The Peru Gazette

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3/11/2024 – Plattsburgh, NY – As the celestial event of the decade approaches, the Adirondack Coast community is abuzz with excitement, gearing up for an extraordinary celebration surrounding the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. From captivating educational experiences to celestial-themed festivities, both residents and visitors are in for an unparalleled cosmic adventure. Solar Eclipse […]

Pork Chops Stuffing Vegetable Applesauce 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!

By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) and North Country Public Radio (NCPR) have announced the first five Howl Story Slams of the 2024 season. “Anyone can sign up to tell a story. Stories must be: true, under five minutes, adhere to the night’s theme and told without notes.” The first event is set for Wednesday, […]

Pearl Physical Therapy, located at 135 South Peru Street in Plattsburgh, is having a yard sale for Elmore SPCA. If you want to donate yard sale items to this cause, you can drop off donations at the clinic (135 South Peru St). The building has a donation area by the entrance to the left. If […]

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Live music, food trucks, activities and more during five-hour Eclipse special April 8 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rob Schwimmer inhabits the same universe as the elusive Triple Helix—one that doesn’t exist except for his invention. He is the master of his musical kingdom where he, playing solo, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the world masters) and […]

Spring Show to Showcase Regional Artisans Plattsburgh, NY – The region’s largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair returns and will take over the gym at Clinton Community College on Saturday April 20th, 2024, from 10am-4pm. Adirondack Coast Events is proud to present the largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair that the region has to offer. […]

Chicken & Ham Casserole 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!

Peru  – “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast served on Sunday, March 10 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 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!

Due to a very busy staff and an abundance of phone calls and activity at the shelter, we will be closing to the public for the remainder of this week. All scheduled adoptions will proceed as planned. If you are interested in donating to assist with the recent Clinton County Sheriff’s Office animal cruelty case, […]

When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”

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March 12, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh. Using photos from the CCHA collection, historian David Patrick created ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh. Come and see what you might recognize and share stories of these special spots. March 15, 2:30 pm Plattsburgh […]

ALBANY, N.Y. – Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) has opened its 2024 summer camp registration for all three of its American Camp Association Accredited camps – Camp Is-Sho-Da in East Greenbush, Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George and Lake Clear Camp in Lake Clear near Saranac Lake. GSNENY camps are a community shaped […]

Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Desert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (corrected) at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Margaret St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]

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Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs. Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams) Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month […]

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable […]