The Peru Gazette

FANNING has toured extensively as a solo performer and chamber musician throughout the U.S. and in England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, the Czech Republic, Canada and Germany. In recent years she has performed at the Schloss Leopoldskron (“Sound of Music” castle) in Salzburg, and in Prague at the invitation of the International Dvorak Society. After […]

To the Editor: When you hear the word “snack,” do you think of something sweet or salty? During National Snack Month, it is a great time to rethink what snacks look like and how they support our health — especially for kids and teens. According to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department […]

This April, the Social Center invites North Country residents to see Water for Elephants on a day trip to Proctors Theater in Schenectady on Sunday, April 12. The Elizabethtown Social Center continues a 20-year tradition of bringing North Country residents to Broadway musical theater shows in New York City and the historic Proctors Theater in […]

 Tapestry       Tapestry Vocal Ensemble brings the enchantings sounds of France to the Adirondacks on Sunday, March 8th at 3pm at the Methodist Church on Rt. 3 in Saranac.  Admission at the door only; General Admission $20, Children and Students $10.    Postcards from France travels through France from Provence to Brittany to Paris […]

Fish and Chips (Tater Tots) Vegetable 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!

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The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]

Grand Isle, VT — The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, in partnership with NEIWPCC, invites the public to Love the Lake 2026, a winter speaker series featuring four presentations on environmental and cultural heritage topics. Free coffee and dessert will be provided. Please note that the location for the February 19th presentation with Teage O’Connor has been changed to the Rock […]

The Peru Knights of Columbus express thanks to the many people who supported our February 8 breakfast. Many people attended despite the frigid temperatures. We definitely appreciate your many compliments. If you have ideas to make our breakfasts even better, don’t hesitate to make suggestions. Our next breakfast is on Sunday. March 8, served from […]

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A dream takes shape: Mountain biking shop meets modern-day general store in Elizabethtown venture Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State Saturday, February 7 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, February 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points […]

Ample Fishing Opportunities Await New Anglers Free Fishing Days Support the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days […]

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Tate Frantz, native of Lake Placid, is representing Team USA in Milan Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story

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Child Care Council Ex. Director: “There aren’t enough providers to meet today’s needs, let alone if it were expanded to more families. He said the physical infrastructure doesn’t even exist yet.” Click here for the NCPR story 

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – February 4, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is partnering with local military families to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Applications for this year’s program are due on March 16th. Eligibility Requirements: Honoree must be: Military personnel Currently serving, honorably discharged, […]