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Services and programs for adults and children fill the Peru Community Church’s December calendar

Peru Free Library continues its excellence under Stacey Bousquet’s leadership

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, December 9, 2025 – At a time of year when people pause to give thanks, the Peru Free Library is a community resource that is very important to many. Our library’s offerings educate, entertain, and bring our community together, Many people are responsible for the library’s longtime success, including […]

The Egg will ‘hatch’ following $19.5 million renovation

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CCHA December Calendar of Events

December 11, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh. Using photos from the CCHA collection, see ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh.  Come and see what you might recognize and share stories of these special spots. December 11, 6:00 pm, Clinton County Historical Association 98 Ohio […]

How did Santa’s reindeer get their names? A new local children’s book tells the tale

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Independent movie theater opens in downtown Burlington

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Robin Caudel Presentation Cancelled

I have been advised that Robin Caudell has had to cancel her December 4th Presentation at the Clinton County Historical Association – I apologize but this is beyond both Robin’s and my control.  Helen Nerska, Director Clinton County Historical Association.

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concerts on Dec. 20 & 21

Champlain Valley Voices announce “Great Hits” concert

The Champlain Valley Voices will be performing “Choral Music’s Greatest Hits!” on Sunday, December 14th with performances at 2pm and 6pm at the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. The theme for our concert is “Choral Music’s Greatest Hits!”, meaning we will be performing best known choral works from various genres and style periods.  The 2pm […]

Plattsburgh resident and movie lover brings his own ‘Blockbuster’ to small neighborhood

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Saturday, Nov.29 – Kissing Ball Christmas Charity Event

Support the Peru Free Library at an online auction

Patrons, Get a jump on your holiday shopping by visiting our Online Auction. The auction starts tomorrow, November 14 and ends Sunday, November 23 at 7pm. Thanks to the many local businesses and artists, listed below, who donated services, gift certificates and items to our auction. If you have any questions, contact the library and […]

Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project

Hello Peru! We have an exciting opportunity for all Peru residents! Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project. The Subject is: “HOPE – what brightens your day?” PCC will provide a 12 x 12 inch canvas – YOU provide the Art. Pick up your free canvas on Saturday, 11/1 from 9-12 at PCC […]

Peru Drama Club will present Hadestown: Teen Edition on December 5th-6th with a cast of 15 students from grades 8 through 12.

The story of this musical follows the poor but hopeful young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice in a world grappling with hardship and doubt. When Eurydice is tempted by an offer of comfort and security, she signs away her life to work in the industrial Hadestown. Orpheus journeys to the underworld to win her back with […]

North Words: Folks from Potsdam really love this novel set in their hometown

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Will new public art help revitalize Burlington’s Main Street?

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Peru Central School District Recognizes Art Teacher Greg Badger.

We would like to recognize Middle School Art Teacher Greg Badger for his outstanding work in creating the beautiful mural now displayed on the side of our building beneath the District Office sign. The mural depicts Peru’s first school building, which was developed during the Great Depression. Construction took place between January 1938 and November […]

The Lake Placid Film Festival is this Halloween weekend

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Off the Wall

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Oct. 31 2025) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Off the Wall, ” an exhibition/gallery fundraiser. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 14, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display until Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be an open call for […]

FJ – A tribute to Foreigner and Journey Featuring Constantine Maroulis

Friday, November 7th @ 7PM Featuring American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis on Lead Vocals. Keyboardist Paul Kochanski, Bassist Joe Pettengill and Drummer Art Mambuca (and his sprawling double kick-drum kit) all played together in the Journey tribute band Captured. And, rounding out the band is hotshot Guitarist Kevin Alexander Herrera and Adam Tese on Saxophone. […]

Peru to host Section VII gymnastics championships Saturday

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Stuff the Strand

Happy Friday! Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis’ annual Stuff the Strand event is TODAY, October 17th, from 10am-4pm. Help us fill each of the 901 seats in the Strand Center Theatre with 21 lbs. of food and baby items to help our neighbors throughout Clinton County! Last year, they set a goal of seven pounds per seat […]

Lake Placid Center for the Arts breaks ground on $33 million renovation project

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Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival to Transition to Keeseville Free Library Leadership in 2026

AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library are pleased to announce that the Keeseville Community Arts Festival, a beloved celebration of arts and community, will transition to new leadership beginning in 2026. The Library will now serve as the lead organizer of the event, with AdkAction providing support throughout the transition year. The 2026 Keeseville Community […]