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HamilSun Community Solar is about to go online

(Please Share) November 19, 2024, Peru, NY—Peru residents learned about the solar farm on Mannix Road six years ago when the Hamilton family (Patti, Neil, Mark, and Ruth) applied for a building permit. At long last, there’s good news to report. By the end of December or early 2025, HamilSun Community Solar’s 5,200 panels should […]

Our “Grinch” is very friendly!

November 19, 2024 – Peru’s Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Mathew Houser, and Christopher Martineau erect Holiday Banners on Peru’s primary streets today. They always do it with a flourish. It’s time for everyone to get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday spirit. Courtney Tetrault provided the photos. Thank you! 

Combating diabetes in the North Country

November marks American Diabetes Month, with healthcare providers, public health agencies, educators and community organizations nationwide rallying against the diabetes epidemic. In northern New York, a regionwide coalition has been in the trenches combating diabetes and prediabetes for the last several years, picking up momentum and helping individuals take control of their health. The Get […]

Beloved Adirondack Boy Scout Camp to close

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 20. 2024 

Thanksgiving Dinner  Turkey Potatoes  Stuffing  Squash  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

2024 Peru Tractor Parade is on Friday, December 13

Peru, NY—Come one, Come all! Peru’s 2024 Tractor Parade will occur on Friday, December 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Farmer Don Dimock will be the Grand Marshal. It’s a great family event. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over […]

The most affordable ski resort in the U.S. is in Upstate NY, ranking finds

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Can the Adirondacks turn short-term rentals back into long-term housing?

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DEC ammounces a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22, 2024

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22, 2024. Using a soft plastic lure, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, reeled in a nine-pound smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River while fishing in a bass tournament […]

Time to sign up for the Peru Lions Club “Turkey Trot”

The Peru New York Lions Club will be hosting the 47th Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 28 @ 9:00 on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K runs can be found on www.adirondack coast events.com, Click on Upcoming races, then Peru Lion Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information. […]

Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service

Town Board meets to adopt the 2025 budget on THURSDAY at 6:30 p.m.

By John T Ryan On THURSDAY, November 14, at 5:30 p.m., the Peru Town Board will hold a Special Meeting to adopt the town’s 2025 budget. On Monday, 4, 2024, the Board held a public hearing on its Preliminary Budget. No resident appeared before the Board to ask questions. The Peru Gazette asked Supervisor Craig […]

DiNapoli Report Looks at New York’s Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers

Analysis Benchmarks Benefit Levels Against Peer States November 12, 2024 The benefits from four major social insurance programs provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and their families each year, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that reviews the benefit […]

Stefanik accepts Trump’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador

Reactions from the 21st Congressional roll in after formal nomination and acceptance Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]

VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.

Billy Jones makes City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

Described as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada” Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Peru Fire Dept. Scholarship Fundraiser – Friday, Nov. 8

Plattsburgh Police Department investigating bomb threat at NYS Attorney General’s Office

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Volunteers making pies all week for this very popular Harvest Dinner

Hughes wins Plattsburgh city mayor’s race

County voters approve NYS Prop One Click here for the Sun Community News story 

How to support Peru Indoor Track’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Nov. 5, 2024, Peru, NY In-Person Contested Election Results

President of the United States Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz – 896 Donald Trump & JD Vance – 1,276 Write-ins – 17 United States Senator Kristin Gillibrand – 954 Michael Sapraicone – 1,474 Diane Sare – 3 Write-ins – 3 Representative 21st District in Congress Paula Collins – 1,151 Elise Stefanik – 1,313 Write-ins – […]

It’s Election Day 2024; Polls close at 9 p.m.

Peru, NY – Eighteen voters were ready to enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center when the polls opened this morning at 6 a.m. By 6:23 a.m., 60 voters had cast ballots. Peru High School Teacher Catherine Butts was first in line, followed by Mark Provost and Fred Chase. The polls close at 9 p.m. The Peru […]

October 28 Town Board Meeting Summary and Video

At the Monday, October 28 meeting, the Peru Town Board: Approved selling a used paver and roller to the Town of Jay for $40,000. The paver is owned jointly with the Town of Ausable, which will receive $15,000 of the $40,000 total sale price. Approved a one-year snow and ice removal contrast with the Clinton […]