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Peru’s Christmas Tree is illuminated and beautiful

Peru – December 2, 2022 – It was fun at Little Ausable River Park tonight as the Peru Girl Scouts sang Christmas carols and Mrs. Marti Cabana lit Peru’s Town Christmas Tree. Just as she was about to throw the switch, the Peru Fire Department’s decorated trucks passed by. The kids were excited. Dianne Miller, […]

Peru Fire Dept. announces lighted Fire Truck parade schedule

A few of our trucks will be out doing the lighted Christmas parade starting at 6 pm. The schedule is as follows:  12-2 /12-16 Route 1: Bear Swamp to rt 9 turning around at Spit Fire back to Bear Swamp end to Jabez Allen to Sulli, Telegraph, Bruce dr. Telegraph back to Fuller to Lapham […]

Tupper Lake gets $5 million from NY grant for housing

Click here for the NCPR story 

Welcome to a “Holiday Open House”  Sponsored by the  Clinton County Historical Association

98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Saturday, December 10 – 10 am to 3 pm Sunday December 11 – 10 am to 3 pm Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th from 10 am to 3 pm each day for special discounted and free holiday gift offerings.  Discounted […]

Political party affiliations continue a gradual decline

  Peru Party Affiliations or Non-Affiliations 1,757 (36%) are Republicans (37% in 2020) 1,482 (30%) are Democrats (31% in 2020) 1,192 (25%) are Blank/No Party Voters (23% in 2020) 50 (1%) are Conservative Party 18 (Less than 1%) are Working Families Party Members 329 (7%) are members of other Third Parties Peru has 4,867 Registered […]

Holiday Train gives back to JCEO in a big way

Plattsburgh stop brought $4.5K donation and more than 1,000 lbs of food Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Shepherds Pie Bread Dessert Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All are welcome at our table.

A long local tradition

By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]

Clinton County Legislature wants people warm and well-fed this winter

November 22, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature recognizes the struggle North Country residents are dealing with due to higher energy prices resulting in higher utility bills. The Legislature wants residents to know that there are programs available to offer assistance to help reduce energy use and control energy bills as the […]

500+ participate in the 2022 Lions Club Turkey Trot

Peru – Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022 – Over 500 runners and walkers were at the starting gate at 9 a.m. this morning, participating in The Peru Lions Club’s 45th Annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot. The Peru Central School bus garage was the place to be if you like to see smiles and good […]

Neighbors help Bills’ Josh Allen dig through the snow to get to Sunday’s game

Click here for the WGRZ story 

Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date

“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ravena 35 – Peru 19 in Intersectional Playoffs

November 19, 2022 – The final score of today’s intersectional football game – is Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Indians 35 – Peru Nighthawks 19. The Nighthawks came on strong in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Indian’s lead. Both teams can hold their heads high. Going into the game, Peru had a […]

Fall into Winter Craft Fair Returns

 CVPH Honors First Graduates From Clinical Assistant Training Course

Armed with new skills and confidence, grads ready to join patient care team  PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/18/2022) – History and a new step forward to strengthen the workforce were celebrated today at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) during a ceremony and reception for the first graduates of the hospital’s […]

No more Native American mascots, says New York State

Districts have until the end of the school year to comply Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation

“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Elm St. paving moving full-speed

Peru – November 17, 2022 – Luck Brothers personnel are full-out paving Elm Street. They are applying the top coat today and driveway connections tomorrow. The local asphalt plant closes for the season tomorrow.

Why the Mohawk occupation of a former Adirondack summer camp matters today

Click here for the NCPR story 

See adorable, extremely rare twin elephants born at Syracuse zoo (photos)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Peru Nighthawks dominate Massena Red Raiders in Section VII Super Bowl

  Beekmantown – Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Peru over Massena 44 – 16. The Nighthawks next game is also in Beekmantown on Saturday, November 19th at 1 p.m. vs. the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians. Click here for these and more Peru Gazette photos.

Hochul signs legislative package for veteran highways

On Veterans Day, portions of N.Y. highways to dedicated to veterans None in this area, but it sounds like a good idea. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. Youth Court to hold new member training

New members welcome. Application link in story. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rain and warm weather affected the 2022 apple harvest

By John T. Ryan Peru’s apple orchards enjoyed one of the best crops in years in 2022. It may even have been the best year ever. However, in early September, rain followed by unseasonably warm temperatures resulted in apples maturing much more quickly than usual. As a result, orchardists had to send the workforce to […]

Missing Person Search Concludes with Indian Lake House Fire, Rescue, Arson & Burglary Charges

Click here for several Adirondack Almanac stories