The Peru Gazette

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

A message from the National Park Foundation One hundred years ago today, the 19th Amendment became part of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing many women the right to vote. That’s why today has been proclaimed Women’s Equality Day! Our national parks across the country preserve and share stories of trailblazing women who dared to imagine a […]

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home to expand under new ownership | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The historical Vila’s Home will see existing rooms revamped as well as an addition of several more rooms to help those with assisted memory care needs.

Source: UVM researchers show little progress in traffic stop disparities – VTDigger

Mayor Ben Walsh will slash $18.1 million from the city’s budget by freezing hiring and mandating furloughs more than 400 employees, including himself and his top staff. Source: Walsh slashes $18M from Syracuse budget: Furloughs, service cuts, no layoffs – syracuse.com

Source: Battle of Plattsburgh event secures over $5K in grants | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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

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

Plattsburgh, August 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting the death of a Clinton County resident due to COVID-19. This case is linked to the recent Essex Center outbreak and was reported by the Essex County Health Department on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2020. This is the fifth death due […]

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 […]

As we prepare for the upcoming 2020 election, it is critical we protect the most fundamental cornerstone of our democracy—the right to vote. Today, I signed legislation that ensures every registered New Yorker has options on how to vote in November in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation signed into law today also […]

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: Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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: Pandemic will hit Syracuse’s wallet harder than almost any other city in America (report) – syracuse.com

This story gives more details on the cancellation and its impact on the parish. Source: Peru Applefest canceled | Sun Community News PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has made the decision to cancel their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Source: Closures due to pandemic continue to hit Adirondack businesses

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: Black vultures make appearance in southern Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

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

Reported by the North Country Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Friday that the Canadian and U.S governments will extend the Canada-U.S. land border closure for another 30 days until September 21. The closure to non-essential travel has been in place for months, but with caseloads still high in many U.S. states, the […]

Source: COVID-19 sidelines 165th Redford Picnic | News | pressrepublican.com

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

Proposal Combats Climate Change by Requiring Decreases in Methane and Other Harmful Gases-40 percent by 2030, 85 percent by 2050 Two Virtual Public Hearings Scheduled for October 2020 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emission statewide and implement the Climate Leadership and […]

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