The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan  On March 15th in response to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis the Peru Central School District and 15 other area districts suspended on-campus education through at least April 17th. Since then Peru administrators, teachers and staff have been striving to continue educating the district’s approximate 1,800 students. Last Friday and in a […]

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Folks, passing along the link below which takes you to a Governor’s page for complete Guidance of Essential Serivces Under the “New York State on Pause” Executive Order issues on the 20th indicating that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8pm on Sunday, March 22nd. Common sense must prevail and […]

Source: ‘People want to be prepared’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh, March 20, 2020. A third case of COVID-19 has been identified in Clinton County. The female, in her thirties, was identified as a direct contact of the second confirmed case. Since that time, she has been quarantined at home to limit the possibility of spreading the virus to others. The individual is now isolated […]

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As per Governor Cuomo’s office and Assemblyman Billy’s Jones’ office who has been in direct contact with Supervisor McDonald, all non-essential employees are being sent home as of 3:00 pm today, March 20, 2020. Those who can, will work from home. In an effort to protect our Town workers and the public from exposure during […]

**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of April 13, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

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A message from Bishop Terry R. LaValley Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In light of more recent developments concerning the Coronavirus and its effect on the most vulnerable of our faith family, particularly our elderly, all public Masses in the Diocese of Ogdensburg beginning Wednesday, March 18 are suspended until further notice. We will […]

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Source: Total of 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont – VTDigger

From the Office of Dr. Mark Davey, District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services: Champlain Valley Educational Services BOCES and its 16 component school districts unanimously decided to close schools immediately until at least April 19, 2020. The districts, in collaboration with the county Health Departments, will remain in regular communication to assess the situation. […]

Source: NEW: School districts across the North Country to close amidst coronavirus concerns | NCPR News

Out of respect for the warnings health officials have issued regarding CORVID-19 and concern for our members and the public attending our meetings, the Clinton County Historical Association has postponed all CCHA sponsored events in March and April.  Additionally, we have closed the CCHA Museum to the public until further notice. Inquiries can be submitted […]

Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, organizers hosting large gatherings must postpone or cancel any events with in-person attendance of more than 500 participants. Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, private and public operators of establishments or organizers of events with fewer than 500 occupants or attendees must operate at no more than 50% of […]

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