The Peru Gazette

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

Source: Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? But here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s historic lighthouses are landlocked and often bypassed. Yet these s

Four new EV charging stations are being installed adjacent to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Plattsburgh.

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

Source: Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: NY21 Democratic chairs endorse Matt Castelli | NCPR News

Source: The Show Must Go On: (Re-)Introducing The Ausable Theater

As of 12/5, 127 individuals hospitalized (22 ICU) in the North Country Region. Since our 12/6 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two additional COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to fifty-two. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services. Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. […]

Source: Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Source: A surge in visitors to the Adirondacks means new management for the park | NCPR News

Source: 3 Burlington school administrators on paid leave amid state, district investigations – VTDigger

Since our 12/2 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 6, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics […]

Source: Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Source: Saving the Crown Point Light | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? Here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s inland lighthouses beckon the explorer. From Crown Point to Windmill Point, eight lighthouses prote

The Second Annual Peru Farmers Tractor Parade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The parade has a new route this year. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route […]

Since our 11/30 update, 41 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have 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 fifty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the providers and staff of the UVM Health Network have worked together and adapted quickly as new challenges have arisen, so we can meet the most critical needs of our patients and keep your communities as safe as possible. I want to let you know that, this week, we are taking […]

Source: Keeseville credit union robbed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Washington Co. school ordered to drop its “Indians” mascot and logo for good | NCPR News

Source: Margaret Sullivan: What happens to society — and our democracy — when community and regional journalism dries up – The Washington Post

30 November 2021 The New York State Police are investigating a bank robbery at the Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union in Keeseville. The robbery happened around 10:40 am at the location at 1716 Front Street. A suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public at this time.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Essential nonresident workers who drive into the US have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 22, the White House was expected to announce. Truck drivers, emergency responders and government officials will be held to the same rules as those traveling across the border from Canada or Mexico for […]

Source: Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com