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Archive for October 14th, 2020

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT

Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Grand Isle- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Alburgh, and South Hero   …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…   * WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts […]

The deadline to respond to the Census is this Friday, October 16th at 6 A.M.

 New York’s future is in your hands and your response matters now more than ever. If you haven’t yet, complete the Census now — it only takes 10 minutes — and please encourage your friends and family to complete their Census form too.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s October 14th COVID-19 Update

October 14, 2020. The state continues to take action to address the micro-clusters where positivity rates are far higher than the statewide average. Enforcement by local governments of public health laws — including the new measures to contain these micro-clusters — has been uneven at best. So today we are sending a notification to local governments […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Fire Destroys Beekmantown Furniture Store

Bordeau’s New and Used Furniture in Beekmantown was devastated by fire about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Here’s what it looked like this afternoon. The store is located on Route 22 a few hundred yards south of the Beekmantown Central School.

Retired, but still finding a meaningful way to serve

By John T. Ryan  Peru – When Rev. Alan Shnob announced his retirement parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church expected to be linked with St. Margaret’s Parish in Wilmington, Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks, and the Catholic Community of Keeseville. Plans were in place for one pastor to preside over all the parishes. Instead, […]

Hotel and Golden Corral owners accused of misusing COVID-19 funds

Source: Hotel and Golden Corral owners accused of misusing COVID-19 funds

Local October 14th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active +1, Tested +569

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today. Currently 12 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

Peru Central School District works to keep students engaged during remote learning through eSports

A statement of the Peru Central School District   Over the past 2 years, the District has researched the proper implementation of an effective eSports program. Through conversations with providers like PlayVS and NASEF and Local Colleges/Universities like Plattsburgh State, Canton, and Paul Smith’s, Peru is looking to simulate the collegiate-type atmosphere that surrounds eSports […]

Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Bordeau’s Furniture building at approximately 6:30 p.m. The blaze eventually caused the roof of the building to collapse, according to firefighters.Source: Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Columbus committee couldn’t agree on fate of Syracuse statue, left choice to Walsh – syracuse.com

Source: Columbus committee couldn’t agree on fate of Syracuse statue, left choice to Walsh – syracuse.com

Dozens must quarantine after Averill Park student tests positive for COVID-19

52 students, teachers staff told to quarantine after potential exposure Source: Dozens must quarantine after Averill Park student tests positive for COVID-19

Vermont lifts restrictions on indoor nursing home visits – VTDigger

Source: State lifts restrictions on indoor nursing home visits – VTDigger