The Peru Gazette

**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of April 13, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

Source: Some Capital Region gun shops see influx of customers: ‘Something unbelievable’

Source: Coronavirus: Trump says US will close border with Canada

Source: Non-Essential Employees Statewide Not to Report to Work Beginning March 17 | OPWDD

Source: First case of COVID-19 found in Tri-Lakes | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

A message from Bishop Terry R. LaValley Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In light of more recent developments concerning the Coronavirus and its effect on the most vulnerable of our faith family, particularly our elderly, all public Masses in the Diocese of Ogdensburg beginning Wednesday, March 18 are suspended until further notice. We will […]

Source: First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clinton County | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 | News 4 Buffalo

Source: Mt Marcy, Influenza And Our Impulses To Protect Public Land – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh Public Library to close | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Total of 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont – VTDigger

From the Office of Dr. Mark Davey, District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services: Champlain Valley Educational Services BOCES and its 16 component school districts unanimously decided to close schools immediately until at least April 19, 2020. The districts, in collaboration with the county Health Departments, will remain in regular communication to assess the situation. […]

Source: NEW: School districts across the North Country to close amidst coronavirus concerns | NCPR News

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: First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

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

Source: UVM cancels classes on campus over coronavirus concerns – VTDigger

Congratulations to former Peru High School wrestler Jordan Bushey. Last weekend Jordan won the National Junior College Athletic Association’s 174 lb. National Championship. Source: Bushey wins National title – Niagara County Community College

Former well-known Plattsburgh doctor Source: Judge orders Paulus released; conviction reversed | Kentucky Today

Source: Healthcare facilities restricting visitors amid virus concerns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Former Peru High School Track Star Charles Remillard recalls his Olympic Marathon Trials experience last Saturday in Atlanta. He finished 141st with a time of 2:30:27. His personal best is 2:17:5. “The US Olympic Marathon Trials weekend for me was overall a surreal weekend that I will never forget. Almost immediately after landing in Atlanta […]