The Peru Gazette

“Anyone present at the American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh on Oct. 16 between 4 p.m. and midnight may have been exposed, according to health officials. Information surrounding the possible exposure was announced in a press release Friday afternoon.” Source: Clinton County health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at gathering

Source: Main Street buildings near demo in downtown Malone | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

Source: Best Buy closure set for Oct. 30 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“Samaritan Medical Center’s affiliation with Roswell will give North Country patients access to the leading cancer research, education, and prevention services, overseen by experts at Roswell Park.” Source: Watertown hospital partners with renowned Buffalo cancer center | NCPR News

Since our 10/19 update, 20 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 forty-one. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Source: Paul Smith’s students to protest harassment and bigotry on campus | NCPR News

Source: Au Sable Forks to vote on new firehouse Oct. 26 | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Voters in the Au Sable Forks Fire District will go to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 26, to decide whether to build a new $5.9 million firehouse to replace old and cramped sp

Manal El Daouk, MD, Wendy McKinnon, genetics counselor to speak  PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/19/2021) – Genetics, Breast Cancer and You, a webinar planned for Wednesday, October 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. will be presented by Manal El Daouk, MD, FACOG, of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine […]

Since our 10/18 update, 17 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 forty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Source: Farmers say overtime mandate would weaken NY agriculture | Local News | lockportjournal.com

Since our 10/15 update, 75 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 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. […]

Source: Kids in crisis: how Sackets Harbor is creatively tackling the mental health needs of their students | NCPR News

Source: The Real Johnny Appleseed – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Longtime Morrisonville firefighter gets a big welcome home | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | After a harrowing health scare during a deadly crash, longtime volunteer firefighter Bill Todd recently returned home to a big surprise.

Source: Ticonderoga adds 100-acre solar installation to growing project list

Source: Storm water and sewers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Peru – There was a lot of excitement at the Peru Fire House as hundreds of runners, bicyclists, and walkers gathered for the 2021 Octoberfest Half marathon, 5K, 10K, and 40K bike events. With the help of her family and many others, Ruth Hamilton LaClair has organized the event each year (except 2020, the COVID-19 […]

Source: Local mom opens new store at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Peace by Piece, a new store in Champlain Centre had its grand opening on Oct. 15. The new store is located by Old Navy, on the Kohl’s end of the mall.

“Lake Champlain warmed between two and seven degrees, depending on location, from 1964 to 2009, according to the state department of health. Lake Champlain hit 65 degrees this May, reached the high 70s in August, and didn’t dip back below 65 until October, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.”  Source: Thanks to climate change, toxic bacterial […]

“PLATTSBURGH — Tri-county health departments reported 115 new COVID cases from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the state’s most recent figures, up-to-date as of Wednesday, the seven-county North Country region had the highest positivity rate of any region in the state, with a daily rate and seven-day rolling average of 6%.” Source: Local health departments report […]

Source: Vermonters turned to telemedicine during the pandemic. Now some providers — and teenaged patients — prefer it | Vermont Public Radio

Our area makes the New York Times. Source: Border With Canada to Open, Businesses ‘Could Not Be Happier’ – The New York Times