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Berry rescues Peru; Nephew shoots Moriah past SL/N

Reese Duprey left the game with a lower-body injury. Duprey was helped off the floor with 6:13 remaining in the third quarter and did not return Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Meet Peru’s new property assessor

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY – On September 30, 2025, Jeremiah Cross’s six-year term as Peru’s tax assessor ended, and on October 1, Sean Masten succeeded Cross. Peru contracts with the Clinton  County Real Property office for assessment services, so both men are county, not town, employees. When Masten isn’t in Peru, he’s either […]

Minutes: Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 9, 2026 meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 9, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr.Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also […]

Agenda – Planning Board March Meeting at 6 p.m.

Click here for the March 11 Planning Board Agenda

Minutes: Peru Planning Board, December 10, 2025 Meeting

Justin Wilson, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday December 10, 2025 to order at 6pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:                                 JUSTIN WILSON, CHAIRMAN                               PRESENT                                 ALISON WEBBINARO, VICE CHAIR                      ABSENT                                 DANIEL HAMILTON                                              PRESENT                                 MARK HAMILTON                                                PRESENT                                 ROBERT LEPAGE                                                   PRESENT                                 GARRETT MASTIC                                                 PRESENT                                 […]

Peru pulls away to repeat as Class A champion

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Spaghetti  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!

$9.4 million water treatment plant improvement project moves forward

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board conducted a Regular Meeting on February 23, 2026, following the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project Public Hearing. The board approved a resolution to move forward with the $9.4 million treatment plant project. Previously, the board applied for and received a $5 million NYS Environmental […]

Town Board conducts public hearing on pending Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project

Peru, NY – On February 23, at 5:45 p.m. The Peru Town Board held its second 202-B NYS Town Law 202-B Public Hearing regarding the Peru Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.  A similar hearing was conducted in May of 2024; however, the board wanted to ensure that the required public notice was given, hence, it […]

Sunday breakfast is a great place to see friends and neighbors

Coach Mike Hogan inducted into NYS Hall of Fame

February, 28, 2026, Sections VII Facebook page – Tonight before the finals at the NYS Wrestling Championships, Coach Mike Hogan was again honored with a NYS Hall of Fame induction. He was already inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. A lifetime achievement award for his success as a wrestler and […]

March 19, Great meal and music at the Peru VFW

Cleaning position open at Apple Valley Senior Housing

Apple Valley Senior Housing seeks to hire a cleaning person. Responsible for cleaning common areas and four laundry rooms each week.   Added hours will be for seasonal requirements, such as spring and fall cleaning and summer gardening. Hours are 8 hours per week from November through March, and 12-16 hours per week, April through October. […]

Many people are enjoying their snowmobiles thanks to clubs like the Trail Finders

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, February 23, 2026 – Remember the days when it seemed like almost every local family owned a snowmobile. Reduced snowfall has resulted in fewer people enjoying the activity; nevertheless, many families still do. In New York State, people register up to 130,000 sleds each year to travel over the […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole  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!

A little good news on culvert replacements when bids come in lower than expected

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, February 20, 2026 –  Peru’s culvert replacement saga is moving forward. On Friday, February 20, 2026, Town Clerk Christine Crawford opened bids from four contractors to replace the deteriorating Lyons Road culvert.  Ed Garrow and Sons Inc. of Plattsburgh submitted the low bid of $317,205; Birdsall Excavation and Construction […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 , 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2026.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on Telegraph Road Over Dry Mill Brook. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Possible Award on Bid the Lyons Rd. Culvert Replacement Project. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Construction Inspection Services Proposal for the Telegraph […]

AGENDA – Peru Town Board Public Hearing 202-b proceedings, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 @ 5:45 p.m.

1. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:   Community Input and Questions MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:        Adjourn

CVPH Blood Donor Center announces its March blood drive schedule

Peru’s drive is March 16 Plattsburgh, NY – Blood donations to the Adirondack Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) make a lifesaving difference for patients across the country, helping ensure a steady and reliable of blood for local surgeries, emergency care and ongoing […]

Peru, NY, February 19, 2026. Morning view of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains,

Thursday, February 19, 2026 – I couldn’t drive by this Irwin Farm scene without stopping.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Our beautiful Whiteface Mountain viewed from the Jarvis Rd. this morning. Two exposures.;

Peru Wrestlers are Section VII Champions

Congratulations to Peru! The Nighthawks are your 2026 Section VII Wrestling Champions! Congratulations to all our wrestlers making the trip to state competition following a great day of sectionals yesterday! #SectionVII #Wrestling : @joey_lafranca

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Fish and Chips (Tater Tots) 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!

Peru Knights Say “Thank you!”

The Peru Knights of Columbus express thanks to the many people who supported our February 8 breakfast. Many people attended despite the frigid temperatures. We definitely appreciate your many compliments. If you have ideas to make our breakfasts even better, don’t hesitate to make suggestions. Our next breakfast is on Sunday. March 8, served from […]