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Prescott leads Peru to season-opening gymnastics win

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Schlitt, Peru turn back Beekmantown

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New York Giants name Saranac’s Everleth Coach of the Week

Giants Foundation, Gatorade to contribute $2,000 to flag football program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Spain wins first Women’s World Cup, beats England 1-0 in the final

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PSU to induct five into Hall of Fame

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St. Clair joins Sun Community News team Ricky

St. Clair looks forward to leading the sports department with reinvigorated local coverage Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Girls’ basketball camp tips off for first time in Peru, N.Y.

“It’s super important to get the girls out here and get them playing,” said Peru High School girls’ basketball coach Brittany Marshall Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

National amputee baseball team plays in Burlington

Louisville Slugger Warriors are a team made up of amputee military veterans, wounded warriors and active duty personnel Click here for the WCAX story 

As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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Champlain Cup Lacrosse Series bringing athletes from both sides of Lake Champlain together for new summer tradition

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There’s a new varsity sport in the North Country: flag football for girls

The story centers on Ausable Valley Central  Click here for the NCPR story 

Section VII Scholar Athletes Feted

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Baseball all stars named in Section VII

Peru was represented by Zach O’Connell, Jake Frechette, and Landen Duprey, while Donnoven Mitchell was named to the D-I all-star team and Connor Graves was an honorable mention. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Toyota Series returns to Lake Champlain June 22-24

Several local competitors will join the annual fishing draw with top prize of up to $100K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Legendary Syracuse running back, Hall of Famer Jim Brown has died at 87

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ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects

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May 16 – Section VII Tuesday: Peru, Saranac win on links

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Golf Tournament plans to offer college scholarships to Peru, PHS and Seton students

Youth Commission Special meeting

The Peru Youth Commission will hold a special meeting on May 17, 2023, 7 PM at Lapham Mills Park to approve Recreation assistants for 2023. Corrected time – Originally stated 5 PM.  

Zach O’Connell has big day at the plate after being honored for over 100 career hits and runs

Story broadcast May 7, 2023 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Central standout Tracy Rotz selcted to Mariners Hall of Fame

MORRISONVILLE – Four former Clinton County American Legion baseball standouts – Les Fessette, Paul LaRock, Tracy Rotz and John Munson, and former coach Rob Knowles, have been selected for induction into the Clinton County Mariners Hall of Fame later this summer. Tracy Rotz Two-year member of Post 20, 1984-85 Team captured District IV title in […]

Car Wash today Saturday, April 29 from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station

Cloudy skies aren’t deterring the Peru Varsity Golf Team from holding its car wash today from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station. A $5 donation is recommended.

Track wrap: Peru ends Red Storm win streak

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Saturday, April 29 Car Wash at the Peru Fire Department benefitting the Peru Nighthawk Golf Team

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   $5 a car or donation accepted.   Proceeds help the team buy towels, team jackets, balls, etc. Let’s support our Nighthawks and get them off to a great season!

Kristen Marino possesses coaching experience and appreciates the importance of youth sports

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board named Kristen Marino Peru Recreation Director at its April 10 meeting. Marino served as interim director since August 22 of last year. She brings a history of sports participation and leadership to the position.  Kristen grew up as a member of a U.S. Air Force […]