The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru –  The VFW and its Auxiliary are renown for their support of veterans and patriotism. This year the New York State VFW Auxiliary and the Peru VFW Auxiliary are working with the Wreaths Across America program to raise funds for wreaths at 55 cemeteries across New York State. The Peru […]

Thanks to wonderful support from our community the 2018 Applefest was very successful. Over the course of the two-day celebration 150-200 people volunteer their time and talent on the grounds, St. Vincent’s, Roger’s House and in the parish center. The St. Augustine’s Parish family is very grateful to everyone who participated in any way. Here […]

An Invitation from the Harkness Methodist Chruch Have you seen any geese flying south yet? It’s getting to be that time of year… the Harkness Chicken and Biscuit Dinner is approaching and the chickens are getting nervous! The dinner this year will once again be presented at the Harkness Church Hall (776 Hallock Hill Road, […]

Source: 27th Annual Whiteface Mtn Oktoberfest this Weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Spaghetti Dinner (red, meat or alfredo sauce) for only $10.00 When:    September 27, 2018    Dinner 6 – 8 p.m. with music by “Just Jammin”  6 – 9 p.m. Where:    Peru Memorial VFW                710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B                 Peru, NY 12972 No cover charge.  Beverages available for purchase from 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit veterans projects.

A huge group of motorcyclists escorted the North Country Honor Flight to the Airport this morning. It took almost two minutes for them to pass by.  

North Country Honor Flight Ceremonies were conducted this morning (September 1, 2018) at the U.S. Oval Park. Tom Nagowski, a longtime Peru resident, was one of the honored veterans. The 24th Honor Flight will arrive back at the Plattsburgh Internatitonal Airport tonight at 7:45 p.m. People are encouraged to come out to greet the vets […]

A Message from SPARCC Prescription opiate and heroin addiction as well as opiate-related overdoses remains a problem of epidemic proportions throughout the North Country.  In 2016, several local professionals and concerned citizens joined forces forming a coalition known as Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). This coalition is comprised of people in […]

Source: Nearly a week away, the 21st Annual Battle of Plattsburgh

A Message from the North Country Honor Flight For the first time since the initial flight of 2013, on Saturday, September 1, 2018, North Country Honor Flight will be flying commercially. The new partnership with United Airlines has worked out well and the itinerary for the day is basically unchanged. The biggest difference is we […]

The Clinton County Coalition to Prevent Suicide will kick off this year’s mental health awareness events with “Battling Stigma” in the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade on September 8th at 1PM on Cumberland Ave.  Line up for the parade begins at noon.  Join us with signs of hope and encouragement as we walk with our giant […]

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Sunday, August 26, 2018, 12 – 4pm   Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh  On Sunday, August 26, women across the United States will be commemorating, “Women’s Equality Day”. This date was set-aside in 1971 as an annual event to celebrate the August 26, 1920, adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.  […]

Just because we’re approaching the end of Summer, it doesn’t mean we have to stop eating Summertime goodies…. Come and finish your vacation with a smile and a $5 Michigan meal at the Harkness United Methodist Church! Mark your calendar for Sunday August 26th and plan to bring your family and join your friends at […]

Source: Keeseville Field Day and Parade marches into town Aug. 11 – Sun Community News & Printing

Today is Homestead day at the Plattsburgh Farmer and Crafters Market on Durkee. There’s a large crowd enjoying the many items being offered for sale. Almost everyone had had one or more bags full when they left. Here are a few random photos taken this morning about 11. Click here for an assortment of market […]

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The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: Sunday On The Island, Historic Lighthouse Tours   Sunday, August 12, 2018 departing between 9am and 1:20pm Peru Dock, Route 9, 1.5 miles north of the hamlet of Valcour   Participants $25 each for R/T transportation   The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on […]

Friday-August 17, 2018  Plattsburgh Recreation Dept GYM 52 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY  -5K fun run/walk around the oval and surrounding trail-  Registration begins at 6:00pm, kids 1mile fun run and walkers- 6:30pm, 5K run- 7:00 pm -Donation: $15  up to August 13th, $20.00 after and up to day of the run, $5.00 for kids run 12 and under […]

Officials at United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. have named Hannah Provost the 2019 Campaign Chair.  Ms. Provost is partner in the firm of Lomanto & Company.  Hannah has been on the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. campaign team for 4 years and has served for four years on their Allocation Committee.  […]