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Urgent Need for Foster Care in the Adirondack Region

Early Voting in Essex Co. sees lines | Sun Community News Polls opened in Lewis Sat. at 9 a.m.., wait was about 45 minutes

Source: Early Voting in Essex Co. sees lines | Sun Community News Polls opened in Lewis Sat. at 9 a.m.., wait was about 45 minutes

Glens Falls rolls out new Arts District project downtown – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Glens Falls rolls out new Arts District project downtown – The Adirondack Almanack

State Agencies Announce Key Milestone for Adirondack Rail Trail

Removal of Railroad Tracks Between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid is First Step in Developing World-Class Recreational Trail Tracks between Big Moose and Tupper Lake to be Rehabilitated to Create Nation’s Longest Scenic Railway The New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the State Office of General Services, today announced […]

YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Virtual Job Fair November 18th

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED! THE JOB FAIR IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR APPLICANTS! This year, the Chamber has partnered with BoothCentral whose platform will allow us to create a safe, virtual environment where employers and job seekers can connect face-to-face via video. Just like our in-person event, […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Beef Stew & Biscuits Garden Salad Cake   Served take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Indoor Soccer Program at the Crete To Be Continued

Elevate518, LLC and the City of Plattsburgh have signed an agreement to continue the momentum of the decades-long indoor field sports program at the Crete Memorial Civic Center in Plattsburgh, NY.   Elevate518, LLC is launching Adirondack Coast Sports, which is a division of their charity race timing company, Adirondack Coast Events.  Adirondack Coast Sports […]

North Country movie theater works to welcome people back safely

Source: North Country movie theater works to welcome people back safely

October 25th Breakfast at the Peru VFW

WHAT:  4th Sunday Breakfast                Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Corned Beef Hash, Pancakes or French Toast, Juice & Only                           ONLY $10 WHEN:  October 25, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22 B                 Peru, NY 12972 TAKEOUT – EAT IN OR CALL to […]

Consider Including the United Way in Your Charitable Plan

Dear Friends and Neighbors: During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]

Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign | Lake Champlain Region

Source: Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign | Lake Champlain Region

Retired, but still finding a meaningful way to serve

By John T. Ryan  Peru – When Rev. Alan Shnob announced his retirement parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church expected to be linked with St. Margaret’s Parish in Wilmington, Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks, and the Catholic Community of Keeseville. Plans were in place for one pastor to preside over all the parishes. Instead, […]

Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News 

Source: Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A local artist returns home to paint a memorial for one of Plattsburgh’s own heroes.

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 14th

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Mashed Potatoes Coleslaw Home-made Peanut Butter Cookies   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru NY

America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

Source: America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

A “Thank You” to all those who play a role in preserving local history

Peru – October 11th marked the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the American Revolution’s first naval battles. The Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) commemorated the battle at the Peru Dock, overlooking the battle […]

“Thank You Everyone!”

The Peru K of C thanks everyone who purchased a spaghetti dinner yesterday. Here’s a note received from a satisfied customer. “The K of C dinner was wonderful, we have enough spaghetti for tomorrow. We picked up dinner for our neighbors.” The council’s next spaghetti dinner is December 12th. All you have to is come […]

Elmore SPCA Bottle Drive Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Take-Out or Eat-In Friday Night

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2020

Orange Juice Michigans Macaroni Salad Chips Homemade Butterscotch Chip Cookies Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. All are welcome!

United Way announces Fall Campaign | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: United Way announces Fall Campaign | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With North Country families struggling now more than ever, United Way of the Adirondack Region is ready to do their part once again as they kick off their new fundraising campaign.

Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Syrian family in Rutland – VTDigger

Source: Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Syrian family in Rutland – VTDigger

Historic Changes in Polling Place Procedures

By John T. Ryan (Please share this important story)    Peru – Voters will enter the world of high technology on November 3, Election Day. When they enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center, find a new sign-in procedure. Election officials hope it will mean a faster check-in.   They’ll no longer have to report to a […]

The Knight’s Delicious Spaghetti Is Back 

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 host a take-out spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad & bread. Served TAKE-OUT ONLY from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for only $8 per person. This will be the Knight’s first-fundraiser since the pandemic began. They […]