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Traditional Christmas Craft Fair, Sat. Dec. 6 at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Peru Knights of Columbus respond to the school’s needs.  

Peru, November 21, 2025 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 has been bringing new children’s winter coats to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools since 2013. Then, last year school nurses said they had another need – winter boots, so the knights responded by bringing 12 pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. This […]

Early Thanksgiving at St. Augustine Soup Kitchen

Cooks served 354 complete turkey dinners on Wednesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s parishioners like many others are responding to the need

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is conducting a monthly food drive at St. Augustine’s Church to assist the Peru JCEO Food Shelf. This past weekend parishioners responded in a big way! The Knights delivered the food Monday morning.

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Turkey Dinner & All the Trimmings!  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!

The Regional Food Bank needs your help on Nov. 22

By John T Ryan  By now, many readers may be familiar with the Regional Food Bank’s massive effort to host a November 22 Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up for thousands of individuals, families, and seniors in the Adirondacks and the North Country. To make this happen, about 75 volunteers will be needed.  Organizations and individuals are […]

Jeffords Steel & Engineering employees and Corp. give the United Way a $16K boost

Jeffords Officials presented John Bernardi, President & CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. with a check from the employees’ workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge contributing $16,000.00 to the 2026 United Way Campaign.  Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company has a long history of supporting United Way and several other community initiatives.

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 […]

Pearsall Foundation announces funding for 37 projects

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

It’s time to sign up for the Turkey Trot

The Peru Lions Club will again be hosting this year’s 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.  As in the past, this is a family run event with participants of all levels and features both a 5K and 10K run starting at 9:00 a.m. The trot begins and ends […]

Here’s how the North Country is coping amid social safety net cuts

Click here for the NCPR story 

Dannemora Federal Credit Union Accepting Food Donations

First Annual Michigan Fest Raises $19,000+ for Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project

PLATTSBURGH, NY — October 31st, 2025 — Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU), UFirst Federal Credit Union, the Town of Plattsburgh, and the local Michigan Fest Committee are proud to announce that the first-ever Michigan Fest, held on August 2, 2025, raised an incredible $19,916.19 in support of the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project (BMG). The idea for Michigan Fest […]

“We need to get the word out…We’ll try to fulfill your wish”

By John T. Ryan October 28, 2025 – Plattsburgh – If you or someone you know has received a dire health diagnosis or is facing a terminal illness, The Wish Fund is here to help. Established in 2016 by the Adirondack Champlain Valley REALTORS (ACVR) to honor realtor Mary Fry, The Wish Fund grants wishes […]

Regional Food Bank and Partners Detail Adirondack & North Country’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Event  

Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up to thousands of individuals, families and seniors in the Adirondacks and North Country  Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing will be the local food distribution site on November 22.   PLATTSBURGH, NY (October 22, 2025) — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, local partners, site partners, donors and local elected officials […]

Gift economy takes root at Keeseville farm

Sand River Community Farm shares food freely with its community Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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 […]

Winter clothing donations wanted!

If you love chicken & biscuits, Harkness is the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 19

Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend

Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]

Fall Granny’s Attic Oct. 4 & 5

Applefest coming! Saturday, Sept. 20!

Comedy Night to support local autism community

Event at a glance What: Comedy Night benefiting Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Headliner: Ray Harrington (with a Vermont Comedy Club-curated lineup) When: Thursday, Sept 18, 7:00 PM Where: Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, NY Why: Funds raised support resources, connection, and advocacy for our local autism community

47th Annual Applefest will be here soon than you think!

Peru Knights continue their JCEO support

Peru, NY, September 5, 2025 – St. Augustine’s ‘Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Financial Secretary Greg Hart recently presented a $1,000 council donation to JCEO Chief Executive Officer Nicole Laurin on behalf of his brother knights. The Peru Knights know the great work the JCEO Peru Outreach Center does at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Council 7273 […]