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Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s Parishioners Honored

  (Note – All have been twice COVID vaccinated. They briefly removed their masks for the photo and immediately put them back on.) Peru, March 14, 2021 – Prior to beginning the 9:30 a.m. Mass St. Augustine’s Pastor Msgr. Dennis J. Duprey presented the Golden Rose Award to Bob and Jane Woods and Bob and […]

North Country COVID-19 aid amounts | News | pressrepublican.com

• Town of Peru: $760,000 Source: North Country COVID-19 aid amounts | News | pressrepublican.com

Part-time Maintenance Worker Position Open

Peru, NY – Apple Valley Senior Housing is seeking a part-time maintenance worker. Hours vary depending on what is required from day to day, with a salary of $20.00 per hour.   This position requires a wide range of skills and abilities including but not limited to repair and maintenance of apartments, equipment, and troubleshooting over […]

Peru School Board Has An Opening

The Peru Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) vacant, at-large seat on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Robert LaFountain. The seat is for a full five-year term from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026.   At least 25 signatures of qualified voters of […]

Magaly Velasquez, A Living Example of Hope On This International Women’s Day

By Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope Today is International  Women’s Day and I’d like to introduce you to this remarkable woman who has a unique connection with us. Many many years ago, the Dominican Sisters of Hope (Sr. Steph and me, along with other members of our congregation) paid […]

Apple Research: Can computerized modeling drive precision bloom thinning?

Peru, N.Y.  The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards. Three commercial apple orchards in Peru, New York (Clinton County) participated in the NNYADP on-farm thinning trials in 2020: Everett […]

Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage on March 13th

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites our neighbors to enjoy a delicious take-out only corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 13th.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The cost is $10 per person, with […]

The North Country Mission of Hope Presses On

March has arrived and with it, a lot is unfolding within the Mission of Hope. Sister Debbie Blow   Here are just a few highlights:   1. Relief efforts for Texas: As of this morning, we have received $3230 in funding. Yes, we will continue to accept donations to assist those in recovery after the […]

For food and hospitality industry, adaptability a prerequisite for last year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: For food and hospitality industry, adaptability a prerequisite for last year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Little Pizza Shop’s New Owner Loves What He’s Doing

By John T. Ryan Peru – Nick Weaver, became the new owner of The Little Pizza Shop in January 2020. Educated as a computer programmer and machinist, Weaver was working out of state until a little over a year ago. Not happy with his job, he returned to his hometown to try something new. What […]

Ausable River Association Hires Peru Resident Gary Henry As Its New Stream Restoration Associate

WILMINGTON — After a nationwide search, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) announces the hire of Peru, NY resident Gary Henry for the position of stream restoration associate. Working closely with Executive Director Kelley Tucker, Henry will transition to lead the survey, assessment, design, construction, and long-term monitoring of stream restoration projects, including climate-ready-culvert replacements. A […]

Fire Department Car Washes Start March 6

ATTENTION PERU!!! We are going to try holding car washes on Saturdays 8 am until noon. $5 Donation beginning, March 6 through April 10 weather and training/calls permitting. Due to COVID, we will be collecting donations OUTSIDE. We ask that you bring the exact donation you choose so it can be dropped in our donation […]

Bowling Is Her Game

By John T. Ryan   Plattsburgh – Add 203,+ 277 and 261. They total 741, the third or fourth highest triple in North Bowl varsity girls’ bowling history and only nine pins short of the North Bowl record of 750. Kathryn Bowman, a member of the Peru High School Varsity Girls Bowling Team, rolled that triple in […]

Peru Restaurants Confront the Pandemic

By John T. Ryan (Please Share)  The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American businesses in many ways, few more so than dine-in restaurants. Peru is fortunate to have four locally-owned dine-in restaurants – Green Acres Restaurant, Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery, The Mariner Bar and Grill, and Pasquales Restaurant and Bar. They have not escaped the pandemic’s […]

Price Chopper, Tops Markets to merge

Source: Price Chopper, Tops Markets to merge

Elmore SPCA SNIP Fundraiser

Elmore SPCA Bottle Drive – Feb. 5 and 6 – Many Drop Locations

Non-Invasive Cattails At Ausable Point

Have you ever wondered if the vegetation at the mouth of the Little Ausable River at Ausable Point State Campground is harmful to the environment? The Peru Gazette contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Ray Brook and the Ausable River Assocation. Both organizations were very helpful. They both said not to […]

STAY OFF THE ROADS UNLESS IT’S AN EMERGENCY!!!!

2:50 P.M. –  HIGH WINDS, DRIFTING AND STEADY SNOWFALL IN AND AROUND PERU. THE ROADS ARE TERRIBLE.

Peru Convenience Station To Close at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Casella Waste Management will be closing the Peru Convenience Station at 2 p.m. today 

Peru School District On Full Remote Tuesday

Due to the State of Emergency declared by Governor Cuomo today, Peru Central School District will be in full remote instruction tomorrow, February 2nd. Thank you. — Peru Central School District District Office

Coffee to go: Mobile coffee bar serves caffeine roadside | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Coffee to go: Mobile coffee bar serves caffeine roadside | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Sullivan Park Ice Rink is Ready

Peru woman accused of $70K theft of travel benefits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Peru woman accused of $70K theft of travel benefits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Police believe a Peru woman used her position as a company event coordinator to steal more than $70,000 worth of travel benefits from Schluter Systems in Plattsburgh.