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Archive for October 20th, 2025

Longtime Mountain Lake PBS Thom Hallock host reflects on covering the North Country

Click here for the NCPR story 

In Potsdam and around the North Country, people join “No Kings” rallies

Click here for the NCPR story 

Ausable Valley Central School entering a period of fiscal challenge

Comprehensive financial study that looks into the district’s long-term financial outlook released Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

Don’t forget the Chicken and Biscuits Thursday night at the Peru VFW

Attention History Lovers!

The Peru Historian’s office ended its 2025 tour season October 18th with a walking tour of Elm, Sanborne, Lewis and Pleasant streets.  This was our 3rd history walk. The first was October 24th, 2024, starting at the Town Hall going down North Main into the Heyworth Mason Park.  The second tour was rained out but […]

Hochul Vetoes Public Records Bill, Leaving ‘New Era of Transparency’ Still Pending

Click here for the New York Focus Story 

Peru Highway Department Notice

Due to the weather, we will NOT be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21. We will be trying for Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, depending on the weather.  

Corrections officer guilty of murder in beating death of inmate Robert Brooks; 2 other officers cleared of all charges

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Peru, NY – St. Patrick’s Oratory – Mother Cabrini Shrine, October 19, 2025

New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts

Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story  The Peru Gazette is posting this story a month late; however, it’s a very important story 

Nov. 6 Lake Champlain panel examines algal bloom problem, efforts to control phosphorus pollution in the watershed

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  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!