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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!

Clinton County Historical Association’s great May schedule of events

 All events are free and open to the public. April 26, 2025 May 7. Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays at CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. A virtual tour of Lake Champlain Lighthouses. Tour of the military gallery May 8, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Clinton County’s Amazing Women – Part 1 with […]

Grants Available to Strengthen Community Health

Child safety, adaptive cycling clinic previously funded by Foundation of CVPH  PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/25/2025) – Managing diabetes, preventing hunger and promoting mental health are just some of the ways local groups can receive funding to strengthen the health of people across the North Country. Applications are now available for the Community Grants program offered by […]

Inclement weather forced the K-5 PTO and Peru Lions Club to cancel today’s Peru Clean-Up Day. An alternate date will be announced.

Plattsburgh’s spring artisan market, and many events set for Adirondacks from April 25-May 1

Click here for  the Adirondack Almanac story 

A new brew pub comes to town

By John T Ryan April 24, 2025, Peru, NY – Many have been curious about what happened since the Livingoods Restaurant sign was taken down. A new establishment, Ledge Hill North, is now operating at 697 Bear Swamp Road. Matthew Brankman, the owner of Ledge Hill Brewing Co. in Ticonderoga, oversees this new venture. Brankman […]

Saturday, April 26 is Peru Green Up Day

US Border Patrol arrests 8 migrant workers at Berkshire dairy

The incident constitutes the largest immigration enforcement action against migrant workers in Vermont in recent memory. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Chobani to build ‘thriving center of food production’ in Rome, creating more than 1,000 jobs

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 23, 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!

Planning Board Chairman Richard Williams stepping down; volunteers needed

Once again, the Peru Town is seeking Planning Board volunteers. The longtime chairman, Richard Williams, is giving up his position, and one vacant position has not been filled. The board can have up to seven members; It’s been getting by with six plus one alternate.  Regarding serving on the board, Richard Williams explained, “Why not […]

The Peru Gazette wishes you a Happy Easter!

Essex County homeowners can get money to build or rehab housing on their property

Click here for the NCPR story 

Depot Theatre announces expanded 2025 main stage season; season passes now on sale

Click to the Adirondack Almanac Story 

NY-21 Rep. Elise Stefanik reportedly eyeing run for governor of New York

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Peru students are learning more about the environment at Earth Fest 2025

By John T. Ryan The Peru High School gym is bustling with activity from Tuesday to Thursday this week as 1,200 students participate in Earth Fest 2025. Sixteen environmental education and student organizations are on hand to answer questions, distribute literature, and conduct hands-on learning activities. The school club Students Against a Vanishing Environment hosts […]

NYS Leaders describe the advantges of the soon-to-be-installed Smart Meters

Click here for a NYSEG link