The Peru Gazette

“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

Source: Police seek help identifying purse thief | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole someone’s purse at a local store in early October.

Source: Early voting in Clinton County starts Oct. 23 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While traditional local polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 2, early voting in Clinton County starts Oct. 23.

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home starts expansion project | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Samuel F. Vilas Home, a historic adult home located on the corner of Cornelia and Beekman Streets is readying for its expansion project to begin this month.

“PLATTSBURGH | The Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing officially opened the doors of their first location Sept. 25-now providing on-site hope and healing for those struggling with infant and pregnancy loss. The Healing Grace Center is now open at 62 Brinkerhoff Street Suite 104.” Source: Healing Grace opens first location for healing and […]

Since our 10/13 update, 23 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 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Plattsburgh – 10/14/2021– Empire State Development and I Love NY recently released their 2020 Economic Impact Study showing the effect tourism had on New York State, the Adirondack region and Clinton County during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the key findings for New York State, […]

Source: Engineering a river in New York with nature to protect against the impacts of climate change | Here & Now

Source: The Retirements of Sharon Meyer and Tom Messner Forecast the End of an Era in Vermont Media | Media | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: The little engine that could: Frontier Town’s 1923 Vulcan finds new home | News | pressrepublican.com

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Plattsburgh – 10/13/2021 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming indications that the U.S. will begin to allow vaccinated Canadians to drive across the northern land border on November 1st. That has been the date for beginning entry by international air travelers from Europe and elsewhere […]

Source: Route 374 chase ends with drug arrest | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A high-speed chase up Route 374 recently ended without injury after the driver ran out of gas.

Source: University of Vermont Health Network outlines solutions to issues around accessing care – VTDigger

Source: US to reopen land borders for fully vaccinated in November

Since our 10/8 update, 123 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 thirty-nine. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of […]

Source: Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | NCPR News

Source: Northern NY, Vermont foliage 2021: ‘Peak’ color appears in some areas

Source: The sweet 70’s vibes of a Fender Rhodes inspire new work from a Plattsburgh composer | NCPR News

Source: Police search for man missing from his home in Jay in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

“SARANAC — Plattsburgh High’s 28-0 win against Saranac on Saturday was overshadowed by the harsh realities of football that everyone knows exist but hopes never materialize. Unfortunately for the Hornets (3-1), the reality was all too strong when senior quarterback Ben Bordeau suffered a horrific lower-body injury at the end of what was a 36-yard […]

“PLATTSBURGH — The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum marked its return to operation this month after a sidelined year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peru museum hosted its annual Harvest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, when it allowed visitors to observe antique equipment in use, participate in pumpkin paintings and other fall activities. […]

Oct. 10th – NYSEG crews are working to restore electric power at Tops Plaza. An underground power cable failure apparently caused the outage. People nearby reported hearing a loud explosion about noon. A generator is on its way to Peru. It will restore power at Tops; however, the Gazette wasn’t able to learn when power […]