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Archive for April, 2020

Peru’s Town services are working through a difficult time

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

Tele-Town Hall: Ask Our County Leaders

Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

Discover Jazz won’t take place in June due to coronavirus pandemic

Source: Discover Jazz won’t take place in June due to coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus sends Upstate NY dairy industry into ‘free fall’ as milk dumping soars – syracuse.com

As of April 8th: In the last week alone, farmers in the state dumped up to 35 million pounds of raw milk, according to one estimate, as demand for some dairy products evaporated and prices collapsed. Source: Coronavirus sends Upstate NY dairy industry into ‘free fall’ as milk dumping soars – syracuse.com

2019 Success Yields Double Digit Growth and $17.5M Contribution to the Stewart’s Shops Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Stewart’s Shops News Release   April 13, 2020 – In these uncertain times, Stewart’s Shops Partners have received some good news regarding their profit sharing statements. Existing ESOP accounts received approximately 17.5% growth on their existing accounts including over 6.3% in dividends. This success is from the service their great Partners provide, increased operating profitability, and […]

Letter to the Editor in today’s Press Republican concerning county government fiscal stress related to COVID-19

TO THE EDITOR: This is in regards to the April 7 article, “Davis, Stec share takes on state budget.” To glean more local information, I read the Clinton County Legislatures minutes for March 26. These are the most recent published. Therein one can read that our Clinton County Legislature is aware the state budget will […]

Stec, Assembly Colleagues urge federal action to help family farms

State agriculture industry on the brink of collapse due to coronavirus pandemic From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec candidate for NY State Senate Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) and his Assembly colleagues are calling on President Trump and New York’s Congressional delegation to take action on behalf of our agricultural industry. In a letter sent […]

Elmore SPCA news

Elmore Annual Easter Basket Raffle TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’ve had to revamp this fundraiser to maintain personal distancing safety measures. Updated fundraiser information: Drawing date: May 3rd; Location: Devin’s Gas and Deli in Jay Tickets: 8 for $5; Mail check payable to “Elmore SPCA” Vickie Trombley, 12 Rolling Mill Hill, AuSable Forks, NY, 12912. […]

Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Coronavirus: A [Free Digital] Book for Children

Source: Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Coronavirus: A [Free Digital] Book for Children

COVID-19 GLOBAL UPDATE

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 557,590 (+5.20%) Spain 166,831 (+0.49%) Italy 156,363 (+2.69%) France 133,670 (+2.25%) Germany 127,854 (+1.91%) UK 85,208 (+6.66%) China 83,135 (+0.01%) Iran 71,686 (+2.37%) Turkey 56,956 (+9.18%) Belgium 29,647  (0.00%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

A message from Hill and Hollow Music

Dear Friends, I hope you are staying well and strong in body and spirit during these dire days. It has been only three weeks since we cancelled our first events, but it seems like an eternity, as each day brings more devastating news, restrictions, and sad losses. Even so, are we not incredibly fortunate to […]

‘There’s no doubt in my mind’ – CVPH will survive | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

An ‘awesome person’ – Plattsburgh 2nd COVID-19 Victim 

Source: An ‘awesome person’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY

Action Recommended: Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH EXPECTED. * WHERE…PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN ADIRONDACKS AND […]

Burlington City Council to vote on measure to ground F-35s

Source: Burlington City Council to vote on measure to ground F-35s

South Burlington Holiday Inn will be Covid-19 recovery site for homeless population – VTDigger

Source: South Burlington Holiday Inn will be Covid-19 recovery site for homeless population – VTDigger

Quebec Now Has 12,846 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases & Montreal Remains The Epicentre – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Now Has 12,846 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases & Montreal Remains The Epicentre – MTL Blog

Clinton County Health Department Sunday, April 12th report

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 CCHD is reporting that as of Wednesday morning, 321 Clinton County residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 39 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifteen of these individuals have recovered, and 0 have died. Residents may access the NYS Department […]

Second COVID-19 death in Clinton County | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

A man in his 40’s per Mayor Read Source: Second COVID-19 death in Clinton County | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask (and Rules to Follow) | WIRED

Source: How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask (and Rules to Follow) | WIRED

NBC 5 Daily COVID-19 Update

The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. surpassed that of Italy today. The United States eclipsed Italy in reporting more than 20,000 dead. Deaths have been declining in recent days in Italy while rising rapidly in the U.S., where experts say we’re likely at the peak for the entire country, though some states […]

Easter Bunny coming at 5 p.m. today

Message received from Tracy Ebersole TODAY!! The Easter Bunny is coming to Town… at 5pm leaving Peru School Playground, left towards the Gazebo then left towards Stewart’s ending at St Augustines. Please, please practice social distancing and if you can’t please stay in your vehicle. We want everyone safe and the kids to be able […]

IRS extends more tax filing deadlines – The Washington Post

Source: IRS extends more tax filing deadlines – The Washington Post

Agenda – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

**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 27, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

A second Clinton County resident dies due to COVID-19 complications

4-11-20 Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 Case Update Plattsburgh, April 11, 2020. “Today we mourn the death of a second Clinton County resident due to complications of the COVID-19 virus, stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health for Clinton County. This is an extremely difficult time for the family and friends of both individuals and […]