The Peru Gazette

Since our 8/26 update, 52 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Currently, CCHD is seeing a mix of cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. In most of these cases, the vaccines are doing what they are supposed to do – prevent severe symptoms and hospitalization. Many cases are connected through large gatherings, workplaces, […]

Source: University of Vermont reaches 100% student vaccination rate

Source: State trooper injured after diving over guard rail to avoid getting hit by car on I-81 – syracuse.com

Source: Ausable Forks gears up for community celebration | Sun Community News AUSABLE FORKS | The annual Labor Day weekend Community Celebration in Ausable Forks will return in 2021 with an afternoon of fun for all ages.

Peru – The 21st Annual Run for Jon took place today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard. Here are photos of a few of the kind people who are participating. The Run for Jon is an annual race to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of […]

By John T. Ryan September 28, 2021 – The North Country Honor Flight honored two veteran flights this morning #32 and #32, a total of twenty-eight Korean War, Vietnam veterans. Several hundred people attended the 7 a.m. send-off ceremony. The U.S. Oval Fag flew at half-mast in honor of the members of the U.S. military […]

Source: Burlington airport director refuses mayor’s call for his resignation – VTDigger

Big problems in the Queen City Source: Burlington school caught in the crossfire in latest shooting

North Country Honor Flights #32 and #33 carrying twenty-eight veterans departed U.S. Oval at 8 a.m. to board a plane to Washington D.C. where they visiting our national war monuments. They arrive back at the Oval tonight at 8:30 p.m. for a welcome home ceremony. All are invited! A huge number of motorcycles escorted the […]

Source: Afghanistan collapse “too raw to talk about” for some North Country veterans | NCPR News

Source: All 62 counties in NY should now wear masks indoors due to high/substantial Covid spread: CDC – syracuse.com

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, throughout most of the state. “Resident Canada goose populations are high in many parts of New York, offering goose hunters significant opportunities to help DEC manage their populations,” Commissioner Seggos said. ”The September Canada […]

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Source: Vermont guard members serving at Kabul airport not injured in bombings

Source: State agencies work to address lead ammunition – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Farmers Markets are in Full Swing Across Northern New York – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Gov. Kathy Hochul officially names Brian Benjamin as NY lieutenant governor – syracuse.com

Source: NYS Fair attendance on pace for lowest in 40 years (despite adding more days) – syracuse.com

“Our Soldiers from Task Force Avalanche trained and deployed to support their combatant commander in whatever mission they might be assigned,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont’s adjutant general. “While we can’t always predict exactly what that mission may look like, I know our Soldiers are ready and will excel in this important humanitarian mission.” […]

Source: N.Y. prepares for fleeing Afghan refugees | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State is prepared to welcome the arrival of Afghan nationals fleeing violence and instability spreading throughout the troubled nation. 

Source: A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany – City & State New York

Since our 8/23 update, 31 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD continues to see ‘breakthrough’ cases. In most of these situations, the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to – reduced the severity of symptoms, chances of hospitalization, and death. None of these cases have required hospitalization. Regardless of vaccination status, CCHD […]

Source: Play honors 9/11 heroism and benefits North Country first responders – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Incarcerated Artists Display Works at John Brown Farm – Mountain Lake PBS

You only have this afternoon and tomorrow to view Gabe Dickens’ wonderful photo exhibit “North Country Exposures” at the Strand Center Gallery in the old Plattsburgh Post Office building, 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. It’s an amazing look at some of the most important local news events in the past decade. Photos include local scenic […]