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Pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, Real maple syrup, coffee, orange juice, and milk.

Peru – Everyone is invited! “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast served on Sunday, April 14 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The knight’s breakfasts have received great reviews; […]

Paul Deyoe took these eclipse photos from the Lyons Rd. in Peru.

 

Exit 35 Southbound Adirondack Northway traffic at a crawl following total eclipse

April 8, 2024, Peru, NY Exit 35 Adirondack Northway southbound traffic at 4:43 p.m. It hadn’t changed at 5:43 p.m. 

Total Eclipse Peru, NY, April 8, 2024 – 3:28 p.m.

April 8, 2023, 3:28 p.m., Heyworth-Mason Park – A gentleman from Norfolk, VA. kindly allowed the Gazette to photograph phone images from his large solar telescope.

Viewing eclipse brought friends and families together

Peru, NY – April 8, Total Eclipse 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rulf’s Orchard and Heyworth-Mason Park. The Gazette spoke to more people. We added Connecticut, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia to our visitors’ list of states. Many people said our area is terrific, and our people are very friendly. Our visitors are also […]

59,000 Northern New York Homes Could Lose Access to Affordable Internet

Click here for the New York Almanac story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lasagna Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

North Country is alive for the total eclipse

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

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Essex County, New York declares State of Emergency ahead of solar eclipse

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2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh could see clear skies

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‘Darkness & Light’

A Collaborative Exhibition Commemorating the 2024 Solar Eclipse (PLATTSBURGH, NY – April 4, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts and SUNY Plattsburgh have collaborated on a gallery exhibition to commemorate the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse. The “Darkness & Light” exhibition will be displayed at two locations and run from Friday, April 5, to Saturday, April […]

Sunday, April 14 – Enjoy a Peru Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast!

It’s really an all-you-can-eat brunch! All welcome!!!!!

Galactic Fun for a Good Cause: Join the Force at this Year’s Autism Walk

Plattsburgh – The galaxy needs your help at the upcoming Autism Walk. Hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY, a Star Wars-themed walk will take place on May 4 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to don their best Star Wars costumes and join forces for a good cause. Proceeds from the […]

Psychedelic Rock and Tammy’s Lunch Box: A Small City’s Big Eclipse Plans Let the big cities have their eclipse mega-events.

In Plattsburgh, N.Y., success looks different for everyone stopping to look up. Click here for the New York Times story 

Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup

KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]

Vilas Home: Progress in elder care

Vilas staff preparing move to new residence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pork Stew Bread Snack Cup Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

April events sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association (free and open to the public)

April 9 – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Portraits from the turn of the 19th century and the stories they might tell. The Clinton County Historical Association has 17,000 portraits in their collection taken between 1890 and 1920, and some of the most unusual and interesting will be shared along with the known or occasionally speculated background […]

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – April 3, 2 – 3 p. m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 

Michigans  Salad Yogurt  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Assemblyman Jones announces nominations are underway for 2024 Women of Distinction Awards

Nomination deadline is March 31  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2024 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such […]

Phase one of Vilas Home expansion complete

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

CVPH Walk With a Doc Continues March 23

Local physicians promote the benefits of walking, health education  PLATTSBURGH, NY —The next Walk With a Doc will bring spring to your health routine. The walk, offered by the University of Vermont Health Network—Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency, will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the YMCA on the […]

Rescheduled: Easter Egg Hunt Sat. March 30 11AM – Town of Schuyler Falls

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces the first annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under, which will be held on Saturday, March 30, starting at 2 PM at the Jefferson Dukette Memorial Field (Salmon River Rec Park) at 618 Salmon River Road, between Mason Street and Military Turnpike. A special area will be […]