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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that as of 11:59 p.m. tonight (April 15) they will reduce hours of operation at four area out-ports: * HEMMINGFORD (Mooers) * LACOLLE ROUTE 221 (Overton Corners) * LACOLLE ROUTE 223 (Rouses Point) * TROUT RIVER The Canadian ports of entry at these three locations will now […]

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Source: NBC5 Continues Long-Standing Commitment to North Country, Announces Studio in New York

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced over $26 million in funding for NY-21 colleges and universities from the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over half will go to students in the form of financial aid grants. A full breakdown is below. “College students across the country have seen their lives […]

Milk is also being dumped in Peru Source: Milk shelves are empty, yet dairy farmers are dumping milk. Here’s why. | NCPR News

North Country COVID-19 Tracker Health officials say these numbers are likely an undercount of COVID-19 cases because testing in the North Country is severely limited.     Positive Recovered Deaths Total 631 187 17 Saratoga 229 6 St. Lawrence 99 28 1 Warren 69 45 2 Herkimer 48 21 3 Clinton 48 28 3 Jefferson […]

Source: First COVID-19 death in Warren County, third in Clinton County as North Country cases surpass 600 | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo signals rural NY might be able to start relaxing stay-home guidelines sooner than NYC | NCPR News

Source: NYS Prisons: Hundreds of staff and inmates contract COVID-19, advocates call for early release of inmates | NCPR News

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) today reported 47 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents of Clinton County. The number includes 43 cases, as of this morning, listed on the NYSDOH website. CCHD noted that 4 of the 47 individuals they are reporting were tested in Vermont. These four are not currently listed on the […]

Source: We asked how the coronavirus was impacting people’s lives in the North Country. Here’s what they said | NCPR News

Source: Layoff of 337 Glens Falls Hospital employees announced – Sun Community News & Printing

Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

Stewart’s Shops News Release   April 13, 2020 – In these uncertain times, Stewart’s Shops Partners have received some good news regarding their profit sharing statements. Existing ESOP accounts received approximately 17.5% growth on their existing accounts including over 6.3% in dividends. This success is from the service their great Partners provide, increased operating profitability, and […]

Elmore Annual Easter Basket Raffle TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’ve had to revamp this fundraiser to maintain personal distancing safety measures. Updated fundraiser information: Drawing date: May 3rd; Location: Devin’s Gas and Deli in Jay Tickets: 8 for $5; Mail check payable to “Elmore SPCA” Vickie Trombley, 12 Rolling Mill Hill, AuSable Forks, NY, 12912. […]

Dear Friends, I hope you are staying well and strong in body and spirit during these dire days. It has been only three weeks since we cancelled our first events, but it seems like an eternity, as each day brings more devastating news, restrictions, and sad losses. Even so, are we not incredibly fortunate to […]

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Source: Quebec Now Has 12,846 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases & Montreal Remains The Epicentre – MTL Blog

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 CCHD is reporting that as of Wednesday morning, 321 Clinton County residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 39 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifteen of these individuals have recovered, and 0 have died. Residents may access the NYS Department […]

“This is a notice that I have not been looking forward to but I have decided not to reopen the Ground Round Grill and Bar in Plattsburgh. My family has been operating restaurants in Northern NY and Vermont since 1956. After serving in the Navy from 1968 to 1972 I joined my father in the […]

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