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Peru Library Open Wednesday From 11 to 4

  The Peru Free Library is pleased to announce that beginning Wednesday, November 4th, the library will be OPEN on Wednesdays from 11 am – 4 pm. There will be limited services. Patrons may browse the shelves and check out library materials. Computers will not be available. The public restroom is closed. Pickup service will […]

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Community Drives Announced

CVPH program focuses on safety while maintaining an adequate blood supply for area hospitals Editor’s Note: A drive is also scheduled for the St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, November 23rd. More info to follow. PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/29/2020) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley […]

Peru Fire Dept. has candy for the kids

We will be out for Halloween Saturday starting around 5:30 at our usual place by Stewart’s. Members will be and ask that you practice social distancing. Kids can help themselves to a bag of candy safely, we will be putting out individual bags of candy on a table in front of the fire truck. We […]

United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and its partner sponsors are proud to lead an initiative to bring free baby essentials to communities in Essex County

NYSCOPBA members give Honor Flight a big boost | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: NYSCOPBA members give Honor Flight a big boost | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While the pandemic halted all flights and most fundraising efforts by the North Country Honor Flight, the organization just got a big boost towards next year’s activities tha

All-season destinations: 10 of Upstate New York’s best four-season towns – syracuse.com

Source: All-season destinations: 10 of Upstate New York’s best four-season towns – syracuse.com

Cuomo’s trick-or-treat advice: Stay home, or close to it – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo’s trick-or-treat advice: Stay home, or close to it – syracuse.com

Urgent Need for Foster Care in the Adirondack Region

Early Voting in Essex Co. sees lines | Sun Community News Polls opened in Lewis Sat. at 9 a.m.., wait was about 45 minutes

Source: Early Voting in Essex Co. sees lines | Sun Community News Polls opened in Lewis Sat. at 9 a.m.., wait was about 45 minutes

Glens Falls rolls out new Arts District project downtown – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Glens Falls rolls out new Arts District project downtown – The Adirondack Almanack

State Agencies Announce Key Milestone for Adirondack Rail Trail

Removal of Railroad Tracks Between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid is First Step in Developing World-Class Recreational Trail Tracks between Big Moose and Tupper Lake to be Rehabilitated to Create Nation’s Longest Scenic Railway The New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the State Office of General Services, today announced […]

YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Virtual Job Fair November 18th

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED! THE JOB FAIR IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR APPLICANTS! This year, the Chamber has partnered with BoothCentral whose platform will allow us to create a safe, virtual environment where employers and job seekers can connect face-to-face via video. Just like our in-person event, […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Beef Stew & Biscuits Garden Salad Cake   Served take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Indoor Soccer Program at the Crete To Be Continued

Elevate518, LLC and the City of Plattsburgh have signed an agreement to continue the momentum of the decades-long indoor field sports program at the Crete Memorial Civic Center in Plattsburgh, NY.   Elevate518, LLC is launching Adirondack Coast Sports, which is a division of their charity race timing company, Adirondack Coast Events.  Adirondack Coast Sports […]

North Country movie theater works to welcome people back safely

Source: North Country movie theater works to welcome people back safely

October 25th Breakfast at the Peru VFW

WHAT:  4th Sunday Breakfast                Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Corned Beef Hash, Pancakes or French Toast, Juice & Only                           ONLY $10 WHEN:  October 25, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22 B                 Peru, NY 12972 TAKEOUT – EAT IN OR CALL to […]

Consider Including the United Way in Your Charitable Plan

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, […]

Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign | Lake Champlain Region

Source: Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign | Lake Champlain Region

Retired, but still finding a meaningful way to serve

By John T. Ryan  Peru – When Rev. Alan Shnob announced his retirement parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church expected to be linked with St. Margaret’s Parish in Wilmington, Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks, and the Catholic Community of Keeseville. Plans were in place for one pastor to preside over all the parishes. Instead, […]

Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News 

Source: Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A local artist returns home to paint a memorial for one of Plattsburgh’s own heroes.

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 14th

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Mashed Potatoes Coleslaw Home-made Peanut Butter Cookies   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru NY

America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

Source: America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

A “Thank You” to all those who play a role in preserving local history

Peru – October 11th marked the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the American Revolution’s first naval battles. The Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) commemorated the battle at the Peru Dock, overlooking the battle […]

“Thank You Everyone!”

The Peru K of C thanks everyone who purchased a spaghetti dinner yesterday. Here’s a note received from a satisfied customer. “The K of C dinner was wonderful, we have enough spaghetti for tomorrow. We picked up dinner for our neighbors.” The council’s next spaghetti dinner is December 12th. All you have to is come […]