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Walking the Ausable River with Gary Henry

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

Rangers contain multiple wildfires caused by unattended campfires/debris burning, elderly hunter rescued after suffering suspected stroke

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

See the highlights from Peru boys’ soccer and Beekmantown girls’ soccer claiming sectional titles

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off

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Special BOE Meeting 10/31/24

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment history and potential discipline of a particular person.  Currently, no other District business […]

Record turnout for local Early Voting

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American Heroes Flagpole Foundation honors Vietnam War Veteran Jimmy Devan

  By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Don’t miss the beautiful new flagpole as you drive by the 692 Route 22B residence of Jim and Bonnie Devan. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Danny Kaifetz, Director of The American Heroes Flagpole Foundation, conducted a moving ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veteran PFC James “Jimmy” Alvin […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 30. 2024 

Chicken & Biscuits Fruit  Vegetable Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

October 26, 2024—A beautiful afternoon for a walk at Ausable Point.

Time to sign-up for the 2024 Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot

November is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to make plans and sign up for the 47th ANNUAL JOHN P. ADAMS MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT hosted by the Peru Lions Club at Peru Central School in Peru, NY, on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Bib pickup starts at 7:45 a.m. at the Peru Central […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 28, 2024, 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2024.  Community Input.   DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Lakes to Locks Passage Kiosks. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approve the Sale of the Dynapac Roller & Blawknox Paver to the Town of Jay. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Clinton County 2024-2025 Snow & Ice […]

Friday, October 25, 2024 – A beautiful autumn morning in Peru, NY

CCC Honors David Favro for Eight Years of Leadership as Board of Trustees Chair

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College (CCC) recently celebrated the leadership and dedication of David Favro, who served as chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years. Family, friends of the college, board members from the trustees, alumni, and foundation boards, as well as CCC employees, gathered to honor Favro’s service and […]

Job Opening for Leadership Gift Officer or Senior Gift Officer

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]

Early voting begins this weekend in New York as several big races up for grabs

Click here for the MYNBC5 story  Click here for infomration from the Clinton County Board of Elections   

Water Department replacing lead connectors and old galvanized pipe

Peru – October 24 – Yesterday, Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel continued replacing 18-inch lead (gooseneck) connectors with brass connectors and galvanized pipe with plastic pipe along North Main Street.  Department Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said, “I believe the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to pave this street either next year or the following year, so […]

Peru’s 2025 preliminary budget is below the 2% tax cap

Peru, NY  At the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, October 10 meeting, the board presented a 2025 preliminary budget exceeding the 2% tax cap by $114,000. Six days later, at a Wednesday, October 16 workshop, Supervisor Craig Randall announced that after lowering budgeted contingency spending, including a more accurate sales tax estimate, utilizing fund balances, and […]

Going to Albany or the NYC Area? Sister Debbie Blow needs someone’s help.

We have someone who can meet someone from this end on Saturday afternoon. They would meet in Clifton Park for a handoff. Or someone can do the whole trip. On behalf of the Mission, I am writing to ask if someone might be able to help with a transport from our facility in Peru, NY […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 23. 2024 

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

Overturned pickup sends driver to CVPH

Jacob J. Davies swerved trying to avoid hitting a deer Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples

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Farmers often undercharge at markets. New data could help set better prices

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1879 Essex County baseball

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The Octoberfest, a great family event for a good cause

Peru, NY – October 19, 2024—It was a beautiful day and turnout for today’s honoring of the late Chip Hamilton, with all proceeds benefitting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Chip’s daughter Ruth Hamilton LaClair, with much help from her husband David, brother Mark, mom Patti, family, and friends, organizes the event hosted by the Peru Fire […]

Authorities investigate swastikas found at Ausable Point campground

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