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Youth Commission meeting next Tuesday

The Town of Peru Youth Commission will conduct a meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7 pm at Lapham Mills Park.

Joe Remillard’s “Adirondack Visions” comes home to us

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Last Saturday afternoon at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Burke Gallery, Peru, NY native Joe Remillard narrated a gallery walkthrough of his solo art exhibition Adirondack Visions. Many people attended, including several Peru residents and members of his family. The previous evening almost 200 people enjoyed the opening reception. A June 9th Press-Republican […]

It’s a good time to make Thursday’s dinner plans

Dollar General reopens

Peru – The Dollar General Store on Route 22 reopened on Thursday, June 9th according to staff members. Code Enforcement Officer Robert Guynup ordered the store to close on May 25th because it does not have a functioning bathroom, a violation of New York State Property Maintenance law.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Carrots 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 AT OUR TABLE!

Two CV-TEC Students Headed to SkillsUSA National Competition – Champlain Valley Educational Services

Source: Two CV-TEC Students Headed to SkillsUSA National Competition – Champlain Valley Educational Services

CV-TEC students including Peru’s Amara Corrigan take home honors at SkillsUSA Championships | News | pressrepublican.com

“Peru Central School’s Amara Corrigan (Early Childhood Education), and Schroon Lake Central School’s Shelbie Rice (Allied Health), took home first-place awards at this year’s SkillsUSA competition.” Source: CV-TEC students take home multiple honors at SkillsUSA Championships | News | pressrepublican.com

Calvin Castine visits Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum

 

It’s today folks. Stop by to meet Bianna Peryea, a young lady who is a great spokesperson for the dairy industry.

2022 Clinton County Dairy Ambassador celebrates Dairy Month | News | pressrepublican.com

PERU — “Brianna Peryea talks dairy industry until the cows come home for a special mini event celebrating Dairy Month at the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum. The event will be held today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum located at 250 River Road in Peru.” Source: 2022 Clinton County Dairy […]

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting June 2022

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.   […]

Preparations are underway for the first Sunday evening concert on June 26th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth-Mason Park.

Click here for concert schedule

Watch for turtles on the River Rd.

Note from a River Rd. resident Peru – Hello!!! I live up river road where the turtles are laying again! Didn’t know if it would be possible for you to post for drivers to be careful and to be kind and help them cross the road instead of driving over them. Thank you!!!

A front lawn comes to life

Peru – Last summer retired Peru teacher Don Evans moved something very special from his backyard to his front yard at 7 Oakdale Drive in Peru. Fortunately, it’s still in his front yard this summer. The garden doesn’t have vegetables; instead, it’s a fairy garden designed to make magic happen for children, a miniature garden […]

Local golfers compete at states | Sun Community News WILTON/ELMIRA | 

Source: Local golfers compete at states | Sun Community News WILTON/ELMIRA | Nineteen golfers from Section VII competed at the NYSPHSAA state championships June 4-6 at the McGregor Links Golf Course in Wilton (girls) and the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira.

To Learn is to Teach Twice

By retired Peru District teacher and principal Jim Howard When it comes to games, Pickleball is an unlikely name for an unlikely addiction.   While most people associate the word addiction with drugs and horrible consequences, being hooked on Pickleball can hopefully help one to live longer and happier. Pickleball is a simple game, often […]

1982 Peru-NCCS Section VII Class B Softball Final – Thanks to Calvin Castine of Hometown Cable for posting

 

Last event of the school year for the yellow tee-shirt kids

The culminating event for the Nighthawk Running Club, a family run, was held this afternoon at Peru’s Heyworth-Mason Park. Parents/guardians were invited to run, jog, or walk with their child, and for the first time, the students were able to experience the feel of an “official” race with the help of Steve Peters and his […]

Enjoy Father’s Day at the Peru VFW

Project looks to raise Route 9 Bridge | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Project looks to raise Route 9 Bridge | News | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Chicken Parmesan Fruit Cup Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All are welcome at our table.

Peru falls to Schuylerville, 7-3, in Class B regional | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru falls to Schuylerville, 7-3, in Class B regional | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Best of luck to Keegan Smith

A message from Michelle Bechard, Peru High School Golf Booster Club President Keegan Smith, a Peru High School Senior, will be competing in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Golf Championships that begin Sunday at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, NY. The Section VII Champion, this is the third […]

Adirondack Farms Announces Agreement with Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Convert Dairy Manure to Renewable Natural Gas

Suburban Propane News Release  Click here for Video from the Announcement; Click here for Photos Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, today announced an agreement to construct, own […]

Suburban Propane, Adirondack Farms partner to bring renewable natural gas to the area | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Suburban Propane, Adirondack Farms partner to bring renewable natural gas to the area | News | pressrepublican.com