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CHAMBER NOTES EXTENSION OF BORDER RESTRICTIONS TO JANUARY 21

The North Country Chamber of Commerce notes that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has confirmed today in a Tweet that the existing personal travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canadian border will be extended for another month past the current expiration date of December 21, taking them to January 21.   […]

Plattsburgh men facing felony charges | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Two P’burgh residents have been arrested for burglary of Lake George Citgo store.

Source: Plattsburgh men facing felony charges | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Two P’burgh residents have been arrested for burglary of Lake George Citgo store.

Franklin County Dec. 10 COVID-19 Report

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or ride […]

Essex County Dec. 10 COVID-19 Report

Please refer to the media release below regarding an exposure at a funeral in Ticonderoga. Since yesterday: Total CURRENT Cases today: 58 New Cases Today: 7 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 36,017 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 403 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3760 Total […]

Public Health Nurse Job Opening

  We’re hiring! The Clinton County Health Department is currently seeking applications for Public Health Nurse. For details and to complete an application, visit www.clintoncountygov.com/employment/job. All applications must be emailed or mailed to the address listed in the job posting. NO applications will be accepted via Facebook.

Tractor Parade In Peru Hamlet – Friday, Dec. 11th beginning at 7 p.m.

If your children like farm tractors, they’re going to enjoy what happens this Friday in the Peru hamlet. Beginning at 7 p.m. several local farmers will be parading their tractors through many of the hamlet’s street. The parade will begin at the Irwin Farm in the Jarvis Rd., proceed down Jarvis Rd., Right on Elm […]

Stefanik calls for pause on NY prison visitation | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | 

Source: Stefanik calls for pause on NY prison visitation | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik has joined North Country NYSCOPBA representatives in calling for a pause on state prison visitation policies.

Lake Monsters out as Oakland A’s affiliate

Source: Lake Monsters out as Oakland A’s affiliate

AuSable Valley extends all student remote learning | Sun Community News District closes in-person classes through Jan. 19

Source: AuSable Valley extends all student remote learning | Sun Community News District closes in-person classes through Jan. 19

’70 percent of our system is restored’: UVMMC estimates millions lost in cyberattack

Source: ’70 percent of our system is restored’: UVMMC estimates millions lost in cyberattack

Parents Celebrate The Holiday Season and The Class of 2021

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a long line of cars transporting the Peru High Schol Class of 2021 at the school tonight, thanks to several senior class parents’ hard work. The parents raised funds to erect a teacher and staff thank you and appreciation sign, delivered cookies and Dunkin gift cards to teachers […]

United Helpers reports 12th COVID-19 nursing home death in Ogdensburg | NCPR News

Source: United Helpers reports 12th COVID-19 nursing home death in Ogdensburg | NCPR News

NY COVID vaccine: Number of doses to be distributed in each region

Source: NY COVID vaccine: Number of doses to be distributed in each region

Aging Series: Adirondack 46er Still Hiking In His Seventh Decade | WAMC

Source: Aging Series: Adirondack 46er Still Hiking In His Seventh Decade | WAMC

Flags, Towns and Symbolism in the ADK  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Flags, Towns and Symbolism in the ADK  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Stewart’s spends $45M on new, rebuilt stores in 2020

Source: Stewart’s spends $45M on new, rebuilt stores in 2020

Health screenings likely to be part of Canada border reopening

Source: Health screenings likely to be part of Canada border reopening

Essex County Dec. 8 COVID-19 Report: 11 New Cases

  Total CURRENT Cases today: 50 New Cases Today: 11 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 35,448 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 383 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3757 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 90

A struggling hamlet and a lake monster: Can ‘Champ’ help Port Henry? | NCPR News

Source: A struggling hamlet and a lake monster: Can ‘Champ’ help Port Henry? | NCPR News

North Country shutdown dependent on hospital capacity, says regional control board | NCPR News

Source: North Country shutdown dependent on hospital capacity, says regional control board | NCPR News

Franklin County Reports 23 New Positives/Probables and 13.73% Positivity Rate

Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face-covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or rideshare – keep […]

Local Dec. 8 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +21, Recovered -3, Active 101, Tested +370

Since our 12/7 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. *Please note that 3 individuals were incorrectly identified as recovered in our 12/7 report. These individuals were captured by our reporting system as recovered but had not been officially released from isolation. There are currently 101 active cases of COVID-19 in our […]

Cuomo: If hospitals are overwhelmed, regions will shut down | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Source: Cuomo: If hospitals are overwhelmed, regions will shut down | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

A minute a day keeps the blues away for Essex County musician | NCPR News

Source: A minute a day keeps the blues away for Essex County musician | NCPR News

Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibit at The Strand Center for the Arts!

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition, featuring paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more, all created by area artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh and will be open for only one day: Saturday, December 12, […]