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Peru’s 2025 preliminary budget is below the 2% tax cap

Peru, NY  At the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, October 10 meeting, the board presented a 2025 preliminary budget exceeding the 2% tax cap by $114,000. Six days later, at a Wednesday, October 16 workshop, Supervisor Craig Randall announced that after lowering budgeted contingency spending, including a more accurate sales tax estimate, utilizing fund balances, and […]

Going to Albany or the NYC Area? Sister Debbie Blow needs someone’s help.

We have someone who can meet someone from this end on Saturday afternoon. They would meet in Clifton Park for a handoff. Or someone can do the whole trip. On behalf of the Mission, I am writing to ask if someone might be able to help with a transport from our facility in Peru, NY […]

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!

Overturned pickup sends driver to CVPH

Jacob J. Davies swerved trying to avoid hitting a deer Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples

Click here for the NCPR story 

Farmers often undercharge at markets. New data could help set better prices

Click here for the NCPR story 

1879 Essex County baseball

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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 […]

Authorities investigate swastikas found at Ausable Point campground

Click here for the WCAX News story 

UVM Health Network Career Fair Highlights Options for Local High School Students

Opportunities available for college-bound students and those planning to enter workforce PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/17/2024) – Peru High School students Madison Nephew and Reese Mason were fairly certain about the careers they’d be pursuing after graduation. Still, the University of Vermont Health Network’s (UVHN) recent Career Fair opened their eyes to the wide array of health […]

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 […]

How to determine your voter registration status

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Champlain CBP officers recover stolen vehicle, loaded rifle and ammo

Inventory of vehicle revealed a loaded Ruger rifle and 70 rounds of ammo Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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

Click here for this MYNBC5 story 

Plattsburgh mayoral candidates agree on many issues in Mountain Lake PBS debate

Click here for the NCPR 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. […]

You’re invited to dance tonight at the Peru VFW

Dear Dancing Friends, You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Wednesday, October 16 (and every Wednesday until Spring), from 6-8pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom […]

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 

Widespread frost expected tonight

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington Cool and cloudy today with scattered rain/snow showers ending this AM. Widespread frost tonight with lows the mid 20s to mid 30s. Frost Advisories/Freeze Warnings issued for the Champlain Valley since those locations are still close to the median date of their first fall freeze.

Fort Ti launches major tourism initiative

The Northern Department will connect partners in N.Y., Vt., and Canada for the nation’s 250th commemoration 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 […]