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Motorcyclists surprise a Peru 12-year-old

Peru, NY, May 29, 2025 – Late this afternoon, the Thunder in the Burg motorcycle group gathered at the Peru Fire Station. Organizer Lloyd Provost, “We’re bringing a card and a few friends to Desmond on Birchwood Drive. Desmond had a brain tumor removed.  In a few days, I understand he’ll go to Boston for […]

CV-Tec honors graduates entering the workforce at signing ceremony

23 students signed letters of intent to accept jobs in various trades, from electrical work to health care workers and law enforcement officers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru VFW presents Achievement Award to Eagle Scout Bryce Wiggins

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – May 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Peru VFW Post 309 recognized Bryce Wiggins for outstanding achievement and leadership in completing his Eagle Scout Project with the support of Post 309.  Bryce led fellow scouts in constructing a U.S. Flag Retirement Box and three wooden benches for Post 309. Bryce […]

Nostalgia, excitement at Clinton College Day

Student applications up 16 percent as CCC prepares move to PSU campus Click  here for the Sun Community News Story 

Grand opening of Au Sable Forks Fire Department slated

Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service

Nine renewable energy projects signed off on in NNY

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

BBQ Chicken  Vegetables  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!

New York food banks say cuts to SNAP will worsen state’s food insecurity

Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Jones recognies nine Women of Distinction including Peru’s Helen Nerska

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recognized nine women from across the North Country as Women of Distinction at his annual award ceremony Thursday evening. This year, the event was held at MHAB Life Skills Campus in Plattsburgh. Each year, Jones invites community members to nominate impactful women from across numerous categories to be recognized for […]

City of Plattsburgh Beach opens May 23

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NO CHARGE TIRE ROUNDUP – Clinton County Residents Welcome 

Tire Round-Up – NO CHARGE  Clinton County Residents Welcome  Thursday, May 29, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Maximum of 10 tires per vehicle  Town of Peru Highway Garage, 9 Cross Street   TIRES MUST BE Whole tires, No Rims, No Excessive Dirt, Mud or Water. ONLY Passenger Car or Passenger Truck (No semi, heavy truck, […]

Very special sign unveiled at Babble Rural and Farm Learning Museum

By John T Ryan May 22, 2025 – Peru, NY  Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum opened for its 2025 season last weekend. Saturday’s first highlight was the unveiling of a new roadside museum sign. After fifteen years in the elements, it was time! The museum’s new sign is special because Peru art teacher and […]

Learn about creation and success of Peru Town Market

American Flags honor our deceased veterans

Peru, NY, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – On Monday, May 26, 2025, many people will gather to participate in ceremonies and parades in observance of Memorial Day. Some will visit cemeteries to pay their respects at the graves of loved ones, and they will likely be struck by the sight of hundreds of American flags […]

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒!

The Town of Plattsburgh May 2 at 2:15 PM  · 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒! 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐓-𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 Design Contest! Submissions are due by Friday, May 30th at noon. For full contest rules and submission instructions, check out: https://www.townofplattsburgh.com/…/2025-tshirt-contest…

Tensions mount in Burlington business community as council orders meal program relocation

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Peru prepares for Memorial Day

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Meatloaf  Potatoes 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!

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #61

Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability.  He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont.  The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]

May 17, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #60

Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training.  Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]

Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction

Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.” Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen […]

May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow

The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Fire Department Volunteers Honor Vets

Peru, NY, May 17, 2025 – Three cheers to these members of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department who traveled to Plattsburgh early this morning to honor the veterans traveling on the North Country Honor Flight.

Celebratory ribbon cutting for new Keeseville Waterfront Park June 4

Following years of planning and fundraising, Waterfront Park readies to open Click here for the Sun Community News story