The Peru Gazette

Source: Margaret Sullivan: What happens to society — and our democracy — when community and regional journalism dries up – The Washington Post

Source: Hikers demonstrate what not to do when winter hiking | Sun Community News KEENE | Safety tips could have saved face – and toes.

Source: Tops supports March of Dimes with fundraiser campaign | Sun Community News WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. | Campaign raises nearly $20 K for March of Dimes.

  St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 1, 2021   Shepherds Pie Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.

Source: New antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here’s what you need to know | NCPR News

Source: Hospitals Treating Record Number of COVID Patients | Off Message

Peru’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo has been rescheduled from Friday, December 3rd to Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The change was necessary given the number of town employees who tested COVID positive. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back in action on December 10th.

30 November 2021 The New York State Police are investigating a bank robbery at the Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union in Keeseville. The robbery happened around 10:40 am at the location at 1716 Front Street. A suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public at this time.

Since our 11/29 update, 49 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 forty-nine. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Plattsburgh, November 30, 2021. Over the next few months, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will travel to area schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics to area students ages 5-11.  “We have been working with our local districts since we learned of the approval for this age group,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Essential nonresident workers who drive into the US have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 22, the White House was expected to announce. Truck drivers, emergency responders and government officials will be held to the same rules as those traveling across the border from Canada or Mexico for […]

Source: State Police say shooting in Alburgh arose from hunting dispute

Source: The Glens Falls ICU is full of unvaccinated patients. Still, some deny COVID exists | NCPR News

Source: Vermont construction company agrees to pay millions in settlement

Source: Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Community rallies to save Moriah Shock | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Federal government wipes out $2 billion more in student loans – syracuse.com

Source: NYC residents directed to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccine status, as Omicron confirmed in Canada – syracuse.com

Source: CNY village approves retail marijuana by a single vote, in example of a divided NY – syracuse.com

Source: Rep. Tom Suozzi enters race for governor, fourth Democrat to declare | NCPR News

Source: New report shows tobacco companies targeting certain groups in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid ski jumps upgraded ahead of Olympic trials | NCPR News

AGENDA – Planning Board = WEDNESDAY, December 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU   1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of November 10, 2021 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATIONS:   1. P2021-064 Site Plan Review with […]

Since our 11/26 update, 97 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. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna […]

Source: Leahy reflects on his decadeslong career, the changing landscape of American politics and his cautious optimism for the future – VTDigger