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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021

  Chili Fruit Salad Cornbread Desert   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!

Washington St. View of 2021 Peru Tractor Parade

2021 Peru, NY Tractor Parade

December 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.  We may have missed about two units because of a 30-second technical difficulty. 

$10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: $10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Don’t forget the tractor parade

Peru Tractor Parade – Saturday, December 11th, 7. p. m. The late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. The parade will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route 22, […]

Community Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald notified the Peru Gazette that the town will not hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony this year. The town’s high COVID-19 rate is the reason. Town employees will simply throw the switch sometime tomorrow.

Peru Lions give back to our community

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Price Chopper/Market 32 donates $27,000 in gift cards to assist refugees

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 has made a donation of $27,000 in-store gift cards to six organizations that support Afghan refugee resettlement in the United States. “Supporting refugees who face uncertainty and seek liberty and human dignity is reflective of  American values. This donation to resettlement efforts reflects Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to our […]

Local quilters bring comfort to vets and babies

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 8, 2021

All Are Welcome at Our Table   Crispy Chicken Potatoes Coleslaw Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., In Peru.

Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS |

Source: Christmas comes to Au Sable Forks | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | A reinvigorated Christmas in the Forks celebration culminated with a fireworks show Saturday night, but it was the state champion girls soccer team from AuSable Valley Central that got

Great News – Tractor Parade Route Extended

Washington Street has been added to the December 11th, 7. p. m. Peru Tractor Parade Route and the late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up […]

Mark your calendars for the December 11 Tractor Parade

The Second Annual Peru Farmers Tractor Parade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The parade has a new route this year. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route […]

Lions Lions say “Thank-You” for great support

The Peru Lions Club held its 44th annual John Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. Over 400 people signed up for the race. What helped make this event a major success came from contributions not only from Lions and gracious sponsors but community members as well. The Lions wish to thank the Peru PTO,  Peru […]

All Are Welcome at our Table

  St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 1, 2021   Shepherds Pie Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.

Tree Lighting on December 10th at 7 p.m.

Peru’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo has been rescheduled from Friday, December 3rd to Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The change was necessary given the number of town employees who tested COVID positive. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back in action on December 10th.

Tree lighting scheduled, Cares Act Relief Monies Received and more

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s November 22, 2021 meeting.  This year’s Christmas Tree lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo will take place on December 10th at 7 p.m.  (originally scheduled for Dec. 3rd) The Peru Fire Department will make its traditional appearance. Noting the public’s COVID concerns, the Board has not planned […]

CVPH Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Today, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

Assemblyman Jones collecting toys on behalf of the Christmas Bureau

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that his office will be collecting toys for families in need this holiday season as part of his annual toy drive. Jones is partnering with the Christmas Bureau, an all-volunteer organization that helps to provide Christmas celebrations for low-income families in Clinton County. “Christmas is a time for […]

Altona Correctional Facility staff bring smiles to local senior citizens | Sun Community News ALTONA | 

Source: Altona Correctional Facility staff bring smiles to local senior citizens | Sun Community News ALTONA | After having materials donated by the New York State Police and Benevolent Association, crews at Altona Correctional Facility recently brought smiles to

Sunday, December 5th, 2021 – Town Wide Holiday Festival – Town of Schuyler Falls

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces the first annual Town Wide Holiday Festival, including tree lighting and lighted fire truck parade, with family events at Schuyler Falls hamlet and at the River Street Park, Morrisonville. Admission is free and all are welcome. The events provide a time for residents, friends and neighbors to connect during […]

Notice of Annual Election of Peru Fire District December 14, 2021 

As printed November 16, 2021, Press-Republican Legal Notices.  Please take notice of the Annual Election of the Peru Fire District County of Clinton State of New York will take place on December 14 2021 between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM at the Peru Fire Station located at 753 Bear Swamp Rd., Peru […]

It’s time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot

  The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is  offered for social distancing purposes. […]

CVPH Foundation Hosting Holiday 5K

Proceeds to provide new bassinet for babies born at CVPH  PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/15/2021) – Get the holiday season in Plattsburgh off on the right foot while helping some of our tiniest patients by signing up for the Super Santa 5K Relay & Elf Dash. Registration is now open for the event, set for December 4 […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 17, 2021

  Chicken Vegetable Casserole Coleslaw Bread Dessert   Served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Take-Out Only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m   All Are Welcome At Our Table.