The Peru Gazette

Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a four-week reading and discussion group on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. from September 21 to October 12 at the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. The two books for discussion during this “Common Read” session are The […]

Literacy New York, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing adult literacy announces the third annual Stop Reading Challenge. This statewide event takes place throughout September. The Stop Reading Challenge aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of adult literacy and recruit volunteers for this movement. One way for everyone in NYS […]

Free Family-Friendly Harvest Celebration at Essex County Fairgrounds WESTPORT, NY- Celebrate the harvest season and learn about agriculture in the Adirondack region at the 2023 Adirondack Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 23rd from 12 to 5 PM at the Essex County Fairgrounds. This free, family-friendly event features a large farmers’ market, local food trucks, a “Local […]

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North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Gordon Compeau – U.S. Navy 1967-1970 Vietnam Already a heavy equipment operator, Gordon skipped basic training and took a leadership course. A Seabee, Gordon served two tours in Vietnam; first, Freedom Hill, Da Nang. Gordon had a unique […]

Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome!

September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]

September 2, 2023 – Veterans Park, U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh – Many friends, family, local leaders, and community members attended this morning’s North Country Honor Flights 48 and 49 send-off ceremony.Early next week, the Peru Gazette will post photos and biographies of all the veterans flying to Washington D.C. today.

Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm    Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]

Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]

Blood collected stays in North Country region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/29/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has scheduled a number of community blood drives in September. Thursday, September 7, Holy Name Church Hall, AuSable Forks, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, […]

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Coleslaw Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augusitine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All Are Welcome!

Please Share The Elmore SPCA is having a sneaker/shoe fundraiser! Foot apparel should be GENTLY used or new and be in pairs. We will accept sneakers, shoes of all kinds, high heels, flip-flops, winter boots, water shoes, golf shoes, children’s shoes, etc. Foot apparel may be left in a box at the shelter at 556 […]

Benefit car show will see a return of its Main Street parade Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be operating tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, because upgraded cooking equipment is being installed. It will resume operation next week.

Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club makes historic connection Click here for the Sun Community News story 

KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern […]

Brian Mann story about our own Adirondack Park  Click here for the NPR story 

Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story