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Source: UVM expands quarantine housing as Covid cases climb for the semester – VTDigger

Source: GOP, Conservative leaders discuss ditching John Katko over impeachment vote – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo proposing senior STAR school tax changes, critics say no

Source: The Adirondacks need more young people, report finds | NCPR News

Source: Fake COVID-19 Tests Lead To Heavy Fines For Travellers: Transport Canada – MTL Blog

Source: Fighting since Day One: Local snowmobiler LaGoy reflects on accident, recovery | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: 25 CVPH staffers out due to COVID patient cluster | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Vermont’s public school enrollment dropped by about 5% this fall – VTDigger

Source: Dragonflies: Learning to swim before they fly – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Summer camps, kids birthday party hot spots are set to re-open | NCPR News

Chazy, New York. Unprecedented agricultural water quality research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is producing significant insight into how nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen are transported across and through soil. On February 24, 2021, project leader Laura Klaiber, a nutrient management researcher at the Miner Institute in Chazy, New […]

Source: Clinton Co. adopts updated CDC quarantine guidance | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Source: United Way seals 2021 fundraising campaign with a kiss | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In a time when need is greater than ever, the North Country community has once again rallied behind their neighbors to help make the local United Way’s 2021 fundraise Video courtesy Scott Osborne     

February 19, 2021. The Department of Health will allow nursing home visitations in accordance with CDC guidance. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to nursing homes at no cost. Guidance on visitations will be available beginning Monday, February 22. Starting […]

The governor says that effective Tuesday, February 23, people who have waited two weeks after having their second dose of the vaccine do not need to quarantine after travel. The same goes for visitors to Vermont if they can prove they’ve been fully vaccinated. Source: Scott to loosen restrictions for travelers, long-term care facilities

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or […]

Source: Vermont Supreme Court upholds historic gun control law – VTDigger

Source: Scott creates commission to study viability of Vermont’s agriculture industry – VTDigger

Since our 2/18 update, 44 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 death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to 25. Note: Our next case update will be provided Monday, February 22. Here […]

Source: Infectious disease expert says Cuomo aide’s claim he advised governor ‘not true’

Feb. 19 – At the Thursday night meeting of the Clinton County Republican Committee. The Committee unanimously endorsed the following candidates for County office. Area Two Legislator – Francis Peryea Area Four Legislator – James Monty Area Six Legislator – Aaron Fung Area Ten Legislator – Thomas Clark   The search continues for candidates for […]

Source: ‘It’s scary.’ North Country native says conditions in Texas are similar to ice storm of 1998

On Feb.12, ECOs Manns, Hilliard, Shaw, Toth, and Pasciak began a series of multi-day snowmobile details to ensure riders are complying with state regulations. The Officers started off conducting a snowmobile checkpoint on the trail system in the town of Broadalbin and shifted to trails in the village of Mayfield that evening after receiving complaints […]

Source: Onondaga County considers reducing 6-foot distancing in schools to let more kids into class – syracuse.com