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Archive for August 26th, 2020

Peru Federal Credit Union breaks ground on a new Keeseville Facility

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

Clinton County August 26th COVID-19 Report: Recovered +2, Active -2, Tested +400

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Five states have been removed from New York’s travel advisory. Visitors from Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana no longer need to quarantine when they arrive in New York. Those who are part-way through a quarantine should continue for the full 14 days, per NYS guidance. […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Outbreak at Essex County nursing home linked to 4 deaths, 2 new cases outside facility | NCPR News

Source: Outbreak at Essex County nursing home linked to 4 deaths, 2 new cases outside facility | NCPR News

Paver busted, youth soccer being considered, vandalism in hamlet and more

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board agenda is typically routine, but the meeting almost always involves essential decisions and discussions. Oftentimes, the most important items come to light under “Other business.” At its Monday, August 24th regular meeting Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his paver is non-operational because replacement parts are not […]

Another Sign of Love

By John T. Ryan (Photos by Michelle Besaw) Peru – Twenty-five volunteers took only two hours to fill a 40-foot container at the North Country Mission of Hope’s Peru warehouse this morning. Volunteers had already labeled and weighed each of the 548 items, greatly expediting the loading process. In a few weeks, the container filled […]

Stewart’s Shops Wins ‘Best Milk’ and ‘Best Chocolate Milk’ in New York State

Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk and chocolate milk have been named the best in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The awards were presented on August 25, at a virtual event. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell University collected samples from New […]

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day!

A message from the National Park Foundation One hundred years ago today, the 19th Amendment became part of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing many women the right to vote. That’s why today has been proclaimed Women’s Equality Day! Our national parks across the country preserve and share stories of trailblazing women who dared to imagine a […]

Soccer’s OK but volleyball must wait? How high school sports rank in coronavirus risk – syracuse.com

Source: Soccer’s OK but volleyball must wait? How high school sports rank in coronavirus risk – syracuse.com

Music venues across New York file federal lawsuit challenging state’s live music restrictions – syracuse.com

Source: Music venues across New York file federal lawsuit challenging state’s live music restrictions – syracuse.com