The Peru Gazette

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Source: #VaxtoSchool clinics coming to Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool clinics, two of which are heading to Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 11.

Source: Keeseville bridges nominated for international awards | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | The Historic Bridges of Keeseville has been nominated for three awards bestowed annually by The Bridgehunter’s Chronicles, an online magazine devoted to America and Eur

Since our 12/8 update, 39 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. If you missed the Clinton County Legislature’s Press Conference yesterday (featuring speakers from CCHD and CVPH) a closed captioned version is available on CCHD’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGq4ovdo2GQ&t=12s). Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County […]

Source: Clinton Co. Office for the Aging offering creative aging classes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Office for the Aging will be offering two additional creative aging classes in 2022 and officials need the public’s help.

Source: Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? But here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s historic lighthouses are landlocked and often bypassed. Yet these s

Source: Covid surge hits Essex Center again | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A second major Covid cluster has been identified at the Essex Center Rehabilitation and Nursing home in Elizabethtown, echoing events of last summer when the disease was responsible f

“The order halting elective procedures doesn’t affect cancer treatment, neurosurgery, treatment for “intractable pain” and a number of other procedures and treatments considered essential, according to the Health Department.” Source: See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com

Source: Dannemora crash claims the life of local child | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Authorities said a one-car rollover crash on wintery roads has claimed the life of a young Morrisonville boy.

Source: Clinton Correctional on lockdown following massive inmate brawl | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A series of violent incidents among incarcerated individuals at Clinton Correctional Facility prompted an immediate lockdown and swift response by Emergency Re

Source: North Country in state of emergency | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Legislature Chair Mark Henry led a press conference at the Clinton County Legislature Offices Dec. 8 to discuss the current state of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

Source: More North Country counties declare states of emergency. Hospitals fill with mostly unvaccinated patients | NCPR News

Source: Stretch of warmer weather expected in coming weeks, snow unlikely

Source: Lake Placid to continue hosting ECAC hockey championships

As of 11/28, 69% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 65% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose. Since our 12/6 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD will be […]

Four new EV charging stations are being installed adjacent to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Plattsburgh.

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 has made a donation of $27,000 in-store gift cards to six organizations that support Afghan refugee resettlement in the United States. “Supporting refugees who face uncertainty and seek liberty and human dignity is reflective of  American values. This donation to resettlement efforts reflects Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to our […]

Source: Watch: Electric ‘foilboard’ surfing on the St. Lawrence River | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

Source: NY21 Democratic chairs endorse Matt Castelli | NCPR News

Source: Mountain Lake PBS Now Available On DIRECTV And YouTube TV! – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: The Show Must Go On: (Re-)Introducing The Ausable Theater

As of 12/5, 127 individuals hospitalized (22 ICU) in the North Country Region. Since our 12/6 update, 51 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-two. […]

Source: New local shops open at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New locally owned shops have recently joined Champlain Centre. Three new stores – The Willows, LaLa café, and Bohemian Roots have all opened their doors at Champlain Centre this se

Since our 12/3 update, 147 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. […]