The Peru Gazette

Source: Adirondack communities: Fixing food insecurity, child care gaps – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Poll: Why 80 Million Americans Didn’t Vote In Year Of Record Turnout : NPR

By John T. Ryan   For the past several weeks, Peru residents have watched NYSEG contractors installing massive 70 ft. poles (15 ft. are underground) adjacent to one of our most highly traveled streets, the Bear Swamp Rd. Many residents have had questions about the nature of the work which has caused traffic delays, while […]

Source: ICU nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in New York

Source: Stink, squash and seed bugs: Uninvited pests – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Mose Ginsberg and his Tupper Lake Story – – The Adirondack Almanack

Peru’s farmers thrilled kids and adults alike tonight with a wonderful Christmas Tractor Parade.  Cars and people lined the streets and hundreds of kids were outside their homes to watch.  Great Job Farmers!!!!!!!!!  

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on her retirement and future

The North Country Chamber of Commerce notes that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has confirmed today in a Tweet that the existing personal travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canadian border will be extended for another month past the current expiration date of December 21, taking them to January 21.   […]

Source: Essex church welcomes new pastor | Sun Community News ESSEX | For the past month, the Essex Community Church has been under the direction of a new pastor who has plenty of experience in other North Country parishes.

Source: Stefanik endorses lawsuit seeking to overturn presidential election results

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By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a long line of cars transporting the Peru High Schol Class of 2021 at the school tonight, thanks to several senior class parents’ hard work. The parents raised funds to erect a teacher and staff thank you and appreciation sign, delivered cookies and Dunkin gift cards to teachers […]

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Source: Syracuse University sued for millions over Covid response: ‘They’re making out like bandits’ – syracuse.com

Source: Flags, Towns and Symbolism in the ADK  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Announcement Builds on Fund’s Climate Action Plan New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process will include completion within four years […]

Source: Saint Rose to drop 25 academic programs to survive financial stress

Source: A struggling hamlet and a lake monster: Can ‘Champ’ help Port Henry? | NCPR News

  If your children like farm tractors, they’re going to enjoy what happens this Friday in the Peru hamlet.  Beginning at 7 p.m. several local farmers will be parading their tractors through many of the hamlet’s street. The parade will begin at the Irwin Farm in the Jarvis Rd., proceed down Jarvis Rd., Right on […]

CCHA houses the largest selection of Clinton County history books (new and used) for sale in the North Country, there is a special opportunity to preorder and purchase these local history books. All preorders will be ready for pick up on December 12th from 10 am to 3 pm. Other arrangements might be available.   […]

Joseph Biden Carries Clinton County 51.82% (18,364) to 46.60% (16,515)  Source: Summary Results – Election Night Reporting

Source: After a million-year journey, a meteor explodes above Syracuse in 2020 – syracuse.com

Source: Farmers in Quebec are the focus of program to protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Nearby Underground Railroad Museum is a WINNER! Source: The Museum Association of NY announces North Country grant awards – – The Adirondack Almanack