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Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes

A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.

Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!

 One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Total solar eclipse: What you need to know to see this once in a generation spectacle

Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Enjoy pancakes, plus much more, Sunday at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Sunday, December 10, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 […]

Belmont Stakes, third leg of Triple Crown, to be run at Saratoga Race Course in 2024

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Don’t miss Beartracks Saurday night

Donate Blood at an Upcoming Adirondack Regional Blood Center Drive

Peru Gazette Note – Twenty people volunteered to donate blood on Monday, December 4 in Peru with eighteen units collected.  If you couldn’t donate in Peru there are several other December opportunities. The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), makes giving blood […]

Six Applications submitted to Planning Board for Dec. 13 agenda

AGENDA – PERU Planning Board WEDNESDAY December 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 8, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2023-012; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-020; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA WJB Properties LLC, 269.-1-39, […]

Federal assistance for Clinton Co. residents affected by July flooding In-person

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local Olympic Luge athlete Chris Mazdzer plans to retire after Lake Placid FIL World Cup

Chris Mazdzer grew up in Peru, NY  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

North Country at Work: Running a small, classic dairy in Crown Point

Click here for the NCPR story 

Lions Club grateful for support of 2023 Turkey Trot

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]

Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

New York minimum wage set to rise soon

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Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5

Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]

The Peru High School Marching Band sounded great tonight in the AuSable Forks Christmas Parade.

 Thanks to Katie Clark for the movies and photos.

Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.

The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office

Click here for the NCPR story 

“Holiday Open House” Special discounted holiday gift offerings

Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Saturday, December 9 – 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, December 10 – 10 am to 3 pm Visit the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, from 10 am to 3 pm each day for special discounted […]

College of St. Rose asks state for emergency funds

College faces a multi-million dollar deficit, a decline in enrollment and a possible loss of accreditation. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

State invests $100M for zero-emission school buses

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration Open for new Santa Dash 5K Race

Event to benefit CVPH Nursing scholarships   PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/29/2023) – Residents are invited to run for a good Claus as part of the first-ever Santa Dash 5K Run/Walk. The event is being held on Saturday, December 9th at Valcour Brewing Company in partnership with Adirondack Coast Events, with an 11:00 a.m. race start time. […]