The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY July 23, 2021 The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) OB/GYN was officially designated as a New York State Breastfeeding Friendly Practice on May 25th, 2021, making them the seventh designated health care practice in Clinton County. CVPH OB/GYN was supported in this effort by the Creating Breastfeeding […]

The effect of the Delta variant is being felt across the country, including here in New York, where new cases and the positivity rate have ticked up over the last several weeks. Largely, the COVID-19 pandemic is a “pandemic of the unvaccinated,” in the words of the CDC Director. Nearly all COVID deaths are unvaccinated […]

Source: Lake Placid Olympic Venue Upgrades | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Blue-green scum plagues popular beaches, boat launch areas | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Cyanobacteria causes toxic blooms on Lake Champlain shores

“On Tuesday, the hospital revealed for the first time how the attack was carried out. Gentile explained that an employee took a corporate laptop on vacation last fall and opened a personal email from their local homeowners association.  “It was a legitimate email from a legitimate company,” Gentile said. “Unfortunately, that company had been hacked.” […]

On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security had extended a ban on non-essential travel for Canadians crossing the border until August 21st. Source: US extends border restrictions on non-essential travel by Canadians | NCPR News

Burlington is not the only place with blue-green algae problems. The Port Douglas Beach near Keeseville was deemed unsafe for swimming today. This photo was taken yesterday a few hundred yards north of Port Douglas Beach. This form of algae is hazardous to humans and animals. Visitors sometimes arrive at a rented camp not aware […]

Source: Cuomo signs voting reforms, advocate says there’s more work to do | NCPR News

PLEASE READ THE FULL ARTICLE.  IT’S NOT A SIMPLE AS THE HEADLINES MAKE IT LOOK! Americans crossing the border must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to entering Canada. The vaccines accepted by the Canadian Government include Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. Americans must show proof of vaccination before crossing the border. Unvaccinated […]

Source: BREAKING: Fully vaccinated Americans can cross Canadian border starting Aug. 9 | NCPR News

Source: New study reveals Burlington is trapping heat on par with much larger cities – VTDigger

Source: Village of Dannemora celebrates 120 years

Elizabeth Izzo from Peru! Congratulations, Elizabeth! She used to cover the Peru Town Board meetings for Sun Community News. Source: Enterprise hires new managing editor | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Request for Artifacts for New Exhibit   “…if you have small artifacts from Land of Make Believe, Santa’s Workshop, StoryTown or Gaslight Village that you would be willing to lend for an exhibit, we want to talk.” The Clinton County Historical Association invites County residents to be part of a new exhibit showcasing the many […]

Source: Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Source: Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to enter Canada by mid-August | Local 22/44 News

Source: Centennial Suffrage Auto Tour rolls into town Aug. 6, 7, 8 | Sun Community News LEWIS | Historic events mark work of suffragists 100+ years ago

Source: The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here’s What You Need To Know | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The Covid pandemic resulted in its cancellation last year, but this year the 43rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will occur on Saturday, September 18th. Traditionally a two-day event, the Applefest will be packed into one day of fun. The parish center filled with dozens of […]

Source: Village of Dannemora to celebrate 120th Anniversary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country districts face wide-spread bus driver shortages | Local News | pressrepublican.com

FIRST 8 YEARS OF CLINTON PARK Do you know where this building was? Keep reading and you’ll find out! Clue – it’s not Bailey Avenue Park. 1903 July 8 – The first game at Clinton Park will be played on Wednesday when the Plattsburghs will have as their opponents the strong Burlington team, and a […]

Source: It was illegal in New York to get your hair cut on Sundays, until today – syracuse.com