The Peru Gazette

January 6, 2022 – The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) and the County of Clinton welcome Molly Ryan into the role of the Executive Director to the CCIDA and the Director of Economic Development for Clinton County. Molly Ryan was previously the Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Billy Jones and brings a wealth […]

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“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

Since our 1/4 update, 124 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-two. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Have you ever considered being a foster parent? Who are the children who need foster care? Do many foster parents adopt the children they foster? How do you become a foster parent? Christine Peters, Director of Clinton County’s Legal and Social Services, has the answers to these questions. Peters […]

Plattsburgh, January 5, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification that NYSDOH is aligning with CDC’s updated/shortened isolation and quarantine recommendations. CCHD will begin implementing this guidance in isolation calls made starting Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For isolation and quarantine of the general population, follow the CDC recommendations (CDC Updates and Shortens […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]

January 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the United States that Canada is breaching its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by unfairly administering dairy tariff-rate quotas in a way that harms American dairy farmers. “I am proud to announce that, […]

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Source: Clinton Co. records highest COVID-19 rates to date | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Over the New Year’s weekend, Clinton County saw nearly 450 new cases of COVID-19- the largest recorded spike since the onset of the pandemic.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Last week, Governor Hochul signed A1396/S3762 and A5854/S3566 into law right as the deadline was approaching after vetoing A7598/S6603 earlier in the week. These three bills were referred to as the Pharmacy Rescue Package because they will regulate Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBMs) and will help keep independent pharmacies […]

Since our 12/30 update, 441 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-one. The graph shown depicts active cases of COVID-19 from 2020 (blue), 2021 […]

POTSDAM, NY (01/03/2022)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average […]

POTSDAM, NY (01/03/2022)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 235 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2021 semester to the College’s Dean’s List. To achieve the honor of being on the Dean’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of between […]

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Action Recommended Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued By Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Most of Vermont and portions of northern koi New York Description …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY… WHAT…Mixed wintry precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations […]

Source: New business brings gas to Ellenburg  | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | Mountain Mart is a local family-owned gasoline and convenience store retailer. The tenth location of Mountain Mart officially opened during the last week of December. 

Hazardous Weather Outlook 436 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021 NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>012-016>019-010945- Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia- Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- 436 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central […]

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Since our 12/29 update, 136 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, January 3rd, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics […]

Since our 12/27 update, 58 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. […]