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Friday, December 13 – Peru Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner

(Please Share) The Peru Fire Department will hold a spaghetti dinner on Friday, 12/13/2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some great spaghetti, including meatballs and sausage, with your Peru Volunteer Fire Department.

Plattsburgh man sentenced to eight years for CVPH threats

Robert Thibodeau pleaded guilty to 11 charges after threatening to shoot hospital management Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru woman sentenced to 10 years as major drug trafficker

Kristen Carnahan admitted to her role as the leader of a local drug ring Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Two of Peru’s finest being honored at Peru’s 2024 Farmers’ Parade

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – On Friday, December 13, at 6 p.m., Don Dimock will be Grand Marshal of the Peru Farmers’ Parade. As she has been throughout his farming career, his wife Martha will be at his side. (Look for them immediately behind the State Police Car) Among farmers, the Dimocks are […]

Agenda – December 18 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Site plan reviews of motor Vehicle repair facilities at 16 Rockwell Rd. and 57 Connors Rd.

Tonight’s December 11 Planning Board Agenda includes site plan reviews of motor Vehicle repair facilities at 16 Rockwell Rd. and 57 Connors Rd.

St. Joseph’s Outreach Center forges ahead despite challenges

Sponsors and volunteers needed to continue the center’s many outreach services Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Save Energy Save Dollars Workshop on January 9

Search shifts to recovery for missing Canadian hiker in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

North Country community survey shows dissatisfaction with housing availability

Click here for the NCPR story 

Climate diary: A North Country vet on how farm animal care is changing

Click here for the NCPR story 

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of November 25, 2024

    Please note that the first approximately 20 minutes were not recorded because of a technical issue. 

SUNY Plattsburgh to confer 300+ degrees at winter commencement

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru family farm building community solar power

HamilSun Community Solar offers power to low, moderate-income households Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Santa arrives in Peru

Peru Firefighters – They’re serve us in so many ways

Peru, NY, December 6, 2024—Thanks to Dianne Miller for this photo of the Peru Fighters who carried Sant and Mrs. Claus to the Tree-Lighting Ceremony at Little Ausable River Park.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in Peru

Peru, NY – December 6, 2024—Temperatures were in the low 20s at 6 p.m.; nevertheless, many people attended the Peru Tree Lighting Ceremony at Little Ausable River Park. Peru Girl Scout Troop 4114 led joyous caroling. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone before inviting Mrs. Debbie Timmons to light the tree. Tonght’s ceremony honored Mrs. […]

Wreaths Across America’s Laying of the Wreaths, Sat. Dec. 14 at Noon

What the Arctic can teach the North Country about climate change

Click here for the NCPR story 

Extensive search underway in the Adirondacks for missing Canadian hiker

Click here for the NCPR story 

These are the people who prepare St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Meals

Peru, NY— Between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday, St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen serves 180 to 220 take-out meals. Beginning at 8 a.m., volunteers from all segments of our community work for four to five hours preparing the meals with tender, loving care. Five volunteer teams serve the meals. All the morning volunteers were present […]

Contributing Writers Needed 

“HELP WANTED” By John T Ryan, Peru Gazette Editor  Peru is a great community; unfortunately, I’m not reporting many interesting, meaningful stories. I do my best, but I have many responsibilities and interests, and I am getting a “little” older. I need contributing writers. The pay scale would be the same as mine,  $0 per […]

Peru Knights Breakfasts Resume in January 

Peru—The St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will resume their “Pancakes Plus” Breakfasts on Sunday, January 12, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendance increased at every 2024 breakfast, so people are enjoying the meal and seeing friends and neighbors. The Knights can’t wait to serve you. They wish everyone a […]

St. Augustine’s Craft Fair, Sat., Dec. 7, 9-3

An Ideal Christmas Gift

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, December 23, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Each presenting donor during December will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Applebee’s gift card. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council […]