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Yes, seeds planted by drones to take root and prosper

Peru, November 23, 2025 –  On September 22, 2025, The Gazette posted a video and story describing Adirondack Farms’ use of drones to plant winter rye seeds in the midst of its corn fields. The rye is prospering as you’ll see in this November 22 video. It poked through the soil several weeks ago. Click […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen will not serve this week

The St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen will not serve a meal this week. Several volunteer cooks are traveling to visit families or have families visiting. Last week, they served 354 Thanksgiving dinners. They hope everyone enjoyed the meals and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Peru Knights of Columbus respond to the school’s needs.  

Peru, November 21, 2025 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 has been bringing new children’s winter coats to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools since 2013. Then, last year school nurses said they had another need – winter boots, so the knights responded by bringing 12 pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. This […]

Early Thanksgiving at St. Augustine Soup Kitchen

Cooks served 354 complete turkey dinners on Wednesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town Board Special Meeting Tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 29

Peru town Board Special Meeting: Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30PM. The purpose of the meeting will be to adopt the 2026 Final Budget.

Rising health insurance costs force town board to change health insurance plan and much more news

By John T Ryan Peru –  The November 10 Peru Town Board Meeting began with a moment of silence to honor Town Justice James Kirby, who passed away on October 29 at age 68.  Town Supervisor Craig Randall stated, “Jim served the Town of Peru faithfully for what was almost four full terms of office, […]

November 18, 2025 – Town of Peru Highway Department Notice

Fuller Road between Bear Swamp Road and Lapham Mills Road will reopen no later than 3:30 p.m. today. Installation of a new culvert closed the road for several days.

St. Augustine’s parishioners like many others are responding to the need

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is conducting a monthly food drive at St. Augustine’s Church to assist the Peru JCEO Food Shelf. This past weekend parishioners responded in a big way! The Knights delivered the food Monday morning.

Apple Valley Senior Housing seeking part-time maintenance person

Apple Valley Senior Housing is seeking a part time maintenance person.  The successful candidate should be experienced in all aspects of home repair, in addition but not limited to snow removal.  Hours can be flexible and salary is commensurate with experience.  For additional information, please call Apple Valley Senior Housing at 518-643-6766.

OFA ground game, miscues end Peru’s unbeaten season

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Turkey Dinner & All the Trimmings!  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!

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru, Monday, Nov. 17

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, November 17, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.

Saturday, Nov.29 – Kissing Ball Christmas Charity Event

Some Peru 2026 tax rates increase while others decrease

Corrected 11/15/25 at 3:10 p.m. Residents utilizing water and sewer services will see a slight decrease.  My first post did not take the water & sewer rate deceases into account. Taxes will increase for residents outside those districts.  By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru town board has been formulating the town’s 2026 town […]

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Peru VFW

Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project

Hello Peru! We have an exciting opportunity for all Peru residents! Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project. The Subject is: “HOPE – what brightens your day?” PCC will provide a 12 x 12 inch canvas – YOU provide the Art. Pick up your free canvas on Saturday, 11/1 from 9-12 at PCC […]

Peru Drama Club will present Hadestown: Teen Edition on December 5th-6th with a cast of 15 students from grades 8 through 12.

The story of this musical follows the poor but hopeful young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice in a world grappling with hardship and doubt. When Eurydice is tempted by an offer of comfort and security, she signs away her life to work in the industrial Hadestown. Orpheus journeys to the underworld to win her back with […]

Longtime Peru businessman Mark Jarvis passes away

Click here for the Hamilton Funeral Home Obituary

CVPH, Monday, Nov. 17 Blood Drive

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, November 17, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.

Observe Veterans Day, 11 a.m. at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309

Peru Town Board Meeting of November 10, 2025.

Peru, NY, November 10, 2025 – Supervisor Craig Randall began the meeting leading a moment of silence honoring Town Justice Jim Kirby who passed away on October 29. Randall thanked Justice Kirby for his service to the Town of Peru. Click here to view the meeting video 

Unless unanticipated changes happen, here are the Town of Peru 2025 election winners

Plattsburgh, NY, November 10, 2025  – While a few more absentee ballots may arrive on or before November 12, the Clinton County Board of Elections does not anticipate any changes in the 2025 unofficial election results. As of 11:54 AM today, the unofficial winners in the Town of Peru are: Town Supervisor – Craig Randall […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Chili 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!

It’s time to sign up for the Turkey Trot

The Peru Lions Club will again be hosting this year’s 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.  As in the past, this is a family run event with participants of all levels and features both a 5K and 10K run starting at 9:00 a.m. The trot begins and ends […]

Peru wins Section VII Girls Swim Championship

The Section VII Girls Swim Championship goes to Peru! Following a great day in the pool, the Nighthawks came away with a meet-leading 389 points. Here are all the team scores. 1. Peru 389 2. AuSable 249 3. Plattsburgh 170 4. Moriah 88 5. Beekmantown 22