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Stefanik accepts Trump’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador

Reactions from the 21st Congressional roll in after formal nomination and acceptance Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]

VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.

Peru Elementary students honor veterans in special assembly

1st graders sang patriotic songs and gave speeches about the history of each branch of the military Click here for the MYNBC5 news story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 13. 2024 

Pork Loin Potatoes  Vegetable  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!

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 6:00 PM

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; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024, and Public Hearing of November 4, 2024. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  […]

Billy Jones makes City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

Described as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada” Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Plattsburgh Police Department investigating bomb threat at NYS Attorney General’s Office

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Plattsburgh city council to vote on opening probe into claims of wrongdoing

Click here for the NCPR story 

Volunteers making pies all week for this very popular Harvest Dinner

North Country Rep. Stefanik celebrates reelection to her 6th term in Congress

Click here for the NCPR story 

Hope, grief, and visions of a different America in the North Country

Click here for the NCPR story 

Hughes wins Plattsburgh city mayor’s race

County voters approve NYS Prop One Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sprague wins Essex Co. judgeship

Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

How to support Peru Indoor Track’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Click below for the 2024 Clinton County Election Results

Click here for the Clinton County Board of Elections Totals 

Nov. 5, 2024, Peru, NY In-Person Contested Election Results

President of the United States Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz – 896 Donald Trump & JD Vance – 1,276 Write-ins – 17 United States Senator Kristin Gillibrand – 954 Michael Sapraicone – 1,474 Diane Sare – 3 Write-ins – 3 Representative 21st District in Congress Paula Collins – 1,151 Elise Stefanik – 1,313 Write-ins – […]

Jim Langley is retiring; new owners to continue serving Peru and the North Country

By John T Ryan November 5, 2024, Peru, NY – One of Peru’s most visible and long-standing businesses will change hands at the end of this year. Langley Insurance Agency owner James Langley Jr. is retiring on December 31, 2024, and Troy Shepherd will become the agency’s new owner. Shepherd, the owner of the MLM […]

It’s Election Day 2024; Polls close at 9 p.m.

Peru, NY – Eighteen voters were ready to enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center when the polls opened this morning at 6 a.m. By 6:23 a.m., 60 voters had cast ballots. Peru High School Teacher Catherine Butts was first in line, followed by Mark Provost and Fred Chase. The polls close at 9 p.m. The Peru […]

Northway accident claims the life of tractor-trailer driver

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Why is every North Country race for the NYS Legislature uncontested?

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Peru’s orchards are beautiful during all the seasons

Forrence Orchards, Barney Downs Rd., November 3, 2024

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 6. 2024 

Shepherd’s Pie  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!

Historial Association’s November Programs

November 7, 6:30 pm, CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Mooers (Part III). Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development, which opened up Clinton County […]

Forest Rangers rescue hiker in Keene

Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 26 at 1:45 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker with a lower leg injury on Mount Marcy. New York State Police Pilot Engel flew Forest Rangers Lewis and O’Connor to the scene. Ranger Lewis lowered Ranger O’Connor down to the 45-year-old from Lockport. […]