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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Peru Free Library Closed today, Friday, February 17, 2023

Inclement weather and very icy conditions forced the library closure. 

Beta Technologies, CV-TEC in Plattsburgh launch partnership to train workforce

Beta Technologies is an electric aerospace company

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Icy conditions, light snow likely for morning commute in Vermont, New York Friday

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What are baseball’s new rules and why make changes?

Click here for Major League Baseball’s Explanation

NYS officially recognizes SUNY Plattsburgh as a University

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Glenn McRae: Libraries are more than books

A reaction to the Vermont State University (NOT UVM) closing its libraries

Click here for the VTDigger opinion commentary 

Peru Central Closed Today – Friday, February 17, 2023

Due to the forecasted continuation of icy conditions, Peru CSD is now CLOSED for today.

Editorial: North Country cell service is an ‘insult’

Click here for the Sun Community News story

CCC, SUNY Plattsburgh sign new integrated nursing program

Integrated program comes with big applause from educators and students alike

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Free snowmobiling weekend coming March 3-5

First weekend in March now dedicated as Free Snowmobile Weekend each year

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Panel discusses addiction and overdose crisis in North Country

Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

Icy conditions, light snow likely for morning commute in Vermont, New York Friday

A mix of freezing rain and light snow overnight will create slick conditions during the morning commute and could lead to school delays and tough travel.

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What happens to your garbage after you drag it to the curb?

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY…

National Service Burlington –
.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to three tenths of an inch.
* WHERE…Portions of northern New York.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall will follow ice accumulations
likely increasing the duration of slick conditions as it
compacts to ice when driven over. These conditions will impact
the morning and evening commutes on Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Please allow extra time if travel is necessary.

Did Covid Reshape Adirondack And New York State School District Enrollment?

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How will the unseasonably warm weather impact this year’s maple crop?

Many sugarmakers have already had their first boil of the season

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Rouses Point Bridge back open after police search for possible missing person in Lake Champlain

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New NY tax break for volunteer firefighters: What to know, how to apply

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Adirondack Bootlegging

Buffalo shooter Payton Gendron gets life sentence for racist supermarket attack that killed 10

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N.Y. announces 2023 Free Fishing Days

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North Country Commnity College to host Campus Visit Days Feb. 21-24

Malone, Saranac Lake, Ticonderoga and Akwesasne locations to all open

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Cadyville FD announces 55th-annual Field

DayEvent to take place June 10th and 11th

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Stewart’s Participation in Chowder Fest Provides 6,000 Meals to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

February 15, 2023 — Stewart’s Shops served their all-new Southwest Corn Chowder at the recent Saratoga Chowder Fest. Over 750 bowls of the creamy corn chowder were served.

Stewart’s Shops raised $1,545 at the event and presented a check to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to support their mission to feed those in need. This donation will provide over 6,000 meals!

Jennifer Frame, Director of Corporate Philanthropy at Stewart’s Shops stated, “The Regional Food Bank Food is a valuable community resource. We recognize that food insecurity is a real problem in our communities there is so much need out there. The Regional Food Bank is a crucial resource for our communities, and we are proud to support them.”

Stewart’s Shops is proud to share with their communities. Stewart’s Shops has proudly supported the Regional Food Bank for over 20 years. In 2022 alone, Stewart’s Shops provided over $150,000 in discounts and monetary donations to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.

Here’s why New York State inspection stickers are getting a new look

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