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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 

Chicken & Biscuits  Coleslaw  Fruit  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. We’re looking forward to seeing you! 

The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted it 112th Annual Awards Dinner on January 26th 

Plattsburgh, NY  The North Country Chamber of Commerce enjoyed hosting their 112th Annual Awards Dinner on January 26th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh. This year’s event was a sold-out event, selling out in less than two hours and with more than 375 attendees.  This year’s theme was “Viva Las Vegas”, featuring all the […]

CVPH Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/25/2024) — With a wealth of experience and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North Country, three new members of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Trustee begin their three-year terms this month. Joining the 12-member board are Executive Director […]

Tom Messner joins Vermont Lake Monsters as Minority Partner

Messner has been a fixture at Centennial Field since retiring from NBC5 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Time to roll up your sleeves

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 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. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Meat Loaf Potatoes 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 12972 All are welcome! We are excited to see you.

Peru Community Church Subs for Super Bowl!

Full-size subs for $12: Your choice of Ham, Turkey, Mixed Italian, or Egg Salad. Cheese, dressings, and vegetables are also available.  Chips included. CASH ONLY Pre-order by February 8th by calling 518-643-2261, 518-324-6084, or 518-578-5317. No phone orders will be taken after 2/8/24. Pick-up between 2 pm and 5 pm at Peru Community Church Fellowship […]

CVPH, Monday, Sept. 29, Peru Blood Drive

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 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.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

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

Pulled Pork Over Rice Vegetable Fruit Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Pre-Order Subs For Superbowl

Peru Lions become a sponsor of 2024 Night to Shine

The Peru Lions Club is proud to become a sponsor of the 2024 Night to Shine in Plattsburgh hosted by the Plattsburgh House of Prayer in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. This prom is designed especially for teens and adults 14+ with Special Needs. Prom guests will enjoy a host of activities including dinner […]

Peru Lions Give Back

Recently, members of the Peru Lions Club presented a $1,000 check to JCEO to benefit the Peru and Keeseville food pantries. The Lions Club raises the bulk of their funds, which they give back to community services and projects, from their annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.  

Great food, great place to gather for a good cause

Sunday, January 14, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children […]

Everyone is invited for great food and community

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Beef Stew Fruit 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. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.

Hoping to draw visitors, St. Lawrence County launches lodging website

Click here to view the NCPR story 

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 3, 2023

Oven Roasted Chicken Mashed Potatoes Vegetable/Bread Dessert Served take-out only, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Auguatine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 1272 All are welcome!

Doonesbury cartoonist and former Saranac Lake resident Garry Trudeau reveals 2024 Winter Carnival button design

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Stewart’s Holiday Match Finishes Strong, Raises $2 million for Local Children’s Charities

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

Stewart’s Shop has the Christmas Spirit

December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

Time to sit back and enjoy the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir

The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts.