The Peru Gazette

Spaghetti  Tossed Salad  Garlic Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-outs only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

All residents are encouraged to continue monitoring themselves for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you recently attended a gathering or other event. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include: – Fever or chills – Cough – Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – […]

My upbringing instilled in me the importance of being thankful for everything, in no small part because my parents had lived through the Great Depression. And throughout my professional life, I’ve been surrounded by selfless health care providers and colleagues who put in long hours to help others – a fact that constantly makes me […]

The past year has been one of the most challenging in history. In March and April, New York became the global hotspot of the COVID pandemic. We suffered unimaginable losses with deep pain. But in the months that followed New Yorkers made sacrifices, big and small, to help stop the spread and save lives. Together […]

Supporting Local Businesses this Saturday and Year-Round Strengthens Communities and Boosts Local Economies Watch the Department of Labor’s Small Business Saturday Video Here  This Saturday, November 28, 2020, is “Small Business Saturday” in New York State and today Empire State Development, and the Departments of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encourages all […]

Stewart’s Shops is teaming up with its customers once again to raise money for local children’s charities. The Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign kicks off on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Day at all shop locations. “In these times, nonprofits need our help more than ever with increased strains on staffing, resources and budgets. We […]

The Soup Kitchen meal will not be served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center this week, but bread will be available Wednesday at 10 a.m. on the parish center porch. 189 turkey dinners were served last Wednesday.   Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

The CVPH Blood Donor Drive at St. Augustine’s Parish Center will be underway today until 6:30 p.m. Bob Woods was one of the first donors to arrive.

  The Peru Lions Club will be hosting this year’s 43rd Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. This will be a VIRTUAL event.  Pre-registration for the 5K, 10K and 1mile runs at adirondackcoastevents.com, Click Peru Lions Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information. Early package pick-up at Peru Fire […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network blood drive, Monday, November 23, 2020, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors and need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Peru’s three recent blood drives were very successful.  All […]

“Find Services” Web Application for Social Programs There is a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state’s social programs network. The “Find Services” web application provides […]

A Multi Organization Effort to Stress the Importance of following State Safety Guidelines   Plattsburgh, NY – In response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the North Country Region the North Country Chamber of Commerce along with the Clinton County Health Department, Plattsburgh YMCA and the United Way of the Adirondack Region have […]

Peru – The Peru High School Student Council and National Honor Society are celebrating Christmas by adopting families in need. The community stepped forward to help them last year. The students hope you will do the same thing this year. Monetary donations and gift cards to local food or other stores are needed. If you […]

Shop local and choose a handmade gift this season. ONE DAY ONLY Pop-Up Gallery Show This FRIDAY stop in anytime during the day 10am-7pm Our participating Gallery artists are: Matthew McGarr Barbara Crotty Laura Carbone Ron Nolland Judy Guglielmo Bill Crosby Raymond Karpicki Donna Austin Eve K. Tremblay Stop in our Gallery located inside the Art […]

Source: Scout adds benches in Keeseville Veterans Park | Sun Community News Planned, built for Eagle Scout project by Nicholas Chamberlain

By John T. Ryan November 9, 2020, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights: The estimated $5 million-plus District #1 sewer upgrade project will be the subject of a November 23, 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing. The Town has been awarded a $1 million grant and secured long-term low-interest financing; however, the cost is very high for a […]

  Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Stuffing Green Beans Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Cheesecake   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-outs only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

To the Citizens of Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties: I have spent nearly all my memorable life in the North Country, and I feel blessed to still call this region my home. For me, it is not the mountains, the beautiful lake, or the nearly perfect proximity to adventure and big city lights. I must […]

As we enter into the giving season, now more than ever our fellow neighbors are in need of your help. Even before the pandemic hit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 13.7 million homes or 10.5% of all homes in the United States experienced food insecurity at some point during 2019. That […]

Stewart’s Shops would like to say thank you to all our veterans. To show our gratitude, ALL Stewart’s customers will be able to enjoy a 50¢ single scoop cone in honor of our veterans and those who continue to serve our country on Wednesday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans, not only […]

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Rice Dried Fruit Snack Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out-only) at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors and need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Peru’s three […]