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Saturday Send-Off Planned for the Section VII Champions, the Peru Nighthawks

Message received from Stephanie Breen We will do a big send-off for the Varsity Football team on Saturday morning for the next round of playoffs. Busses will leave the bus loop between 11 and 1130. They are playing against Ravena at 4pm at Mechanicville High School. Photos provided by Stephanie Breen

Peru Knights serving their popular michigans on Saturday, Nov. 18  

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is serving an eat-in, take-out michigan dinner on Saturday, November 18, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes michigans, baked beans, potato chips, drinks and dessert: Two michigans – $10, One michigan – $7. Serve from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Proceeds will help the knights […]

It’s time for the Turkey Trot!

SUNY Canton now offering nursing doctorate

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Augutine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Pulled Pork Coleslaw Apple Sauce 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!

VFW ceremony honors our Veterans

November 11, 2023 – Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 welcomed the community today for its 2023 Veterans Day Service. Commander Tom Boisseau spoke of the many sacrifices veterans make in service to our nation. VFW Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre traced the Veterans Day history and said all veterans should be proud of their service. The […]

Chazy boys soccer team downs Loudonville Christian, returns to state final

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Bailey Ford in Malone changes hands

Plattsburgh dealership remains in the Bailey family while Malone Ford transitions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Crab Island: A tribute to veterans

Site of early U.S. Army field hospital, burial grounds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

All Stewart’s Customers Can Enjoy a 99¢ Single Scoop Cone this Saturday, November 11th in Honor of Veterans Day

Stewart’s Announces: To honor our Veterans, all Stewart’s customers can enjoy a 99¢ single scoop cone this Saturday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans on Veterans Day and every day throughout the year. They support over 140 veteran groups each year with monetary and product donations. From job training, providing meals for […]

Breeze Airways to now offer seasonal Tampa flights

Highly applauded new Plattsburgh service already expands from inaugural Orlando Fl Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 HONORS VETERANS WITH STORE DISCOUNT

Albany, N.Y. – This Veterans Day, Price Chopper/Market 32 is honoring the dedication and service of Veterans with a special 11% discount on any one shopping trip on Saturday, Nov. 11. All veterans and retired, active-duty reserve and National Guard military personnel and national guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the […]

Clinton County Unofficial 2023 Election Results

Click here for the results as reported by the Clinton County Board of Elections 

Town of Peru 2023 vote totals reported at St. Augustines’s Center 

November 7, 2023  State Supreme Court Justice  Carl Falolico – 376 Paul Davenport – 598  Clinton County Family Court Judge  Amy Asadorian Senecal – 553 Hilary Rogers – 457  Clinton County Clerk  Brandi Lloyd – 400  John Zurlo – 607  Clinton County Coroner  Chad Deane – 801  Clinton County Legislator Area 5  Rick Hazen – […]

After a summer of wildfire smoke, Cornell expands smoke sensors across state

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Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Clinton County Historical Association and Museum November 2023 History Presentations

Tuesday, November 14, 2:30 pm.  A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing the original buildings and the histories associated with each one. The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Thursday, November 16, 6:30 pm. The Catholic Summer School of America – A History in pictures with Robin Labarge […]

INTERWOVEN Ensemble Interweaves Sonorities of East and West November 12

New York-based intercultural ensemble INTERWOVEN celebrates and integrates traditional Asian music and Western classical music through performing, commissioning, and recording contemporary works. Exploring time-honored soundscapes of Asia and Europe, the ensemble weaves together musical and artistic threads from diverse origins and traditions and intertwines unique Asian perspectives and aesthetics to create holistic, innovative works and […]

Peru High School football wins 3rd straight sectional title in shutout win over Beekmantown

“We are prepared every game and we come through with the win every time,” said Peru’s Zack Engstrom Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Tammy Laver thanks a “mystery writer” for their wisdom

Click here to view Tammy’s photos  I was walking on the Heyworth Village path on October 1st when I came upon words of wisdom.  I instantly felt a smile come across my face!! It warmed my heart!  I continued along the path only to find more words!!!  I thought, “How wonderfully kind for someone to feel inspired […]

Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Education and Organizational Capacity Initiatives

Projects located in the New York, Québec, and Vermont portions of the Lake Champlain basin will be eligible for consideration in this grant opportunity. Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that support local watershed groups and provide opportunities for informing and involving the public in […]

Saranac High School girls’ soccer heads back to second state final four in three years

Spartans dominate in 3-0 shutout over No. 2 Voorheesville in New York regional finals Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Candidates for Clinton County’s contested election races responded to our questions

Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 7.  If you didn’t read these responses when they were posted, please take a few minutes to read them now.  Click here for Clinton County Legislature Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions. Click here for the Clinton County Clerk Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions Click here for the […]

Rabideau: Downtown Plattsburgh needs hotel

Opinion appearing in the November 2, 2023 Press-Republican. Published with permission. Plattsburgh’s downtown is not ready yet,” said the hotel developer I invited to Plattsburgh some 30 years ago to walk downtown’s streets with me. The developer concluded our walk and conversation by saying, “When your downtown has a critical mass of retail, dining, and […]

SUNY Plattsburgh funding to help first-gen and transfer students

University will use the $900K+ to increase graduation rates Click here for the Sun Community News story