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Lions Club grateful for support of 2023 Turkey Trot

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]

Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

Peru Blood Drive Today, Monday Dec. 4

This is a friendly reminder that there will be a Blood Drive today, Monday, December 4, 2023. The Drive will be held at the Peru St. Augustine Church Parish Center between 3pm and 6:30 pm. Come save lives and enjoy some snacks.

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Peru, December 3, 2023 – Rev. Scott Seymour lights a candle on the St. Augustine’s Parish Advent Wreath at 9:30 mass this morning. Christians of most denominations observe Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Father […]

St Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Chicken and Biscuits Fruit Mixed Vegetables Dessert All are welcome. Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972..

Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.

Thank you, Brandy McDonald, for your photos of tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo.

Peru’s Christmas Tree lighting fun Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

2022 Photos Peru’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at Little Ausable River Park. Longtime resident Roy Perry will light the tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Girl Scouts and the Fire Department will entertain the children. It should be a fun family event. 

Monday, December 4 Blood Drive in Peru

Knights serve PANCAKES PLUS breakfast and expand serving time

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11, […]

Video: Peru Town Board meeting of November 20, 2023

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023. MOTION:   Acceptance of the Youth […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Lasagna Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

56th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Third-quarter surge lifts Ravena over Peru

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Here’s a great gift idea

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, December 4, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. What a great Christmas Gift for your neighbors – life-saving blood. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be serving this week

St. Augustine’s will not be serving a meal this Wednesday, Nov. 22.  It will serve on Wednesday, November 29 (Lasagna). Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Coach Ryon O’Connell thanks team supporters

Coach Ryon O’Connell on “X” Ryon O’Connell @Ryono1212 · We are OFF – Thank you to everybody who provided food and support for the players ! We will play with HEART – PRIDE – ENERGY – game time 4 pm

Best of luck today Nighthawks

Peru, Ny Nov. 18, 2023 – The Nighthawk football team gathered in the Middle School cafeteria to enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the Class B Quarterfinals in Mechanicville. Several local restaurants and businesses provided the food. Cheerleaders, family members, friends and community members were on hand to wish the team success.  

Beartracks Christmas Concert at the Fellowship Center on Dec. 9

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023. MOTION:   Acceptance of the Youth Report for October. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   To Amend Employee […]

Kickin’ Up Dust Farm hosts Thera-Pets holiday fundraiser

Proceeds will support Thera-Pets work with special-needs kids Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Knights bring coats and boots to Peru Intermediate and Primary Schools

Peru, November 14, 2023 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented fifteen new children’s winter coats to Peru’s primary and intermediate schools, plus several pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. Intermediate School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We already know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing this […]

2024 Peru budget approved; property owner tax burden should be relatively stable

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY November 14 Special Town Board Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved the town’s $5.3 million 2024 budget. After multiple workshops, the board stayed under the state-mandated 2% tax cap. Its most significant challenge was dealing with projected Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance cost increases ranging from 26% […]

Grand Union Plaza gets a nice upgrade

November 15, 2023 – Peru, NY Shoppers walking between Kinney Drugs and Aubuchon Hardware will have a better experience in a few days. Mossbrook Landscaping is installing a new sidewalk between the stores. The work should be completed sometime next week.

It’s a special time of year

November 15, 2023 – Peru is preparing for the Holiday Season. Today, town parks/water/sewer personnel are busy erecting holiday banners along Main St. Luke Fessette (Santa) and Chris Martineau are on the lift and Matt Hauser is helping out on the ground.