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Enjoy pancakes, plus much more, Sunday at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Sunday, December 10, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 […]

Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Don’t miss Beartracks Saurday night

After a decade of turmoil, the first stretch of the Adirondack Rail Trail is open

Click here for the NCPR story 

Federal assistance for Clinton Co. residents affected by July flooding In-person

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lions Club grateful for support of 2023 Turkey Trot

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]

Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Peru, December 3, 2023 – Rev. Scott Seymour lights a candle on the St. Augustine’s Parish Advent Wreath at 9:30 mass this morning. Christians of most denominations observe Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Father […]

St Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Chicken and Biscuits Fruit Mixed Vegetables Dessert All are welcome. Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972..

The Peru High School Marching Band sounded great tonight in the AuSable Forks Christmas Parade.

 Thanks to Katie Clark for the movies and photos.

Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.

Thank you, Brandy McDonald, for your photos of tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo.

Peru’s Christmas Tree lighting fun Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

2022 Photos Peru’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at Little Ausable River Park. Longtime resident Roy Perry will light the tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Girl Scouts and the Fire Department will entertain the children. It should be a fun family event. 

Knights serve PANCAKES PLUS breakfast and expand serving time

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11, […]

All’s ready for Keeseville Holiday Festival: Dec. 9 Parade line-up doubled in size, starts at 4:45 p.m.

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. celebrates first Breeze flight to Orlando

CEO David Neeleman “We fly to places that other people don’t fly” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Lasagna Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

Peru Drama Club will present “The Alibis” this December with a cast of 31 students from grades 6 to 12.

This show tells the story of Detective Casey Neptune, a world-famous detective investigating the case of eccentric billionaire J. Lesie Arlington’s tragic death. Murdered before his 75th birthday party, it is up to Casey to figure out who committed this terrible crime. Of the guests invited to J. Leslie’s birthday party, eight suspects are singled […]

Here’s a great gift idea

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, December 4, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. What a great Christmas Gift for your neighbors – life-saving blood. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be serving this week

St. Augustine’s will not be serving a meal this Wednesday, Nov. 22.  It will serve on Wednesday, November 29 (Lasagna). Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Beartracks Christmas Concert at the Fellowship Center on Dec. 9

Knights bring coats and boots to Peru Intermediate and Primary Schools

Peru, November 14, 2023 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented fifteen new children’s winter coats to Peru’s primary and intermediate schools, plus several pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. Intermediate School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We already know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing this […]

It’s a special time of year

November 15, 2023 – Peru is preparing for the Holiday Season. Today, town parks/water/sewer personnel are busy erecting holiday banners along Main St. Luke Fessette (Santa) and Chris Martineau are on the lift and Matt Hauser is helping out on the ground.

STEC HONORS GREGORY LEE AS INDUCTEE INTO NEW YORK STATE SENATE’S 2023 VETERANS HALL OF FAME

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.  Gregory T. Lee […]