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St. Augustine’s/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Served 4:30-5:45 p.m. (Take-out Only) at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Coleslaw 😄 Ham 😄 Potatoes😄 Carrots 😄 M&M Cookies

Adirondack Experience Goes Virtual-only for 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Experience Goes Virtual-only for 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

NYS elaborates on COVID-19 recreation policy – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: NYS elaborates on COVID-19 recreation policy – – The Adirondack Almanack

How to Help the North Country in this Challenging Time

Plattsburgh, NY – 4/3/2020 – “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate measures of its members” (Coretta Scott King). The North Country has always shown its greatness in times of challenge and the coronavirus pandemic has been no different. If you are looking to donate items or volunteer your time […]

Sports Update From Peru Youth Director John Flynn

After receiving sad news from the County about postponing the season I have already started to come up with a plan just in case our Governor allows us to do something in June or July. If Town Board approval is given, we can do an in house league or have good old fashioned “pick up […]

Facebook Live COVID-19 Online Conference Friday, April 3rd at 11 a.m.

From the Clinton County Health Department A Facebook live media event will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 3, 2020. Updates will be provided on Clinton County’s readiness and current activities, including coordination between UVM-CVPH and other county entities. The status of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Clinton County, steps individuals should take […]

Today’s Peru Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Take-Out ONLY Menu for today (Wednesday, April 1st) 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. at 3030 Main St. in Peru. All Are Welcome! No Charge. Garden Salad Chili Rice Corn Bread Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Stefanik Calls for Clarity from IRS on Stimulus Checks for Seniors, No Added Burdens

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is calling for the IRS to provide immediate clarity on the process for seniors to receive their stimulus check, following the information they put out yesterday indicating some seniors would be required to first file tax returns before they can receive their COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks. The CARES Act […]

Vote for the NBC5 Top Play of the Decade

Source: Vote for the NBC5 Top Play of the Decade

Response fund established to rapidly deploy flexible resources to help meet urgent community needs

LAKE PLACID, NY – In response to the impacts of COVID-19 in our region, Adirondack Foundation, in partnership with the United Way of the Adirondack Region. and other foundations and businesses, is activating a response fund to rapidly deploy flexible resources to help meet urgent community needs. An initial $400,000 is available to use immediately, […]

SLIC Networks Solutions has set up a High Speed Internet Hot spot at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623.

Dannemora Town Supervisor Bill Chase: SLIC Networks Solutions of Nichoville NY has set up a High Speed Internet Hot spot at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623. This is open to all in the surrounding area to all residents who may need access to the internet. The internet speed is 125 mpbs and access […]

Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail – 1,753 checks totaling more than $1.8 million

March 26, 2020— In these uncertain times, Stewart’s Shops is delivering some good news. After another successful Holiday Match season, checks are now in the mail to local children’s charities. Funding has now been allocated to 1,753 organizations across the communities where Stewart’s Shops are located. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated almost […]

Something to look forward to – The Elmore SPCA Easter Basket Raffle

Vickie Trombley, the Elmore SPCA “Easter Basket Lady,” just notified the Peru Gazette that the Easter Basket Raffle IS STILL ON, but the drawing will be delayed until early May. Sales will continue. It’s $5 for 8 chances. Send your checks made out to Elmore SPCA to Vickie Trombley, 12 Rolling Mill Hill, Au Sable […]

Volunteers sew masks but some Capital Region hospitals say they can’t take them

Source: Volunteers sew masks but some Capital Region hospitals say they can’t take them

St. Augustine’s/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Wednesday, March 25th take-out menu. 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Homemade Pea Soup Chicken Salad or Egg Salad Sandwiches Apple Crisp Take-Out Only

Peru teachers and staff remind community that “We’re All in this Together”

Thank you to Rebecca Ploof-Roach for the video  

Mountain Lake PBS Steps Forward – TV Education for Grade K-12

  Mountain Lake PBS is offering daily television instructional programming for grades K-12. Check out the schedule. https://mountainlake.org/learn

A message from Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Peru Central Staff

Today stating at 12pm from the High School Parking Lot in Peru then going through the Village first then all the other roads after!! Please Share Peru !!!! A message from Kathleen Roach for all of Peru !!! I will also be Joining the School Staff and Teaches in my own Vehicle ❤️ Remember we […]

Stefanik Sends Letter to Senate Leadership Requesting Further Support for Small Businesses and Workers During COVID-19 Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Senate Leadership with a bipartisan group of her colleagues requesting additional support for small businesses, employees, and workers who may not be traditionally covered by unemployment insurance. During this COVID-19 crisis, many freelance employees or independent contractors in the small business world are not […]

Announcing Healthcare Workers Exempt from Northern Border Closure

Washington, D.C. – Following the announced Northern Border closure due to COVID-19, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke directly with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to urge him to exempt hospital and healthcare workers on NAFTA visas. “I just got off the phone with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Wolf,” said Congresswoman Elise […]

Champlain Centre Limits Hours

Lois Clermont Tweet @EditorLois Champlain Centre is Plattsburgh has new hours starting tomorrow: 11 am to 7 pm some stores have “Temporarily Closed” signs. Others have posted hours of noon to 6. Dozens of people in their 60s, 70s and 80s walk around Champlain Centre early mornings to stay fit in cold weather. Luckily, warmer […]

Soup Kitchen Open For Take-Outs

Peru–St. Augustine’s – Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen at 3030 Main St. is still open and will offer take-out meals only each Wednesday (4:30-5:45 p.m.) beginning March 18.

Clinton County Historical Association has postponed all CCHA sponsored events in March and April

Out of respect for the warnings health officials have issued regarding CORVID-19 and concern for our members and the public attending our meetings, the Clinton County Historical Association has postponed all CCHA sponsored events in March and April.  Additionally, we have closed the CCHA Museum to the public until further notice. Inquiries can be submitted […]

Today’s K of C Corned Beef Dinner Canceled

The Peru Knights of Columbus Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner scheduled for today (Saturday) has been canceled. 

A message from Hill and Hollow Music

Dear Friends, With deep regret – but also with a good measure of relief – we must inform you that Jazz at the Fire Hall March 20-22 has been cancelled. It has taken the better part of a week for our drama to play out and point us in the right direction. We’ve had many […]