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Archive for January, 2022

NFL’s NY Giants fire Joe Judge as coach after 10-23 record in 2 years – syracuse.com

Source: NFL’s NY Giants fire Joe Judge as coach after 10-23 record in 2 years – syracuse.com

NY has $530M to help homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. Here’s how to apply – syracuse.com

Source: NY has $530M to help homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. Here’s how to apply – syracuse.com

A CNY gay teen shares his ‘biggest challenge’; school’s response sets off a storm – syracuse.com

Source: A CNY gay teen shares his ‘biggest challenge’; school’s response sets off a storm – syracuse.com

CDC advises against travel to Canada because of Covid surge – syracuse.com

Source: CDC advises against travel to Canada because of Covid surge – syracuse.com

Time to Enjoy Great Spaghetti Again

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a take-out-only spaghetti dinner accompanied by salad, bread, and dessert on Saturday, January 22nd at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. $10 (Adults), $5 (15 and under). COVID-19 has limited Knight’s fund-raising. Your support will be very much appreciated.

Visitation Guidelines Updated for CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility – Pre-visit testing, mandatory masking guidelines issued by NYS DOH

PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/11/2022) – Beginning Wednesday, January 12, all visitors to the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result received within 24-hours of their visit, and must wear a surgical mask for the duration of their time in the facility, […]

New York: Health departments swamped by Omicron can stop Covid contact tracing | Local News | buffalonews.com

Source: New York: Health departments swamped by Omicron can stop Covid contact tracing | Local News | buffalonews.com

Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News

“Hochul also warned that pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, with 91% of children 5 to 11 still unvaccinated. She urged parents to get their children vaccinated, calling it “armor” to help children stay healthy through the pandemic.” Source: Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News

COVID-19 Testing by Appointment Only at CVPH Testing Center

Health care provider order required for test PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/11/2022) – Beginning Monday, January 17th, COVID-19 tests at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) COVID-19 testing site, located at 23 Hammond Lane, will require an appointment. Anyone requiring a test, with a physician’s order, should call (518) 314-3278 between 9 a.m. […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 12, 2021

BBQ Ribs Mixed Vegetables Baked Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All Are Welcome At Our Table!

Fire destroys Schuyler Falls auto repair shop

Source: Fire destroys Schuyler Falls auto repair shop

1 additional death and 139 additional lab-confirmed positives reported today

Since our 1/10 update, 139 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 brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-three. Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information […]

National Deer Association’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

January: The Art of the DOT

A message from Becky Pace at the Peru Free Library  Explore and compare the works of George Seurat, Paul Signac and Yayoi Kusama.   Check out our Facebook page if you are interested in joining our Artists of the Month private Facebook group to share ideas, artists’ blogs, links, etc.  This is not a class but […]

Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

Source: Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

Assemblyman Jones distributes COVID-19 testing kits throughout the North Country

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh State and one opened in Malone a […]

NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY – January 12, 2022 – National Today

A GREAT DAY to THANK YOUR PHARMACIST _ Source: NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY – January 12, 2022 – National Today

Dollar General aiming to reopen Wednesday

Story Update 01/11/21 at 9 a.m. The store’s new manager Dawn Andrews said the store will reopen Wednesday, not Tuesday. Goods sold in the freezers and refrigerators will not be available until at least this weekend. All frozen and refrigerated goods are being totally restocked. Peru Code enforcement Officer Robert Guynup ordered the store closed […]

Union pushes Hochul to deal with costly turnover of agency cops | NCPR News

Source: Union pushes Hochul to deal with costly turnover of agency cops | NCPR News

New NY state law bans insurers from rejecting you over what kind of dog you have – syracuse.com

Source: New NY state law bans insurers from rejecting you over what kind of dog you have – syracuse.com

CVES to open testing site for Clinton Co. students and staff | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: CVES to open testing site for Clinton Co. students and staff | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With recent state allotments of free at-home antigen tests for local K-12 students in Clinton County, officials are now working to also better streamline PCR CO

Cold snap brings advisories and school closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“As districts such as Plattsburgh City School District and Ausable Valley Central School District announced plans to cancel classes Jan. 11, the National Weather Service in Burlington said the coldest wind chill values will be seen between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m.” Source: Cold snap brings advisories and school closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH […]

 Arctic air to bring subzero wind chills Tuesday

Source: Vermont weather: Arctic air to bring subzero wind chills Tuesday

Quebec is essentially under indefinite lockdown | NCPR News

Source: Quebec is essentially under indefinite lockdown | NCPR News

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

(Zoom Info follows the agenda) Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Nov./Dec. Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Also November 2021 Dog Control Report. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting […]