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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 

Thank you to Duprey’s Drone Zone for the Dec. 5 overflight of the re-opened Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

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 

Peru Youth Commission Whiteface Skiing Program opens for sign-up

Peru Sports and Youth Program4h  · The moment we are all waiting for!!! Ski sign ups are online now!! Copy the link below to your browser and sign up by January 7th. We will received one complementary chaperone pass for every 10 students who register. If you are interested in a chaperone pass, please message […]

CVPH has 20+ unfilled jobs for physicians

Federal J-1 Visa program looks to ease physician shortage Click here for the Sun Community News 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 […]

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 […]

Peru Blood Drive Today, Monday Dec. 4

This is a friendly reminder that there will be a Blood Drive today, Monday, December 4, 2023. The Drive will be held at the Peru St. Augustine Church Parish Center between 3pm and 6:30 pm. Come save lives and enjoy some snacks.

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Peru, December 3, 2023 – Rev. Scott Seymour lights a candle on the St. Augustine’s Parish Advent Wreath at 9:30 mass this morning. Christians of most denominations observe Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Father […]

St Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Chicken and Biscuits Fruit Mixed Vegetables Dessert All are welcome. Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972..

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

Thank you, Brandy McDonald, for your photos of tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo.

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Beta Technologies announces $41 million expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

Knights serve PANCAKES PLUS breakfast and expand serving time

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 for children 5 to 11, […]

All’s ready for Keeseville Holiday Festival: Dec. 9 Parade line-up doubled in size, starts at 4:45 p.m.

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College Foundation announced $50,000 grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family.

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Video: Peru Town Board meeting of November 20, 2023

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023. MOTION:   Acceptance of the Youth […]

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. […]

Clinton Co. celebrates first Breeze flight to Orlando

CEO David Neeleman “We fly to places that other people don’t fly” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Lasagna Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

State Police begins move from Lewis complex

Troop B to be out of Essex Co. Safety by Dec. 1 Click here for the Sun Community news story 

56th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Lake Champlain Basin Program and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Informational Workshop for Watershed Restoration Project Program

rand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will hold a pre-application workshop on December 13, 2023, to discuss ideas for potential projects and help applicants prepare Letters of Request for Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program consideration. The Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program awards […]