The Peru Gazette

Source: North Country’s minimum wage to rise to $13.20 | NCPR News

Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: While hiking on her day off on Sept. 20, Forest Ranger Temple encountered a hiker from Florida who sustained a lower leg injury near the summit of Indian Head on the Adirondack Mountain Reserve. Ranger Temple contacted DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch at 1:45 p.m. requesting additional Ranger assistance […]

Plattsburgh, September 28, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved booster shots for eligible individuals who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals Thursday, September 30, 2021. Residents who are eligible can register for a CCHD clinic regardless […]

“Knocking on the door The hodgepodge of project locations so far approved in the park has given some local leaders pause. The state and federal push for more renewable energy has solar developers knocking on Adirondackers’ doors, but some are wondering if large solar projects belong in the park and, if so, where. Even stalwart […]

Source: Hochul touts environmental, economic projects in the Adirondacks

Since our 9/27 update, 57 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. – […]

Source: Climate change conference set for Oct. 21 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“Over the weekend, in a lengthy statement, Winooski schools Superintendent Sean McMannon said three opponents from the visiting team, Enosburg Falls High School, as well as some spectators, used racially abusive slurs against Winooski players. Those included the N word, McMannon wrote.” Source: Allegations of racist slurs, violence mar Vermont youth soccer game

Source: Adirondack search and rescues down since 2020, but so is the ranger force | NCPR News

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brooktoday Tuesday, September 28th   from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to install a sewer line.  There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

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Source: Trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween is ‘absolutely’ safe, CDC director says – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse nursing homes report staff vaccination surge ahead of NY deadline – syracuse.com