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Source: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe awarded $1M from Indian Community Block Grant | NorthCountryNow

Source: Mold-Rite Plastics to change name | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On Dec. 10 in a letter to employees Mold-Rite Plastics announced that it will be changing its name to Mold-Rite Packaging.

New York State Dept. of Health  “Walk-In” Clinic – Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11 am – 3 pm: ages 5-11, and 12+ initial series, all vax brands available – YMCA 52 US Oval Plattsburgh   Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK! Check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce “While the Canadian Government has been actively considering possible new restrictions on international travel,” notes Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, “we are pleased that for the time being at least, they have decided to advise Canadians not to travel internationally but are not […]

Source: Border Concerns: Douglas slams upcoming vaccine requirement for essential travelers | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nursing away from home: Vermont’s shortage a boon for travelers – VTDigger

Source: Vaccine mandates for essential border travelers met with local opposition | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | With plans underway by both the U.S. and Canadian governments to enforce vaccine requirements for essential cross-border travelers in January,

Source: Canada opts not to reimpose non-essential travel restrictions | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Canadian officials considered reinstating travel restrictions, officials have decided not to change current requirements but are advising Canadians not to t

Plattsburgh, December 15, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will be able to expand the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021 with additional staffing provided by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).  “CCHD has been communicating with the state to secure additional vaccinators, clerical, and other staff members to […]

Source: Play ball: Lake Monsters release 2022 season schedule

Source: Canadians told to avoid nonessential international travel as omicron spreads

Source: These Sackets Harbor teenagers became frontline emergency responders during the pandemic | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh mayor recommends Vermont trooper become next police chief

Since our 12/14 update, 26 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to fifty-five. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/15/2021) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH)’s Adirondack Regional Blood Center is asking all eligible blood donors to give as the region faces a shortage of blood and blood products. Blood Bank Manager Christina Beck said the holidays are a traditionally slow time for […]

Source: Tri-Lakes awarded millions in state funding | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

“I am proud to support many of the projects Governor Hochul announced will be receiving funding as part of the most recent round of REDC grants. This funding will go towards community enhancement and will help local towns, municipalities and nonprofits improve water infrastructure, expand regional sports and recreational activities, increase tourism, and continue to […]

Since our 12/13 update, 47 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two additional COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to fifty-four. We have added appointments to our COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, December 16. If […]

Peru – Thanks to a letter to Santa from 10-year-old Liah O’Jida Blair, her mom’s reaction, and many peoples’ generosity, hundreds of local children will enjoy a more joyful Christmas. The young Peru girl wrote to Santa asking him to bring presents to kids whose families can’t get them gifts. Leah’s mom Kirsten Ojida-Blair couldn’t […]

Source: Plattsburgh businesses react to New York’s indoor mask mandate

Source: New York State Police searching for missing Lake Placid man

Source: Weekend storm claims the life of Mooers man | Sun Community News MOOERS | As crews continue to restore power and deal with widespread damage from the weekend wind storm, one Northern Tier family is now mourning the loss of a local man who died in the heigh

Since our 12/10 update, 126 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. […]

Sharing love is on many people’s minds at this time of year. Have you ever considered being a foster parent? It’s one of society’s best ways of sharing love. The Clinton County Department of Social Services is hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 11th. All are welcome and there is no commitment. It will […]