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Registration Open for Popular Shamrock Shuffle

Annual 5K race to support patients needing to travel for care  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/24/2022) – Runners can get an early start on their St. Patrick’s Day festivities while helping families in our region receive the care they need by taking part in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K. The race starts and ends at Valcour Brewing Company […]

Weddings in Upstate NY: Here are 10 romantic places to elope – syracuse.com

Source: Weddings in Upstate NY: Here are 10 romantic places to elope – syracuse.com

Upgrades made to Strand Center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Strand Center Theatre was originally built in 1924 as a Vaudeville Theatre. 

Source: Upgrades made to local arts center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Strand Center Theatre was originally built in 1924 as a Vaudeville Theatre. In 2004, Strand Center for the Arts purchased the building and has been working on a capital campaign to r

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. 

Lake Placid to continue hosting ECAC hockey championships

Source: Lake Placid to continue hosting ECAC hockey championships

It’s time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot

  The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is  offered for social distancing purposes. […]

Introducing Adirondack Mac, mascot of 2023 Lake Placid University Games | NCPR News

Source: Introducing Adirondack Mac, mascot of 2023 Lake Placid University Games | NCPR News

Green Acres Restaurant is open for business

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – […]

44th Annual Peru Lions Club John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot | Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

The Time Warp again! Rocky Horror live in Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: The Time Warp again! Rocky Horror live in Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Anderson Falls Heritage Museum finishes season | News | pressrepublican.com

Closes for the season today. It’s a great museum. You still have time to hurry over to Keeseville! Source: Anderson Falls Heritage Museum finishes season | News | pressrepublican.com

Upstate NY fall foliage report: Adirondacks arriving at peak or near-peak colors this weekend – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate NY fall foliage report: Adirondacks arriving at peak or near-peak colors this weekend – syracuse.com

DEC Announces Special Antlerless Deer Season in Select Areas Opens Saturday, Sept. 11

New Opportunity for Hunters to Help Manage Localized Deer Populations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded hunters that a special mid-September antlerless deer season begins this Saturday, Sept. 11, in select Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), creating a new opportunity for hunters to enjoy early season deer hunting. “New […]

Fall foliage in Upstate NY: Grab your train ticket to an autumnal wonderland – syracuse.com

Source: Fall foliage in Upstate NY: Grab your train ticket to an autumnal wonderland – syracuse.com

Fall foliage in Upstate NY: Why leaves change different colors (video) – syracuse.com

Source: Fall foliage in Upstate NY: Why leaves change different colors (video) – syracuse.com

Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

Source: Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

“Every Time I Come Here I Think I’m in Heaven”

By John T. Ryan September 4, 2021 – It was over seven years ago, in May 2014, when the Peru Gazette photographed Serenity Garden on the Harkness-Clintonville Rd. At that time, Art Ford, a logger by trade, had worked on his property off and on for about three or four years. He had planted a […]

Underground Railroad Museum Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its North Star Underground Railroad Museum with a celebration on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, to be held on the museum grounds at 1131 Mace Chasm Rd in Ausable Chasm. The program will include guest speakers, entertainment, and refreshments. Founders Don and Vivian Papson, […]

Scottish Traditional Music on Labor Day

Run for Jon Brings People Together for a Great Cause

Peru – The 21st Annual Run for Jon took place today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard. Here are photos of a few of the kind people who are participating. The Run for Jon is an annual race to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of […]

“Oil and Water” by Dennon Walantus and Matt McGarr at The Strand Center for the Arts in September

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Oil and Water,” a photographic exhibition featuring work by painters, Dennon Walantus and Matt McGarr, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, September 3, 2021. A free reception will be held from […]

Grand opening set for pump track in Schuyler Falls | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Grand opening set for pump track in Schuyler Falls | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Adirondack Harvest Open Farm Week Planned for Sept. 2021

Over 75 farm tours, hands-on activities, demonstrations, markets, and more planned across the Adirondack Region Lewis, NY – This year, rather than a large one-day event, the Adirondack Harvest Festival will instead celebrate a week filled with events at farms, businesses, and community organizations around the Adirondack Region. Mark your calendars from Monday, September 13 […]

Bluegrass festival ongoing at the Fairgrounds 2021

Source: Bluegrass festival | Ccfair2021

DEC, Essex County, and Town of Keene Announce New Pilot Route 73 Shuttle System to Launch Aug. 21

New Pilot Shuttle Program Will Be Free for Riders and Help Manage Sustainable Visitation to Adirondack High Peaks Region The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Essex County, and town of Keene today announced the details of the new, pilot Route 73 shuttle system that will launch on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The […]