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Archive for December, 2021

Upstate NY woman accused of stealing $1 million from Cortland roofing company – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate NY woman accused of stealing $1 million from Cortland roofing company – syracuse.com

Syracuse hires USDA sharpshooters again to control city’s deer population – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse hires USDA sharpshooters again to control city’s deer population – syracuse.com

Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS |

Source: Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | A reinvigorated Christmas in the Forks celebration culminated with a fireworks show Saturday night, but it was the state champion girls soccer team from AuSable Valley Central that got

New local shops open at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New locally owned shops have recently joined Champlain Centre. 

Source: New local shops open at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New locally owned shops have recently joined Champlain Centre. Three new stores – The Willows, LaLa café, and Bohemian Roots have all opened their doors at Champlain Centre this se

First-in-the-nation N.Y. homeowner assistance fund announced | Sun Community News ALBANY | O

“$539 million to help eligible homeowners avert mortgage delinquency, default, foreclosure, and displacement.” Source: First-in-the-nation N.Y. homeowner assistance fund announced | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Dec. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury’s approval to launch its […]

147 additional COVID-19 positives reported over weekend

Since our 12/3 update, 147 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. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. […]

Tioga outlasts Moriah in D title game | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | 

Source: Tioga outlasts Moriah in D title game | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | A game that was within one score through 36 minutes had Moriah varsity football fans excited to see what would happen in the fourth quarter of the NYSPHSAA Class D championship game Dec.

COVID-19 strikes a great number of Peru’s town employees

By John T. Ryan Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services. Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. […]

NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms – syracuse.com

Source: NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms – syracuse.com

Great News – Tractor Parade Route Extended

Washington Street has been added to the December 11th, 7. p. m. Peru Tractor Parade Route and the late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up […]

 Holiday Match Update: Over $516k Going to Local Charities So Far

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Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Source: Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

A surge in visitors to the Adirondacks means new management for the park | NCPR News

Source: A surge in visitors to the Adirondacks means new management for the park | NCPR News

Solar Grazing: A Ewe-nique Idea  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Solar Grazing: A Ewe-nique Idea  – – The Adirondack Almanack

3 Burlington school administrators on paid leave amid state, district investigations – VTDigger

Source: 3 Burlington school administrators on paid leave amid state, district investigations – VTDigger

N.Y. announces ‘Ski For Free’ incentive for youth vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. announces ‘Ski For Free’ incentive for youth vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | New York has announced a new incentive for booster shots and youth vaccines-a ‘Ski for Free’ sweepstakes for pass packages to area mountains, including Whiteface and G

Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | 

Source: Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | A Keeseville man is now behind bars for a strong-armed robbery at Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and in connection with a violent domestic dispute roughly one month ear

Dollar General Closed for Code Violations

  Peru, Dec. 3, 2021 – As of 10:30 this morning signs on the front door of the Dollar General store in Peru indicated that the store is closed until further notice.   A Town of Peru Code Enforcement Notice dated December , 2021 on the door read, “In accorance with Section 108 of the […]

50 additional COVID-19 positives reported, As of 12/1, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 8.4%.

Since our 12/2 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 6, 2021. 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 […]

Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

Source: Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Source: How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

For many North Country families, child care during the pandemic is worse than ever | NCPR News

Source: For many North Country families, child care during the pandemic is worse than ever | NCPR News

Moriah football shows love to community before state championship

Source: Moriah football shows love to community before state championship

64 additional COVID-19 positives reported

Since our 12/1 update, 64 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 […]

Health Dept. Nov. COVID-19 Recap. 24% K-12 students, faculty & staff, 67% not vaccinated