The Peru Gazette

Schenectady, N.Y. – Salvation Army bellringers at Price Chopper/Market 32 stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised nearly $580,000 through its six-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign. The money raised – $81,000 more than last year- will benefit those in need throughout the communities where the funds were collected. “The annual […]

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Building repairs, Energy Performance Contract are on the ballot Click here for the important Sun Community News story 

Clinton County Historical Association To be a leap year, the year number must be divisible by four – except for end-of-century years, which must be divisible by 400. This means that the year 2000 was a leap year, although 1900 was not. 2024, 2028, 2032 and 2036 are all leap years. March 1876 – Ellenburg […]

‘Persistent felon’ sentenced for Bikeway crash that claimed two lives and left another seriously injured Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chili Rice Fruit 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!!!!!!!

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!

If anyone wants to sell hearts, contact Carol at shelterathome@ gmail.com or 518-534-3484.  

Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are estimated to have a workforce gap of 48,000 people over the next decade. Click here for the NCPR story

February 16, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. Portraits and Painters of the Early Champlain Valley (1800-1865), slides from a 1975 SUNY Plattsburgh exhibit with reflections on the history of the painters and the sitters. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of old paintings they might have and share the history […]

Funding to be used for infrastructure enhancements and long-term stability Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PLEASE READ THIS STORY: Joseph McCrimmon found guilty of two violent attacks on correctional officers Click here for the Sun Community News Story

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Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports); MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval to Award the Cook Rd. Culvert Bid. […]

Shakes felt across the St. Lawrence River Valley, according to the United States Geological Survey. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Teagan Benjamin is an anthropology major at SUNY Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Town partners with regional organizations and businesses for family activities over February break Click here for the Sun Community News story