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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Pulled Pork Baked Beans Coleslaw Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., TAKE-OUT ONLY, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

“We are not here to decorate graves. We are here to remember their lives.”

By John T. Ryan Memorable “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies were conducted today at the Old Post Cemetery in Plattsburgh. Volunteers placed wreaths on two-hundred graves at this cemetery and at five other Clinton County cemeteries. The Wreaths Across America program theme is “Remember-Honor-Teach.” Judy Lefevre, who organized the ceremony, stressed that theme stating, “We are […]

Don’t ski? There are other things to do during North Country winters | NCPR News

Source: Don’t ski? There are other things to do during North Country winters | NCPR News

Making every child’s Christmas very special

  By John T. Ryan   It’s been a busy two days for Brandy McDonald. At 3 p.m. today, he loaded his sixth load of toys to bring to local children. He wasn’t sure the remaining toys would fit into his big SUV. There might be trip #7. Bringing gifts to children is McDonald’s personal […]

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – On Saturday, December 18th annual ceremony and laying of wreaths at the Old Post Cemetery. 

Just after World War Two, the War Department said it was going to close the Post Cemetery and relocate the remains. If that had happened, we wouldn’t be having a ceremony this year. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican of January 8, 1947, carried the story. VETERANS HERE WOULD MAINTAIN POST CEMETERY “Plattsburgh Post No. 20 American Legion […]

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Calls for Donors Region experiencing shortage; Type O blood needed

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/15/2021) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH)’s Adirondack Regional Blood Center is asking all eligible blood donors to give as the region faces a shortage of blood and blood products. Blood Bank Manager Christina Beck said the holidays are a traditionally slow time for […]

A 10-year-old girl’s wish is coming true

Peru – Thanks to a letter to Santa from 10-year-old Liah O’Jida Blair, her mom’s reaction, and many peoples’ generosity, hundreds of local children will enjoy a more joyful Christmas. The young Peru girl wrote to Santa asking him to bring presents to kids whose families can’t get them gifts. Leah’s mom Kirsten Ojida-Blair couldn’t […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021

  Chili Fruit Salad Cornbread Desert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.   All are welcome at our table!

Washington St. View of 2021 Peru Tractor Parade

2021 Peru, NY Tractor Parade

December 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.  We may have missed about two units because of a 30-second technical difficulty. 

$10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: $10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Don’t forget the tractor parade

Peru Tractor Parade – Saturday, December 11th, 7. p. m. The late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. The parade will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route 22, […]

Community Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald notified the Peru Gazette that the town will not hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony this year. The town’s high COVID-19 rate is the reason. Town employees will simply throw the switch sometime tomorrow.

Peru Lions give back to our community

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Price Chopper/Market 32 donates $27,000 in gift cards to assist refugees

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 has made a donation of $27,000 in-store gift cards to six organizations that support Afghan refugee resettlement in the United States. “Supporting refugees who face uncertainty and seek liberty and human dignity is reflective of  American values. This donation to resettlement efforts reflects Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to our […]

Local quilters bring comfort to vets and babies

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 8, 2021

All Are Welcome at Our Table   Crispy Chicken Potatoes Coleslaw Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., In Peru.

Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS |

Source: Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | A reinvigorated Christmas in the Forks celebration culminated with a fireworks show Saturday night, but it was the state champion girls soccer team from AuSable Valley Central that got

Great News – Tractor Parade Route Extended

Washington Street has been added to the December 11th, 7. p. m. Peru Tractor Parade Route and the late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up […]

Mark your calendars for the December 11 Tractor Parade

The Second Annual Peru Farmers Tractor Parade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The parade has a new route this year. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route […]

Lions Lions say “Thank-You” for great support

The Peru Lions Club held its 44th annual John Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. Over 400 people signed up for the race. What helped make this event a major success came from contributions not only from Lions and gracious sponsors but community members as well. The Lions wish to thank the Peru PTO,  Peru […]

All Are Welcome at our Table

  St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 1, 2021   Shepherds Pie Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.

Tree Lighting on December 10th at 7 p.m.

Peru’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo has been rescheduled from Friday, December 3rd to Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The change was necessary given the number of town employees who tested COVID positive. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back in action on December 10th.

Tree lighting scheduled, Cares Act Relief Monies Received and more

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s November 22, 2021 meeting.  This year’s Christmas Tree lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo will take place on December 10th at 7 p.m.  (originally scheduled for Dec. 3rd) The Peru Fire Department will make its traditional appearance. Noting the public’s COVID concerns, the Board has not planned […]

CVPH Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Today, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.