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It’s Election Day 2024; Polls close at 9 p.m.

Peru, NY – Eighteen voters were ready to enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center when the polls opened this morning at 6 a.m. By 6:23 a.m., 60 voters had cast ballots. Peru High School Teacher Catherine Butts was first in line, followed by Mark Provost and Fred Chase. The polls close at 9 p.m. The Peru […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 6. 2024 

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

Historial Association’s November Programs

November 7, 6:30 pm, CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Mooers (Part III). Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development, which opened up Clinton County […]

NYS awards Peru $16 million for wastewater treatment and water system upgrades

New York political leaders announced today that North Country Communities had been awarded $51 million in water infrastructure grants.  The state awarded Peru $16 million: $5,000,000 for a water systems improvement project and $11,087,515 for wastewater treatment plant unit process and disinfection upgrades. The projects receiving grant assistance are as follows: Town of Champlain, $5,477,500 […]

Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

American Heroes Flagpole Foundation honors Vietnam War Veteran Jimmy Devan

  By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Don’t miss the beautiful new flagpole as you drive by the 692 Route 22B residence of Jim and Bonnie Devan. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Danny Kaifetz, Director of The American Heroes Flagpole Foundation, conducted a moving ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veteran PFC James “Jimmy” Alvin […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 30. 2024 

Chicken & Biscuits Fruit  Vegetable Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Time to sign-up for the 2024 Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot

November is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to make plans and sign up for the 47th ANNUAL JOHN P. ADAMS MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT hosted by the Peru Lions Club at Peru Central School in Peru, NY, on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Bib pickup starts at 7:45 a.m. at the Peru Central […]

Early voting begins this weekend in New York as several big races up for grabs

Click here for the MYNBC5 story  Click here for infomration from the Clinton County Board of Elections   

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 23. 2024 

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

The Octoberfest, a great family event for a good cause

Peru, NY – October 19, 2024—It was a beautiful day and turnout for today’s honoring of the late Chip Hamilton, with all proceeds benefitting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Chip’s daughter Ruth Hamilton LaClair, with much help from her husband David, brother Mark, mom Patti, family, and friends, organizes the event hosted by the Peru Fire […]

Peru History Tour set for Saturday, Oct. 19

From our CCHA Director and Town of Peru Historian, Helen Nerska This is a reminder that the Town of Peru History tour is on October 19th at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will be at the Peru Town Hall. Join Bob McGee, Helen Nerska, and Christina Mullen for a walking tour of Peru on October […]

Charity flag football game in Peru, NY supports pancreatic cancer relief and school scholarships

Click here for this MYNBC5 story 

World-Renowned Illusionist Leon Etienne  To ROCK Plattsburgh Audiences!

Strand News Release (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues worldwide with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Leon is coming to Plattsburgh, NY, with his world-renowned show for a performance at Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Leon’s production is a HIT with audiences of all ages. […]

Installation of EV chargers underway at Peru Stewart’s Shop

Peru – October 16, 2024—Fencing is up while eight Tesla EV chargers are installed adjacent to the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Construction is expected to take about six weeks. Workers put a very heavy concrete vault in place today.

If you like the BEST Chicken & Biscuits stop in Harkness on Sunday, Oct. 20

Trail Visionary Thelma Douglas to be Feted at Oct. 24 Grand Opening of Saranac Trail Extension

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

“Kids Voting Night” in Keeseville on Thursday, Oct. 17

CPKC Holiday Train returns to the region Nov. 26

Stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Anderson Falls Museum to host children’s history night this Thursday

History of the voting machine, popcorn and cider Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 

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

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 […]

Peru Knights serving delicious “Pancakes Plus” breakfast this coming Sunday

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, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Strawberry Sauce, Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, home fries, […]

Blood drive on Monday

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Each person donating a pint of blood during the month of October will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Target gift card.  The drive is being coordinated […]

Fire Department to conduct a public hearing on department’s FY 2025 budget

The Peru Fire Department will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, October 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions. A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained at the Peru Town Hall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Note: The budget […]