The Peru Gazette

Adk Daily Enterprise @AdkEnterprise NOW HIRING … REPORTER: Adirondack Daily Enterprise and Lake Placid News have an immediate opening for a reporter to cover the Lake Placid region. Email resume, references, samples to Managing Editor Elizabeth Izzo at eizzo@adirondackdailyenterprise.com.

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse – Sunday, August 8, 2021 Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 1:20 pm, Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person   The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical […]

Plattsburgh, NY July 23, 2021 The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) OB/GYN was officially designated as a New York State Breastfeeding Friendly Practice on May 25th, 2021, making them the seventh designated health care practice in Clinton County. CVPH OB/GYN was supported in this effort by the Creating Breastfeeding […]

Source: Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Source: Blue Jays bid Buffalo farewell, will return to Toronto for home games – syracuse.com

                Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that two of his constituents were appointed to the New York State Rural Health Council –former Congressman Bill Owens and Citizen Advocates CEO James Button.                                                                                         “Efforts to improve public health face unique challenges in the North Country because of its expansive area and limited access to health care […]

  Kyra Maddix-Vocals Ray Parent-Guitars, Vocals Pete Lawrence-Drums, Vocals Michael Maddix-Bass, Vocals Sponsored by the Town of Peru.  Free Admission. 

Since our 7/19 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, July 26. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According […]

The effect of the Delta variant is being felt across the country, including here in New York, where new cases and the positivity rate have ticked up over the last several weeks. Largely, the COVID-19 pandemic is a “pandemic of the unvaccinated,” in the words of the CDC Director. Nearly all COVID deaths are unvaccinated […]

Source: Lake Placid Olympic Venue Upgrades | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Carthage school reunion sparks COVID-19 cluster | NCPR News

July 22, 2021 – Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers with disabilities suffer much higher rates […]

Source: Rangers locate overdue hikers on West Canada Lake, Mt. Redfield trails – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Heavy rains lead to Burlington sewer overflow

Source: Simpson urges North Country participation in redistricting process | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Assemblyman Matt Simpson is urging North Country residents to make their voices heard and get involved in the 2021 redistricting process.

Source: Blue-green scum plagues popular beaches, boat launch areas | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Cyanobacteria causes toxic blooms on Lake Champlain shores

Source: NYS Fair reveals special days schedule; free admission for seniors every day – syracuse.com

This is a report every North Country resident should watch! Source: Nurses and health care professionals gather in Burlington to call for change

“On Tuesday, the hospital revealed for the first time how the attack was carried out. Gentile explained that an employee took a corporate laptop on vacation last fall and opened a personal email from their local homeowners association.  “It was a legitimate email from a legitimate company,” Gentile said. “Unfortunately, that company had been hacked.” […]

Source: Loon Lake concert series to return | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security had extended a ban on non-essential travel for Canadians crossing the border until August 21st. Source: US extends border restrictions on non-essential travel by Canadians | NCPR News

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Thursday,  July 22th  from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm to replace a water line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  

Plattsburgh, July 21, 2021. As New York State reduces its large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations in the North Country, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will work together to continue those services for Clinton County residents.  “The large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations offered […]

Source: Beloved Beartracks Band Brings Bluegrass Back To Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS