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By John T. Ryan Peru resident and Adirondack Life, Press Republican & Peru Gazette contributing photographer Joanne Kennedy is displaying her photos at Zenfolio, a website catering to commercial photographers. While I have seen hundreds of Joanne’s photos, I have a new appreciation for her skills. Take time to view her work at http://joannekennedy.net/

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The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY.  Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir.  Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments.  Free […]

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Washington – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he is currently accepting submissions from high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District for an annual Congressional Art Competition.  The theme for this year’s competition is “An Artistic Discovery”.

Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10.00 in advance […]

There will be a concert by the After Thoughts on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville.  Special guests at the concert will be Lita Kelly and Jay Lesage.  Admission to the concert will be non perishable items or cash donation.  All proceeds will be given to the […]

By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite.  Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent.  “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords […]

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“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center.  Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item.  A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you.  Come in from […]

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By John T. Ryan The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru before a large crowd of appreciative listeners. (Click here to see several photos) The sixty-one member choir conducted by Jeanette Woodruff encircled the audience for its opening song, a beautiful rendition […]

The “Too Tall Sting Band” will be entertaining at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center this Friday night December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.  The group’s concerts are always entertaining and the Fellowship Center is a good music venue. Please make every effort to attend. You’ll see your friends and neighbors too!

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  John T. Ryan Listening to visitors’ on a recent tour of Plattsburgh’s Champlain Valley Transportation Museum the common remarks heard were , “This place is wonderful!” This place is impressive!” and “They’ve added so much since the first time I visited.” While the museum focuses on the Lozier, the luxurious car manufactured in Plattsburgh […]

By Donald McBrayer The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade. The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under […]

                   Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill, Brian Mulcahy and Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg.  Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. […]

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