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Archive for April 13th, 2020

State of Emergency Extended to May 13th

Message from Town of Peru Supervisor Bandy McDonald: (30) Day Extension for the State of Emergency I signed on 3-16-20 until 4-16-20 for the Town Of Peru. This order expires every 30 days. So this order will now run until 5-13-20 for the Town Of Peru. I can also lift this order before the 30 […]

Peru High School Faculty Video To Students

A third COVID-19 patient has died in Clinton County – April 13, 2020

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) today reported 47 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents of Clinton County. The number includes 43 cases, as of this morning, listed on the NYSDOH website. CCHD noted that 4 of the 47 individuals they are reporting were tested in Vermont. These four are not currently listed on the […]

Joyful Noise: father and daughter planting a “victory garden” in Peru | NCPR News

Source: Joyful Noise: father and daughter planting a “victory garden” in Peru | NCPR News

No, You Don’t Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. But Here’s How To Shop Safely | NCPR News

Source: No, You Don’t Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. But Here’s How To Shop Safely | NCPR News

We asked how the coronavirus was impacting people’s lives in the North Country. Here’s what they said | NCPR News

Source: We asked how the coronavirus was impacting people’s lives in the North Country. Here’s what they said | NCPR News

Assemblyman Jones: New York needs more federal funding during COVID-19 crisis

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) is asking the federal government for more federal aid in the event that a new stimulus bill is passed. As it stands, New York has more recorded cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus than any other state in the nation, and in order to […]

NBC 5 – 4:30 p.m. coronavirus report

The Latest President Donald Trump asserted Monday on Twitter that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines, as he grows anxious to reopen the country as soon as possible. He added, “With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, […]

Layoff of 337 Glens Falls Hospital employees announced – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Layoff of 337 Glens Falls Hospital employees announced – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County Health Dept. April 13th Briefing

Peru’s Town services are working through a difficult time

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

Tele-Town Hall: Ask Our County Leaders

Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

Discover Jazz won’t take place in June due to coronavirus pandemic

Source: Discover Jazz won’t take place in June due to coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus sends Upstate NY dairy industry into ‘free fall’ as milk dumping soars – syracuse.com

As of April 8th: In the last week alone, farmers in the state dumped up to 35 million pounds of raw milk, according to one estimate, as demand for some dairy products evaporated and prices collapsed. Source: Coronavirus sends Upstate NY dairy industry into ‘free fall’ as milk dumping soars – syracuse.com

2019 Success Yields Double Digit Growth and $17.5M Contribution to the Stewart’s Shops Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Stewart’s Shops News Release   April 13, 2020 – In these uncertain times, Stewart’s Shops Partners have received some good news regarding their profit sharing statements. Existing ESOP accounts received approximately 17.5% growth on their existing accounts including over 6.3% in dividends. This success is from the service their great Partners provide, increased operating profitability, and […]

Letter to the Editor in today’s Press Republican concerning county government fiscal stress related to COVID-19

TO THE EDITOR: This is in regards to the April 7 article, “Davis, Stec share takes on state budget.” To glean more local information, I read the Clinton County Legislatures minutes for March 26. These are the most recent published. Therein one can read that our Clinton County Legislature is aware the state budget will […]

Stec, Assembly Colleagues urge federal action to help family farms

State agriculture industry on the brink of collapse due to coronavirus pandemic From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec candidate for NY State Senate Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) and his Assembly colleagues are calling on President Trump and New York’s Congressional delegation to take action on behalf of our agricultural industry. In a letter sent […]

Elmore SPCA news

Elmore Annual Easter Basket Raffle TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’ve had to revamp this fundraiser to maintain personal distancing safety measures. Updated fundraiser information: Drawing date: May 3rd; Location: Devin’s Gas and Deli in Jay Tickets: 8 for $5; Mail check payable to “Elmore SPCA” Vickie Trombley, 12 Rolling Mill Hill, AuSable Forks, NY, 12912. […]

Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Coronavirus: A [Free Digital] Book for Children

Source: Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Coronavirus: A [Free Digital] Book for Children

COVID-19 GLOBAL UPDATE

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 557,590 (+5.20%) Spain 166,831 (+0.49%) Italy 156,363 (+2.69%) France 133,670 (+2.25%) Germany 127,854 (+1.91%) UK 85,208 (+6.66%) China 83,135 (+0.01%) Iran 71,686 (+2.37%) Turkey 56,956 (+9.18%) Belgium 29,647  (0.00%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

A message from Hill and Hollow Music

Dear Friends, I hope you are staying well and strong in body and spirit during these dire days. It has been only three weeks since we cancelled our first events, but it seems like an eternity, as each day brings more devastating news, restrictions, and sad losses. Even so, are we not incredibly fortunate to […]

‘There’s no doubt in my mind’ – CVPH will survive | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

An ‘awesome person’ – Plattsburgh 2nd COVID-19 Victim 

Source: An ‘awesome person’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY

Action Recommended: Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH EXPECTED. * WHERE…PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN ADIRONDACKS AND […]

Burlington City Council to vote on measure to ground F-35s

Source: Burlington City Council to vote on measure to ground F-35s