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North Country Mission of Hope Color Run returns June 17

All proceeds to support the mission’s clinic in Nicaragua Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum

 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Coleslaw Fruit Cup Dessert Served take-out only, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Ausgustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Michigans for lunch Sunday sounds like a great idea

Veteran Biographies North Country Honor Flight #44 of May 13, 2023

Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey  Allen Burnsworth   U.S. Navy                            1965-1972                   Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy,  joined the Navy – the […]

Town Clerk’s office offering one-day marriage officiant licenses

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Mega Trucks added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup 

                The Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club and Upstone Materials are proud to announce that Mega Trucks were added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup to make it bigger than ever.  The Wanted Truck operated by Kevin Bigelow will be there as well as the Hired Gun operated by Elijah, Hellboy operated by Tyler, and Airborne operated […]

ANN’S 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CARS: Car Show – Mooers Forks

Sunday, June 4, 2023, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Craft Fair, Theme Baskets, Food and Entertainment St. Ann’s Grounds 24 Town Hall Road Mooers Forks, NY 12959 For more info or to pre-register your vehicle call: 518-236-5632 Vehicle Pre-Register $15 or $20 Day of Show between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Craft Table $20 Hot Wheels Entry […]

Continue to support downtown Plattsburgh businesses

THEY ARE OPEN! Attention all locals and visitors, we’re sure you’ve heard about the Margaret Street Construction that’s currently underway in Downtown Plattsburgh. It may be causing a little bit of a confusion, but don’t let that discourage you from supporting the amazing businesses in the area that are still open! Whether you’re in the […]

Vermont Department of Corrections will end its work crew program. Prosecutors are not pleased.

Click here for the VTDigger story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Spaghetti Garden Salad 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 welcome at our table!

North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 Send-Off Ceremony Photos – May 13, 2023

Click here to view downloadable Peru Gazette North Country Honor Flights 44 and 45 photos of May 13, 2023

Video with music – Hundreds send-off Vets on today’s North Country Honor Flights 44 and 45

May 13, 2023 – Hundreds of people, two hundred twelve motorcycles, fire and police departments went to the U.S. Oval this morning for the 7 a.m. Departure Ceremony for North Country Honor Flight numbers 44 and 45. Thirty-six veterans went on a one-day trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. The Vets included one WWII […]

Motorcycle Escort for North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 of May 13, 2023

Assemblyman Jones honors eight recipients as the 2023 Women of Distinction

From left to right: Judy Lefebvre, Jessica Kline, Jackie Madison, Elizabeth Pearl, Assemblyman Billy Jones, Linda Young, Sarah Howell, Gail Roberts, Sarah Maroun.  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North […]

Vermont Air National Guards visit PAFB Museum, Air Force vets

Pilots, aircraft master learn from history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

Click here for the NCPR story 

How should NY manage the millions of visitors to the Adirondacks?

Click here for NCPR story 

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

What: Tribute to Moms everywhere When: Saturday, May 13 Time: 3 pm Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Cost: $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ANNOUNCES FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE/FILL A PLATE WITH PROMISE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS

Albany, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 launched its two-month-long “Fill A Glass with Hope/Fill a Plate with Promise” campaign in partnership with the Northeast American Dairy Association, Garelick Farms, and local food banks. From May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help […]

28 local libraries participating in a library crawl

On June 3, 2023, over twenty-eight local libraries are participating in a Library Crawl in our region. The Library Crawl is designed for local families to (re)discover libraries in our area. Many libraries will have activities targeted at children, while others will be open for participants to visit. Participants are encouraged to visit as many […]

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.