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Clinton County Reports 26 Additional Covid Positives

Since our 9/15 update, 26 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 99,092 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/5. As of 9/5, 64% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 61% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 74% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 422 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/14. As of 9/14, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.6%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/14, 59 individuals hospitalized (15 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Mold-Rite under new ownership | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mold-Rite under new ownership | News | pressrepublican.com

Town of Clinton Cemetery Tour – Saturday, October 2nd, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

The Clinton County Historical Association and Town of Clinton Historian Rebecca LeClair will be hosting a cemetery tour on October 2nd.

The tour will start at the original Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery at the intersection of Clinton Mills Rd and State Route 189, proceed to the second Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, followed by the Frontier Cemetery concluding with lunch at Dick’s Country Store. Town Historian Rebecca LeClair will be leading the tour and providing attendees with intriguing historical information about each site. Dick’s Country Store is on the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) list of very special places.

The handouts will include site guides, brief cemetery histories, and instructions on how to safely clean cemetery stones. Handouts and lunch are included with the registration fee of $15. COVID safety requirements will be respected. To register for the tour, please call the Clinton County Historical Museum at 518-561-0340 or email director@clintoncountyhistorical.org.

Adirondack Coast Sports Announces Extension of Indoor Field Sports Programs

Agreement between City of Plattsburgh and Elevate518, LLC continues the use of the Crete Civic Center for the next three seasons
 
Elevate518 LLC News Release
 
Plattsburgh, NY – Elevate518, LLC and the City of Plattsburgh have signed an agreement to continue the momentum of the 2020-2021 indoor field sports program at the Crete Memorial Civic Center in Plattsburgh, NY.
 
Elevate518 LLC, operating through its subsidiary Adirondack Coast Sports, managed the popular indoor field sports programs during the 2020-2021 winter season, which included soccer and flag football leagues, and lacrosse and baseball activities. In collaboration with the City of Plattsburgh, an arrangement for the next three seasons was reached in June 2021. Elevate518, LLC will have use of the Crete Civic Center for indoor sports activities and special events from November 1 through April 30 in 2022, 2023 and 2024, while the City considers next steps for the building as part of the larger City Beach redevelopment planning.
“This was a very positive and mutually beneficial arrangement that clearly benefits area youth and adults, and we are excited to continue this program for the region,” said Elevate518, LLC CEO Steve Peters. “Last year’s season required some quick reactions with both the approvals and the uncharted territory of COVID. We were ‘building the airplane on the way down’ so-to-speak which, all things considered, was a positive thing at a very dark time. This longer-term agreement allows stability and the ability to focus on programmatic changes and continual improvement. Safety and officiating improvements, playoff structures, and new communication tools are in the works for this upcoming season. And, as with last year’s program where we had no documented cases of COVID in the building, we will be in continual contact with the Health Department to provide the safest program possible.”
 
As in year’s past, two sessions will be offered (November 1, 2021-January 31, 2022, and February 1-April 30, 2022). Programs range from 8-and-under through adult in both soccer and flag football. Rentals for a variety of events are also available. Registration for the first session will begin on October 1, 2021 and can be done online at www.adirondackcoastsports.com. With only one field available, programs and rental hours fill up quickly.

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Nighthawks open gymnastics season with win | Sun Community News PERU | 

Source: Nighthawks open gymnastics season with win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity gymnastics team scored the first win of the new season, earning a 158.95-146.75 victory over Plattsburgh High Sept. 14.

CVAC girls XC: Nighthawks earn sweep | Sun Community News POINT AU ROCHE | 

Source: CVAC girls XC: Nighthawks earn sweep | Sun Community News POINT AU ROCHE | The Peru varsity girls cross country team scored a trio of wins Sept. 14 over Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton and Seton Catholic Sept. 14.

Local Holocaust survivor documentary to premiere at The Strand | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Foliage report for Sept 15-21: Fall colors starting to appear – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Foliage report for Sept 15-21: Fall colors starting to appear – – The Adirondack Almanack

1,000s of unvaccinated NY docs, nurses face firing after court ruling. Others might get ‘escape hatch’ – syracuse.com

Source: 1,000s of unvaccinated NY docs, nurses face firing after court ruling. Others might get ‘escape hatch’ – syracuse.com

Armed home invasion nets 27 year prison sentences | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD 

N.Y. EMTs now authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

N.Y. unveils new universal mask requirements | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Plans in Place For 2021 Applefest

Covid regulations in effect on Sept. 18th will be in place. Everyone is advised to have your mask with you! Unvaccinated individuals must wear face coverings if social distancing cannot be maintained outdoors and all individuals must wear face coverings at all times indoors.
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 crafters will open at 10 a.m. Food booths begin opening at 10:30 a.m., followed by games and raffles. The community parade leaves the Peru Elementary School at 11 a.m. The Plattsburgh Police Fife and Drum Corps will march and perform. The rocking On Three Band will perform throughout the afternoon. There will be several new games for children of all ages, plus apple fritters, fried dough, hot dogs, Michigans, burgers, sausages and the K of C’s famous chicken BBQ.

+36 Additional Positive Covid cased in Clinton County in 24 Hours

Since our 9/14 update, 36 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This individual was not vaccinated. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-five.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 99,092 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/5. As of 9/5, 64% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 61% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 74% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 315 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/13. As of 9/13, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.4%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/13, 58 individuals hospitalized (12 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Superintendent reveals his picks for new Burlington High School site

Source: Superintendent reveals his picks for new Burlington High School site

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 27th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Report: NYS threatens to cut funding or send people with disabilities to Tupper Lake facility | NCPR News

Source: Report: NYS threatens to cut funding or send people with disabilities to Tupper Lake facility | NCPR News

Coins for Cats, Dollars for Dogs

Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A Plattsburgh man was taken to the hospital Sept. 11 

“Authorities said Craig Panton, 66, was riding his motorcycle on Route 11 when he attempted to turn onto Plank Road and was hit by a truck being driven by 41-year-old Patrick Borrette of Plattsburgh, who was trying to turn onto Route 11 from Plank Road.”

Source: Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A Plattsburgh man was taken to the hospital Sept. 11 after his motorcycle was hit in the intersection of Route 11 and Plank Road.

Owners look to sell, realign Westport Golf | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Halls say they won’t open course next year

Source: Owners look to sell, realign Westport Golf | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Halls say they won’t open course next year

Best colleges ranked: 7 Upstate NY schools make top 100 on U.S. News & World Report list – syracuse.com

Source: Best colleges ranked: 7 Upstate NY schools make top 100 on U.S. News & World Report list – syracuse.com

NYC begins enforcing proof of vaccine mandate in restaurants, theaters, gyms – syracuse.com

Source: NYC begins enforcing proof of vaccine mandate in restaurants, theaters, gyms – syracuse.com

Social Security recipients still on track for biggest cost-of-living hike in years – syracuse.com

“Beneficiaries could see their payments rise by 6% to 6.1% in January, according to a recent estimate from the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for seniors. That would be the biggest cost-of-living hike since 1983, when a 7.4% increase took effect.”

Source: Social Security recipients still on track for biggest cost-of-living hike in years – syracuse.com

New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Judge blocks NY from denying religious exemptions in health worker vaccine mandate – syracuse.com

Source: Judge blocks NY from denying religious exemptions in health worker vaccine mandate – syracuse.com