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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Ravoli Graden Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All Are Welcome at Our Table!

Bowman, Trombley lead VII bowlers at states | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | Kathryn Bowman finished out one of the most successful bowling careers in Section VII 

Source: Bowman, Trombley lead VII bowlers at states | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | Kathryn Bowman finished out one of the most successful bowling careers in Section VII as the runner-up in the NYSPHSAA Division II girls championships at AMF Strike-N-Spare Lanes i

Jury selection to begin in Peru murder case | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Jury selection to begin in Peru murder case | News | pressrepublican.com

Irish Dinner is a GO in spite of the snow!

Peru Fire Department Car Wash Dates

Weather permitting and Emergency calls take priority. March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 Donations of $5 per car.

Your last chance this season to enjoy a VFW breakfast – You won’t go home hungry!

Peru VFW serving corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick Day

WHAT:  CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER                          Only $14.00 including entertainment.   WHEN:  Thursday, March 17th, 2022    4 p.m. until —   WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                       710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2022 TOWN OF PERU

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Options – In-person or online via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386210880… Meeting ID: 813 8621 0880 Passcode: 774523 One tap mobile +16465588656,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (New York) +13017158592,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (Washington DC) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 9, 2022 minutes 5. […]

The Peru Fire Station has maintenance and space needs

By John T. Ryan PERU — The Peru Fire District will hold a workshop concerning the Peru fire station’s condition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at 753 Bear Swamp Road. The meeting is open to the public.  Greg Timmons, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said the metal fire station has several maintenance […]

Peru Central School Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

Official Peru Grand Union Ribbon-Cutting Held Today

By John T. Ryan Peru – The official Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place today at Peru’s Grand Union. “The Grand Union stores are back and better than ever. We have taken an iconic brand that everyone loved and leveraged our best-in-class retail strategies to take this legendary brand to the next level,” stated Bob Palmer, […]

Obituary of Carl W. Zerrahn | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers,…

Longtime Peru teacher, town justice, community leader passes away Source: Obituary of Carl W. Zerrahn | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers,…

How much snow? Town-by-town totals from around Vermont, New York

Source: How much snow? Town-by-town totals from around Vermont, New York

Remembering the secret history of the Underground Railroad in the North Country | NCPR News

Story centers on Peru, NY Source: Remembering the secret history of the Underground Railroad in the North Country | NCPR News

Peru Fire Department Car Washes Begin This Saturday

The car washes will be starting up on February 26th, 8 am-12 pm – $5 donation per car.

Champy spotted at Ausable Point

Thank you to Marque Moffett for taking these great photos yesterday at Ausable Point Campground here in Peru and thanks to the artistic person who turned a tree limb into another Champy.

Weather Alerts-Peru, NY Winter Storm Watch from FRI 1:00 AM EST until FRI 10:00 PM EST

Action Recommended Make preparations per the instructions Issued By Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service Affected Area All of northern New York and Vermont Description …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… WHAT…Heavy snow possible. The potential will exist for storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. WHERE…All […]

Don’t forget the Peru VFW’s Feb. 27th Breakfast

What:  4th Sunday Breakfast                 Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee                  Only $10.00.           When:  Feb 27, 2022   9 a.m. – Noon Where:  Peru Memorial VFW […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Pizza Casserole Green 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 ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

2/22/22 – Story Update – It was a very successful blood drive with 16 units donated. The Donor Center is very grateful for your support.

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, February 21st from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

Local Daisy Girl Scout troop selling cookies at Stewart’s in Peru from noon to 2 pm on Sunday

February 19th Dinner to benefit local children

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a take-out-only spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 19th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center in Peru. All proceeds will benefit the council’s Coats for Kids Program at Peru Elementary School. Since 2013 the Knights have donated 214 new winter jackets to the elementary school. […]

Candidate sought to fill open Peru School Board position

The Peru Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education, due to the upcoming expiration of the term of Ms. Linda Morgan. The five-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Sausage & chicken Gumbo Rice Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. , take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

North Country mourns loss of Peru-Plattsburgh pre-K teacher

Source: North Country mourns loss of pre-K teacher