The Peru Gazette

Source: SUNY and CCC launch dual admissions program | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A new dual admissions program at SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton Community College will help students seamlessly move from two-year to a four-year degree programs at the North Coun

Source: Pioneering Cardinal Women’s Basketball Coach Honored with Endowment, Office Dedication | SUNY Plattsburgh

Source: Latest Saranac River Trail phase complete | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: The Wild Center to send delegation to U.N. climate talks in Scotland – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Ensuring Retirement Plan Security for Private Sector Employees

Former Peru star athlete and coach John Neyenhouse passes away Source: John Neyenhouse Obituary – Plattsburgh, NY | Brown Funeral Home Inc.

Source: New York state clears way for high school athletes to cash in on accomplishments

Source: Authorities: Cover-ups abounded at wildlife refuge

Source: Childcare, cell service identified as key to economic growth in Champlain Valley | NCPR News

Source: Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Norm Law Inducted Into New York State Basketball Hall of Fame – Plattsburgh State Athletics

Source: Nighthawks win seventh straight gymnastics title; Sarnow claims second all-around | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | The Peru varsity gymnastics team earned another Section VII/Class D championship Oct. 23 at Beekmantown Central School, while Eagle Nate Sa

Source: City votes on annexation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On April 12 the City of Plattsburgh and the Town of Plattsburgh held a press conference to announce the collaboration between the two municipalities which resulted in the creation of the Plattsbur

Source: CDC approves Moderna and J&J boosters, plus mixing shots

Source: Main Street buildings near demo in downtown Malone | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

Source: Best Buy closure set for Oct. 30 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“The cost of natural gas is more than double from a year ago. That could produce heating bills up to 50% higher comapred to last year, according to the federal Energy Information Adminsitration.” Source: Expect to pay more for heat this winter | NCPR News

Source: White House details plan to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against Covid-19 – MarketWatch

Since our 10/18 update, 17 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 forty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Source: Colin Powell, Former U.S. Secretary of State, Dies of COVID-19 at 84

Source: Average home sale prices up 22% in Onondaga County over last year – syracuse.com

Source: The Real Johnny Appleseed – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ticonderoga adds 100-acre solar installation to growing project list

“Lake Champlain warmed between two and seven degrees, depending on location, from 1964 to 2009, according to the state department of health. Lake Champlain hit 65 degrees this May, reached the high 70s in August, and didn’t dip back below 65 until October, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.”  Source: Thanks to climate change, toxic bacterial […]