The Peru Gazette

Source: Religious objections, labor shortages, and protests highlight the challenge to vaccine mandates | NCPR News

Source: Three Fort Drum soldiers die by suspected suicide within 72 hours | NCPR News

Source: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is safe and works in kids ages 5 to 11

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell. “Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s several miracles’ – syracuse.com

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell.”

Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s several miracles’ – syracuse.com

Source: U.S. panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for elderly, high-risk – syracuse.com

“I encourage new and experienced anglers alike to take advantage of the upcoming Free Fishing Day, which gives everyone the chance to try the sport at no cost and introduce family and friends to a new hobby,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a Sept. 17 announcement.

Source: N.Y. hosts Free Fishing Day Sept. 25 | Sun Community News ALBANY | Anglers of all abilities are encouraged to cast a line and enjoy the experience during the state’s fifth Free Day Day being held Saturday, Sept. 25 to coincide with National Hunting and Fis

Source: Peru to the core: Annual Peru Applefest celebration returns today | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Ground game leads Peru past AuSable Valley | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: In first month of school, University of Vermont records 85 positive Covid cases – VTDigger

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 21^st at 3:30 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss current litigation and the employment history of particular person(s).  At this time, no other District business is anticipated for this meeting.

The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

The meeting is open to the public and all current District, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed.  The public may only view the brief open/public sessions of the meeting.  Executive Session is not available for viewing/attendance.

Thank you.

Source: City Police to host Amnesty Gun BuyBack event | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Police Department, in partnership with New York Attorney General Letitia James, will be hosting an Amnesty Gun BuyBack event Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Source: UPDATED: SUNY police officer mourned following motorcycle crash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Family, friends and fellow law enforcement are now mourning the loss of SUNY Plattsburgh Police Officer Robert J. Mesec following a motorcycle crash in Penns

Source: Clinton County COVID-19 cases top 200 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With widespread contact tracing efforts underway, the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Clinton County has prompted at least one temporary switch to remote learning and numerous quar

Source: 3 students removed after gun threat locked down South Burlington schools – VTDigger

Source: Vermont to resettle 100 Afghan evacuees – VTDigger

Source: Former state police mechanic admits to stealing over $24K in auto parts, officials say – syracuse.com

Source: What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Source: Amazon to hire 1,500 in Clay, up from 1,000 as e-commerce business soars – syracuse.com

Source: Town of Plattsburgh urges vigilance amid employee COVID-19 case | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A deep cleaning of Town of Plattsburgh offices was underway Sept. 16 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Source: Honor Flight to bring life-changing opportunity to terminally ill veteran | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Among the 28 North Country veterans about to embark on a life changing trek to Washington, D.C. will be North Country Honor Flight’s first Afghan/I

Source: N.Y. ends hiring freeze | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Sept. 16, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of the state hiring freeze through the end of the fiscal year, supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts. 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (09/16/2021) –Visitation has resumed at the UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) after staff, residents and support personnel tested negative for COVID-19. The testing was conducted in accordance with the New York State Department of Health guidelines.The SNF paused visitation on September 10 when a CVPH employee, who had been on the unit in a support capacity, tested positive for COVID-19.

Visitors are welcome once again, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All visitors are screened upon entering the unit and masks are required.

SNF staff continue to wear the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and further testing as required by DOH guidelines will continue.

CVPH SNF Administrator Susan Biondolillo said she continues to be in awe of the SNF team and their commitment to providing great care to the residents. “Throughout this pandemic the staff have done a tremendous job during some difficult times – always keeping our residents as top priority. This was another example of that commitment.”