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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Archive for 'Community Events'

Local community to gather for Overdose Awareness Day

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North County supports the Run For Jon

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

In a very rare move, Central NY fire department announces plans to close

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

‘Wild Tales’ offers behind-the-scenes glimpse of ADK natural history center

A six-part docuseries called “Wild Tales” on YouTube will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the animals and the care they receive at the Wild Center. Click here for the WCAX story 

Concerns and community outcry complicate the Crete’s fate

Community and officials rally in hope of saving the long-neglected community staple Click here for the Sun Community News story

Plattsburgh debates future of Crete Civic Center

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New York State Fair opening day attendance rebounds from Covid slowdown

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Plattsburgh teen raises $8K for inclusive playground equipment

City officials, coaches and residents alike applaud Bailey Vanarman’s efforts (Note that several Peru businesses contributed to the effort)  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State Fair opens Wednesday; here’s the latest news

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Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum to unveil new exhibit

Recent donation ready for display at local museum Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

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

Local teen leaves lasting artistic legacy

Months of planning brings village’s first mural symbolic of its new beginnings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Get ready for fun!

PHOTO STORY: 9-year-old cancer patient warmly welcomed home from St. Jude

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Silent Auction to benefit Peru’s Babbie Museum

Essex Co. Fair celebrates agriculture, community, tradition

Admission is $10 per person and includes rides, animal shows, face painting, exhibits, parking and more Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All Are Welcome at Our Table!

Festival of Fools returns to Burlington this weekend

The 3-day festival kicks off Friday on Church Street. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

NY State Fair ride-all-day wristbands go on sale for $20 early Thursday

Click here for the Syrause.com story 

43rd Essex Day celebration scheduled for Aug. 6

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Candlelight vigil to shine a light on domestic violence

Aug. 18 event in downtown Plattsburgh to honor Monique Yanulavich Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Important message for anyone planning to participate in the Historical Association’s August 7th “Sunday on the Island”

Due to circumstances totally beyond our control, we have had to change the date for Sunday on the Island from August 7th to August 21st.   Thank you for supporting CCHA, and I sincerely apologize for needing to change this date.   Helen Nerska Director Clinton County Historical Association

Franklin County Fair – August 7 – 14

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Shepherd’s Pie Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All are welcome at our table.

Tiny library, wide impact

Ellenburg Center boy’s pandemic idea continues to flourish and grow Click here for the Sun Community News story