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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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Winter Carnival Parade brings ’80s to Main St. | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Hilarious mayhem, good times, music and dance at the Gala Parade.

Source: Winter Carnival Parade brings ’80s to Main St. | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Hilarious mayhem, good times, music and dance at the Gala Parade.

Lake Placid training next generation of Olympians | WSTM

Source: Lake Placid training next generation of Olympians | WSTM

Two people killed in Turnpike accident | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | A head-on crash on Military Turnpike claimed two lives Feb. 11.

Source: Two people killed in Turnpike accident | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | A head-on crash on Military Turnpike claimed two lives Feb. 11.

Peru’s Grand Union opened Friday

Peru – The change-over happened faster than anticipated, so on Friday, February 11th, the former Peru Tops Friendly Market store reopened as a Grand Union store. The store closed last Sunday at 3 p.m. for the change-over.
 
Shoppers will find the same friendly, hardworking employees and managers, plus the shelves are full with a big variety of merchandise. An official Grand Opening is expected in early March. If you like strawberries there is a great special on display at the beginning of the produce section.

Local governments slam Hochul housing plan | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Local governments slam Hochul housing plan | News | pressrepublican.com

Super Bowl features players from 28 states and 2 countries 

Big Game Census: 2022

The 56th competition to crown a new football champion will feature teams hailing from California and Ohio. Did you know this game also features players from 28 different states and two countries?

The Big Game Census interactive visualization takes a closer look at the players’ place of birth and gives you access to U.S. Census Bureau data points for those places.

If you have not decided which team you are pulling for this Sunday, maybe you’ll find a connection to your state, college, or your hometown that will help you decide.

Source: Big Game Census: 2022

Jefferson County school district to change its “Indians” mascot | NCPR News

Source: Jefferson County school district to change its “Indians” mascot | NCPR News

Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News

Source: Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News

Teen author receives assembly honor | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On Feb. 10 Benjamin Giroux was awarded a New York State Assembly Citation from Assemblyman Billy Jones 

Warrensburg teens take the gold in Empire Games | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | Caden Allen and Trace McGrath finished with a 0.5 differential.

Source: Local teens take the gold in Empire Games | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | Caden Allen and Trace McGrath finished with a 0.5 differential.

Vermonters planning ‘freedom convoy’ to Washington, similar to Canadian trucker protest

Source: Vermonters planning ‘freedom convoy’ to Washington, similar to Canadian trucker protest

Sayrah Durgan earns SUNY Cortland dean’s list honors

CORTLAND, NY (02/11/2022)– Sayrah Durgan of Peru (12972) was named to the dean’s list at SUNY Cortland for the fall 2021 semester. Durgan is studying Early Childhood/Childhood Education.

Alstom, Nova Bus land major new contracts | News | pressrepublican.com

New Jersey and Houston, Texas Source: Alstom, Nova Bus land major new contracts | News | pressrepublican.com

60 additional COVID-19 lab-confirmed positives reported today

Most vulnerable still in jeopardy as Covid precautions ease – syracuse.com

“Up to 7 million immune-compromised Americans have been left behind in the nation’s wobbly efforts to get back to normal. A weak immune system simply can’t rev up to fight the virus after vaccination like a healthy one does.Not only do these fragile patients remain at high risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, they can harbor lengthy infections that can help spark still more variants.”

Source: Most vulnerable still in jeopardy as Covid precautions ease – syracuse.com

Officials clear metrics for ending mask mandate in schools

Source: Officials clear metrics for ending mask mandate in schools

CVPH Foundation College Scholarship Opportunity

High School Scholarships are available to any graduating high school senior from Clinton or Essex County who has chosen to pursue a degree in a health care related field including, but not limited to nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pharmacy, radiology school, EMT etc.  Scholarship applications need to be completed in their entirety and received by the Scholarship Committee no later than April 14, 2022.  We are asking each student to write a 100-200 word essay on why they wish to pursue a degree in the healthcare field and to include a copy of their high school transcript.  Click here to apply.  If you have any questions please email Karen Kalman or speak with your high school guidance counselor.

The worker shortage’s big impact on people with developmental disabilities | NCPR News

Source: The worker shortage’s big impact on people with developmental disabilities | NCPR News

No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Keene to move ahead on new mountain bike trails – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Keene to move ahead on new mountain bike trails – Adirondack Explorer

Clinton Co. announces social connections mini-grants | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton Co. announces social connections mini-grants | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Office for the Aging has announced a mini-grant opportunity to help enhance social connections among area senior citizens.

Sen. Stec urges Hochul to reject farm labor decision  | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Nova Bus announces its largest order of electric buses in the U.S. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Should you still be wearing a mask?

Source: Should you still be wearing a mask?