts of […]

Source: Plattsburgh named Top 25 by London Financial Times magazine | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh and the North Country Chamber of Commerce have been recognized by fDi Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times of London, among the Top 25 Citi