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Sprague wins Essex Co. judgeship

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How to support Peru Indoor Track’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Click below for the 2024 Clinton County Election Results

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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. […]

Former CCC Students Inducted into National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame

Plattsburgh, NY –A group of former Clinton Community College (CCC) students and coaches were recently honored with induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements in the Champlain Valley Baseball League. These athletes and coaches have made significant contributions to the sport, and this recognition highlights their lasting impact on […]

Peru beats PHS 37-12 in high school football

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NYS awards Peru $16 million for wastewater treatment and water system upgrades

New York political leaders announced today that North Country Communities had been awarded $51 million in water infrastructure grants.  The state awarded Peru $16 million: $5,000,000 for a water systems improvement project and $11,087,515 for wastewater treatment plant unit process and disinfection upgrades. The projects receiving grant assistance are as follows: Town of Champlain, $5,477,500 […]

The impact of local elections on North Country life

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Single year record of assaults on staff in NYS prisons broken again

Latest state data reveals assaults on staff exceeded 2023 by October Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Walking the Ausable River with Gary Henry

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

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

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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!