The Peru Gazette

December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

All-hands on for Christmas Basket outreach Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CEO John Casella says local Y ‘provides a critical role’ in the wider community Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]

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Proceeds will support Thera-Pets work with special-needs kids Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, November 14, 2023 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented fifteen new children’s winter coats to Peru’s primary and intermediate schools, plus several pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. Intermediate School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We already know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing this […]

Stewart’s Announces: To honor our Veterans, all Stewart’s customers can enjoy a 99¢ single scoop cone this Saturday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans on Veterans Day and every day throughout the year. They support over 140 veteran groups each year with monetary and product donations. From job training, providing meals for […]

The Peru New York Lions Club will host this year’s 46th Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K runs can be found on www.adirondackcoastevents.com; click on Upcoming races, then Peru Lion Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information. For additional information, contact Ed Eisele, […]

The 11th Annual Octoberfest is on October 14, 2023 at the Peru Fire Dept.  Courses changed this year – it’s a 5K, 10K, and 20 mile bike.  Along with a free 1/2 mile kids fun run for 10 and under (pending enough participants). The Octoberfest is In loving memory of Robert “Chip” Hamilton and proceeds […]

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United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. officials have announced that their annual fundraising campaign has started. This Regional initiative, covering Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is conducted to raise needed funds for high-priority health and human service programs in the Adirondack Region. A network of 35 partner agencies benefits from these funds annually and […]

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Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 There a nice crowd at the Peru Community church Fellowship Hall for the annual Granny’s Attic Boutique and Bake Sale. It’s on today until 4 p.m. and tomorrow, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s busy, but there’s stlll a great choice of items! AND the cookies and brownies are […]

Chazy, NY – The Alice T. Miner Museum will host the 2nd Annual Cultivating Hope Event: A Healing Grace Center for Hope & Healing fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the museum in Chazy. The event will raise funds for Healing Grace, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support and other services […]

Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]

Police release more details into the crash that claimed the life of a Port Henry woman Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]

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Please Share The Elmore SPCA is having a sneaker/shoe fundraiser! Foot apparel should be GENTLY used or new and be in pairs. We will accept sneakers, shoes of all kinds, high heels, flip-flops, winter boots, water shoes, golf shoes, children’s shoes, etc. Foot apparel may be left in a box at the shelter at 556 […]

KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern […]

Over $23,000 handed out to organizations specializing in helping local kids Click here for the MYNBC5 story