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There still time to register for Saturday’s Octoberfest

Extracted from the Octoberfest Facebook page The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY, to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure. It is a 5k, 10K, and 20 Mile Bike in which runners and bikers can enjoy an exhilarating walk/run/bike ride through Peru’s apple country and […]

Granny’s Attic Clearance Sale in Peru. Saturday, October 5th – 9 am to 1 pm only!!!

13 Elm St at Rtes 22 & 22B. Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Thanks to all who came to the sale last weekend. We still have a good selection of items ready for you this Saturday. A few large items are priced to sell. Pay whatever you like! Free if you need it! All $ […]

October 11 and 12 fundraisers will support Peru High School graduates and families affected by cancer

(Please Share) Peru, NY – Chris Garrow, a 1994 Peru High School graduate, was a member of the New York State Police for 23 years, starting as a trooper in Plattsburgh.  Chris passed away on June 12, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His cancer was deemed a result of his time responding […]

Peru Knights are serving breakfasts again

Peru—Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, OCTOBER 13, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, and Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Strawberry Sauce, Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Hash Browns, Real […]

Plattsburgh Rotary Club Call for Applications

PLATTSBURGH, NY—The Plattsburgh Rotary Club requests proposals from local organizations to benefit our community. The Club is asking that all requests for this Rotary year be submitted for review by October 31, 2024. The Club has a limited amount of money to distribute to local organizations in Clinton County; therefore, the maximum grant that can […]

Fundraiser to support local students and families affected by cancer

PCC hosts Fall Granny’s Attic on Saturday, Sept. 28

Saturday, Sept. 21 is Peru Applefest Time

Fr. Scott Seymour – Grand Marshal, Peru Applefest Parade

Peru – Fr. Scott Seymour has been a beloved pastor and spiritual leader in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for over 25 years. On Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m., he will be Grand Marshal of the 46th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest Parade. Ordained in 1999, he has served in various parishes throughout the diocese, most […]

Peru’s 46th Annual Applefest, Sat., Sept 21

Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis launches Stuff the Strand food drive

Food/baby item collection date: Oct. 11 at the Strand Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Northern Adirondack Pet Foundation launches

Our mission is to subsidize non-emergency, palliative, and end-of-life care for the pets of low-income families living in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties,” explained Griffin, NAPF founder. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Area runners, friends, families, community unite to support local charity

Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s photo gallery Click here to view a photo slideshow  Peru, NY August 24, 2024 – There was a big turnout at today’s Run For Jon. The race course winds through 2.5 miles of Forrence Orchards on the Mannix road. The walk portion of the event is approximately 1 […]

Peru’s 46th Annual Applefest is only four weeks away!

Michigans For Mission, August 25 in Harkness

Friday, August 9: Important information about the Mission Golf Tournament

Good Morning; This morning, it became clear that the path and pace of Tropical Storm Debby had changed. The window of clearing that had been forecast yesterday had significantly shrunk, and the time that the effects of the tropical storm are going to hit our region is early afternoon rather than late evening. As I […]

The Run for Jon is only two weeks away. Remember to sign up and/or donate

The 34th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. All proceeds benefit families of local children with serious medical problems. Click here to register As it states on the Run’s website. The Run for Jon is an annual cross-country race and […]

Run For Jon is Saturday, August 24

2024 Applefest will be Saturday, September 21

Spread The Word! The 2024 St. Augustine’s Applefest will be held on Saturday, September 21, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Grounds will open at 10:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the Peru Elementary School. The Applefest Committee is already working to make the 46th Annual Applefest […]

Peru JCEO Outreach moves to St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Peru—On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Peru JCEO Outreach Center departed Peru Town Hall for a nearby location: St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 3030 Main St. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald noted the change at the Board’s Monday, June 10 board meeting. JCEO’s Director of Community Outreach, Lisa Goodrow, told the Peru Gazette that the primary […]

NEWS From the Mission of North Country Mission of Hope Executive Director Deacon James Carlin

I want to take a moment to thank all those individuals and families who have served in the past, presently serve, or have family members who have served or are serving in our military for all they have meant to the legacy of liberty and freedom in the United States of America. May we all […]

North Country dealerships come together for new YMCA

Brennan Buick, Goss Chevrolet and Riley Ford applauded for massive $150K donation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Towne Meeting June 9 Concert to benefit North Country Mission of Hope

August 24 – The 2024 Run For Jon

Northeastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause

Three senior players on the team collected donations to support their local Emergency Medical Services Click here for the MYNBC5 story