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Catch the Excitement at the 2021 Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments Pro tournaments ready to safely come back to Lake Champlain

Plattsburgh, NY – 9/18/20 – Bringing approximately $3.2 million to the local economy each year, it’s no wonder the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and the City of Plattsburgh are again partnering to tentatively host four pro bass fishing tournaments next summer following all COVID-19 guidelines. Not to mention, Bassmaster Magazine continues to name Lake […]

Maplefields new store on the Bear Swamp Road is open for business

By John T. Ryan Maplefields new Peru convenience store at 442 Bear Swamp road officially opened for business yesterday afternoon, September 17, 2020. When customers walk in, they’ll undoubtedly be impressed. The expansive interior’s fall colors and maple leaf logo strike a good note at this time of the year. Anyone looking for Subway will […]

Pop-Up Gallery Show at The Strand Center for the Arts in September and October!

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition on select dates in September and October. Running in conjunction with the Strand-Ed Artisan Marketplace taking place on The Strand Center lawn, this special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The […]

View this past weekend’s Battle of Plattsburgh activities 

Source: 1814 Commemoration Inc. | Home

A message from Benjamin Pomerance organizer of the Curbside At Harborside Concerts

Monday nights throughout the summer have been the nights when I wrote to you and solicited your support for the upcoming weekend’s Curbside At Harborside drive-in concert. Tonight, I am filling your inbox once more — but this time with words of thanks.   “Could it be possible to have drive-in concerts?” The question seemed […]

Tops Markets launches 8th Annual March of Dimes Campaign

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to begin its annual campaign for March of Dimes. The campaign will begin at the participating Tops Friendly Market locations noted below on September 13 and will run through October 3, 2020. Supporting the annual […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 19th

Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans Home-made Oatmeal Cookie

It’s time for the St. Vincent’s Tent Sale

Peru-St. Vincent’s Fall Tent Sale, 3028 Main St.  Mon (9/14) – Sat (9/19); 9am – 3pm Thur eve (9/17); 6pm – 8 pm Lg bag $8 Thur (9/17) – Sat (9/19)

September 14th Peru Blood Drive

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, September 14, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Masks are required […]

Peru Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 9th

Spaghetti  Garden Salad  Garlic Bread  Chocolate Cake  Take-Out only 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 

Ti physician passes the torch | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | When Dr. Glen Chapman retires from Hudson Headwaters this month, a model of family medicine will, in a sense, be retiring with him. 

Source: Ti physician passes the torch | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | When Dr. Glen Chapman retires from Hudson Headwaters this month, a model of family medicine will, in a sense, be retiring with him. Chapman, who is looking forward to more time for birding an

Culver Hill 1814 engagement memorial ceremony on Sept. 10

Beekmantown – On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, a memorial ceremony will take place at the Culver Hill Historical Park located on State Rt. 22, 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte. 374. On September 6, 1814, a large British army numbering in the thousands marched through Beekmantown on their way to […]

SUNY faculty union calls for aggressive virus testing | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: SUNY faculty union calls for aggressive virus testing | News | pressrepublican.com

Friday Eat-in or Take-out at the Peru VFW

WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER Hamburger w/ Mac salad & baked beans. ONLY $7.50 or Two (2) Hot dogs with Mac salad OR baked beans. Only $5.00   WHEN: September 4, 2020, 5 – 8 P.M. WHERE: PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY12972 PHONE: 518-643-2309 Call in […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Macaroni & Cheese Three Bean Salad Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY. Take-Out Only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Run for Jon Celebrates 30 Years

By John T. Ryan  August 29, 2020, Peru, NY – The 2020 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of many events, but it didn’t stop the 30th Annual Run For Jon today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard.   Yes, the event was held differently, but people came from near and far to participate.  It was […]

Public invited to Battle of Valcour Commemoration

(Peru) October 11th marks the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held at the Peru Boat Dock, Rte 9 S, Peru, NY from 1:00 to 1:30 […]

Opera, Broadway classics to be featured Saturday night in Plattsburgh

A night at the opera, with plenty of Broadway show tunes mixed in, is in store for Plattsburgh music lovers on August 29 in a Curbside At Harborside drive-in concert showcasing some of the most beloved classics of opera and musical theatre performed by top-quality professional artists. When former New York City Opera Principal Artist […]

Peru Federal Credit Union breaks ground on a new Keeseville Facility

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

Another Sign of Love

By John T. Ryan (Photos by Michelle Besaw) Peru – Twenty-five volunteers took only two hours to fill a 40-foot container at the North Country Mission of Hope’s Peru warehouse this morning. Volunteers had already labeled and weighed each of the 548 items, greatly expediting the loading process. In a few weeks, the container filled […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Michigans Macaroni Salad Chips Cake   Served Take-out Only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All are welcome at this table!

Peru VFW hosting August 28th Friday Night Supper – Everyone is Welcome!

WHAT:   FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER                Shepherd’s Pie w/roll & butter.  Cookies for dessert.  ONLY $6.50     or        Two (2) Michigans w/chips      Only $5.00 WHEN:   AUGUST 28, 2020      5 – 8 P.M. WHERE:   PERU MEMORIAL VFW                  710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                  Peru, NY12972 PHONE:  518-643-2309   Call in orders accepted. […]

CVPH Online Auction Begins Today

Bidding is now OPEN! You won’t want to miss the fantastic items up for grabs during the online auction to benefit The Foundation of CVPH. Bidding opens on Monday, August 24 at 8 am and closes on Friday, August 28 at 8 pm. Follow these steps to sign up as a bidder: – Follow this […]

‘Let’s not let it die’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Let’s not let it die’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

August 26th Women’s Equality Day Forum