The Peru Gazette

Source: Robo Assist: New machine aids in joint replacements at ADK Health | Local News | pressrepublican.com

According to the evening update, “of 42 total (COVID positive) cases at Essex Center, 26 are nursing home residents and 16 are nursing home employees.” Source: *UPDATED* 16 Essex Center staff positive for COVID | Sun Community News 42 total COVID-19 cases associated with Essex Center outbreak.

Source: Hiking to history: Virginia woman sets new Adirondack 46 High Peaks record | NCPR News

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 4:00–5:00 pm via Zoom  RSVP: dmwardell76@gmail.com for emailed Zoom link to join by computer or phone  Co-hosted by the Clinton County Historical Association and the League of Women Voters of the North Country  The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of the North Country and Clinton […]

Source: Plattsburgh School Updates Reopening Plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After outcry from parents over full in-person instruction, the district is beginning a hybrid model this fall.

Source: Essex Center COVID-19 death leaves family sad, angry | Sun Community News Judy Frenier-Ryan, 65, made elder care her life’s work

Source: Essex County Health Department confirm 2 more deaths from Essex Center Outbreak

A special treat is in store this weekend: an album release party taking place at the Harborside, featuring one of the North Country’s favorite jazz ensembles: the Wickmoore Jazz Trio! Brothers Nelson Moore (drums, vocals) and Eli Moore (bass) were born and raised in Saranac before going on to complete degrees in musical studies at […]

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Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 cases at an Elizabethtown nursing home, the county health department reported Wednesday. Source: COVID outbreak hits E-town nursing home | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | After avoiding a major outbreak through the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic, Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 […]

Source: ‘The journey of a lifetime’: Parishville woman reflects on hiking 46 High Peaks in under a week | NCPR News

Source: Road salt and lawsuits – – The Adirondack Almanack

  Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case count updates. Keep up the good work Clinton County! ✔️ Wear a mask 😷 ✔️ Practice social distancing ✔️ Wash your hands

Source: Duck, goose hunting season dates set for fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Seeing Green: Public asked to watch for algal blooms | News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh is not the only city facing challenges. Ogdensburg faces many of the same issues. Source: Ogdensburg’s new mayor upends aging port city’s politics, but not everyone’s a fan | NCPR News

Source: Montreal’s New COVID-19 Case Counts Per Borough Has Just Been Released – MTL Blog

Source: McDonald’s on the lake reopens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Beekmantown CS offering in person, digital options for return to school | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | Students here will have the option of returning to school full time or in a digital model, according to superintendent Dan Mannix.

Response rates to-date range from 61 percent in Clinton County to just 18 percent in rural Hamilton County. Source: Census participation lags in North Country as new deadline approaches | NCPR News

Source: Stewart’s Shops Super Store opens in Port Henry – Mountain Lake PBS

By John T. Ryan Peru – Ideally, Peru Highway Department Superintendent Michael Farrell would like to repave about four miles of Town of Peru roads each year. His department maintains 82 miles of town roads and asphalt has a 20-year rule of thumb life-expectancy. There are variables such as traffic volume, vehicle weight, and weather […]