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Peru prepares for Memorial Day

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Meatloaf  Potatoes Vegetable  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!

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #61

Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability.  He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont.  The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #60

Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training.  Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]

Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction

Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.” Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen […]

May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow

The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Fire Department Volunteers Honor Vets

Peru, NY, May 17, 2025 – Three cheers to these members of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department who traveled to Plattsburgh early this morning to honor the veterans traveling on the North Country Honor Flight.

Celebratory ribbon cutting for new Keeseville Waterfront Park June 4

Following years of planning and fundraising, Waterfront Park readies to open Click here for the Sun Community News story 

STEC honors entrepreneur Renee Reardon at Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) honored Queensbury resident Renee Reardon at the Senate’s 2025 Women of Distinction ceremony yesterday in Albany. Reardon is a local entrepreneur, who owns two Queensbury McDonald’s, and is well-known in the community for being an active participant in and supporter of numerous non-profit endeavors. Reardon sponsors School Nights for her alma […]

Peru students design new Babbie Farm Museum sign

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its new museum sign. Peru School students, along with their teacher, designed and painted the new sign. The sign will be revealed during a special 10:00 AM ceremony on the museum’s opening day, Saturday, May 17th. To celebrate this special occasion, the museum […]

Town of Peru History Walk – May 31, 10 am, Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street

Join Town of Peru Historian Helen Nerska with Bob McGee and Christina Irwin Mullen for a history walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street and concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. Share your stories of Old Peru and hear new ones. Should weather be a concern, call Helen at 513-582-7246 […]

Interfaith Food Shelf saw 11% growing community need last year

Interfaith provided 11 to 12 tons of food monthly last year, their 60th Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Saturday, May 17 – Granny’s Attic at Fellowship Center

Peru Knights of Columbus hosting 37th annual golf tournament

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 14, 2025  

Pulled Pork  Mac’n Cheese 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!

Catholic Charities’ call to care continues under new leadership

Father Scott R. Seymour builds on funding and other resources to meet community needs Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DozerFest to be held at Clinton Co. Fairgrounds May 31

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY 

Clinton Community College Raises Funds for Veterans’ Transportation Program

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College money through Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s recent fundraiser, Clinton Market, in support of the Volunteer Transportation Program. This program provides essential transportation services for veterans traveling between Plattsburgh and the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. It ensures veterans can access critical medical care by […]

Mother’s Day Pancakes Plus Breakfast 

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will serve a “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The menu includes Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Fruit Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple Syrup, Coffee, Orange Juice, and Milk. $10 for adults, […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 7, 2025  

Chili Vegetable  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!

Peru CSD SAVE Club invites interested individuals to participate in a townwide Green Up Day

Peru Green Up Day The Peru CSD SAVE Club invites interested individuals to participate in a townwide Green Up Day this Saturday, May 3rd.  The event will be hosted by the Peru Lions Club and the Peru CSD PTO. Individuals should meet at 8:00 AM at Rulfs Orchard, 531 Bear Swamp Rd, to receive assignments […]

PCC Granny’s Attic & Bake Sale on Sat., May 17

Peru Clean-up rescheduled to Saturday, May 3 beginning at 8 a.m.

Longtime residents talk about growing up and living in Peru, NY

Peru, NY – In mid-2024, Peru Town Historian Helen Allen Nerska conducted several “History Chats” with longtime, well-known residents who shared fascinating stories about growing up and living in Peru, NY. During these sessions, Helen Nerska interviewed a number of individuals: Barbara Copeland Perry, Monica Downs Remmilard, Douglas Brown, Judy Barber Walpole, Priscilla (Pam) Monette […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 30, 2025  

Lasagna Rolls Vegetable  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!