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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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Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to northern N.Y. in 2021 | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN

The rolling replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial will now make its first trip to the Northern Tier June 24-27 when it comes to the Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418. Source: Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to northern N.Y. in 2021 | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | After months of planning and […]

Elmore SPCA Bottle Drive – Feb. 5 and 6 – Many Drop Locations

Cape Vincent residents get first look at $3.8 million East End Park renovation plans | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Cape Vincent residents get first look at $3.8 million East End Park renovation plans | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Garden Salad Chili Rice Dessert Our chefs are working hard to prepare the meal at this very moment. Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

Clinton County Historical Association awarded $7,500 for an exhibit and public presentation on the story of the Prohibition Era in the North Country  

Plattsburgh, New York – The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the award of a Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) totaling $7,500. CCHA will use these funds to create a two-room exhibit to tell the story of the Prohibition Era in the North Country.  The project will […]

 Watching the Super Bowl Safely 

Plattsburgh, February 1, 2021. Cases of COVID-19 increased significantly following the winter holiday season, leaving health officials concerned about this year’s Super Bowl and the celebrations that may accompany it.  “The Super Bowl is an event I look forward to each year,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton County. “This year we […]

Stefanik’s Legislation Leads to New CDC Data That May Help Prevent the Spread of Lyme Disease

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – In 2019, Congresswoman Stefanik co-sponsored and helped pass the TICK Act, which developed the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) framework for a national strategy to approach vector-borne diseases. Due to that legislation, the CDC’s recent report indicates that cases of tick-borne Lyme disease may actually […]

Burlington’s police transformation czar weighs in on challenges

Source: Burlington’s police transformation czar weighs in on challenges

Franklin the snow giant | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Franklin the snow giant | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Wednesday, Jan. 27th Soup Kitchen Menu

Coleslaw, chicken ‘n biscuits, mashed potatoes/gravy, dessert Served Take-Out Only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

Peru Blood Drive Today 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 25, 2020, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. All coronavirus safeguards will be maintained. 

Soup Kitchen Menu – Wednesday, Jan. 20

Cheezy Macaroni & Cheese Garden Salad Bread Dessert Take-Out Only, Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

St. Vincent’s Thrift Re-Opening Today

St. Vincent de Paul thrift store will be reopening this week with new guidelines: Limit 5 adults in the store at one time with 30 minute suggested shopping time. Masks and social distancing required. Purchase a bag and fill it yourself.

Annual MLK event goes virtual | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Annual MLK event goes virtual | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Recalling a Peru Landmark

By John T. Ryan Over the years I have taken many photos or scanned old photos of St. Augustine’s Church. Yesterday, I was asked for photos of the church that once stood where St. Augustine’s Church now stands. That request motivated this post. Constructed in 1884, the old church was razed in spring 1981. On […]

Beef Stew & Mashed Potatoes Sounds Like A Great Meal

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes Garden Salad Dessert Take-out only, Served 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, January 25th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive – Monday, January 25, 2021, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Peru’s recent blood drives were very successful. All recommended coronavirus safeguards will be maintained.

Region’s Needs More Urgent and Significantly More Crucial

Dear Friends and Neighbors, During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]

Peru Federal Credit Union Opens New Building in Keeseville

  By John T. Ryan  2015 – New Building in Peru  2018 – New Building in Au Sable Forks  2019 – Office in Keeseville  2020 – New Building in Keeseville  The above dates dates chart the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) as it expands its services in southern Clinton and northern Essex County. Credit Union […]

Call for Artists for a Strand Center New Year Pop-Up Gallery Show!

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition for the New Year in January and is looking for artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 10:00 am […]

Mission of Hope Closes Warehouse and Office Until February

Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Yummy!

Michigans Chicken Wings Macaroni Salad Dessert Take-Out Only, Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru NY 12972

How Black Lives Matter brought the conversation of race and racism to the North Country | NCPR News

Source: How Black Lives Matter brought the conversation of race and racism to the North Country | NCPR News

Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Raises Over $1.88 Million for Local Children’s Charities

  The 2020 Holiday Match program has raised over $1.88 million for local children’s organizations. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated  $941,207 to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny for penny by Stewart’s Shops. There are no administrative costs and 100% of the funds benefit local, non-profit children’s organizations. […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Peru Gazette