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Peru Youth Commission Schedules Meeting

Peru Youth Commission Meeting, March 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Peru Town Hall

Janet Duprey is North Country Chamber’s 63rd Irish Person of the Year 

Source: North Country Chamber’s 63rd Irish Person of the Year announced | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce held its 63 annual St. Patricks Day Breakfast Thursday, March 17 to announce the Irish Person of the Year.

A message from Peru Youth Director John Flynn from the program’s Facebook page

On behalf of the Peru Youth Commission, I would like to welcome all town residents to our 2022 Recreation season. Although we will continue to follow all Covid protocols set by Clinton County, we are excited that we will hopefully be back to a normal season. Registration for all summer and fall activities will begin […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board Meeting of March 14, 2022 

Youth Director John Flynn told the board that registration for Peru’s summer sports program would begin on March 15th.  According to the Peru Sports and Youth Program Facebook page Registration for all activities can be found online at townofperu.recdesk.com. Activities under the Clinton County Program include tball, baseball, and softball, as well as our summer […]

Peru VFW serving corned beef and cabbage, plus entertainment on St. Patrick’s Day

WHAT: CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER Only $14.00 including entertainment. WHEN: Thursday, March 17th, 2022 4 p.m. until — WHERE: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY 12972 Note: Just Jammin’ from 5 – 8 p.m. with the Champlain Valley Irish Dance – Plattsburgh performing during the 6 p.m. break.

Results of the 2022 CVES Regional Spelling Bee held at Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh

March 14, 2022:  Grade 4 Champion: #17 Calen Duso, Boquet Valley Central School District Grade 5 Champion: #19 Elsa Isecke, Peru Central School District Grade 6 Champion: #6 Ethan Thomas, Peru Central School District Grade 7 Champion: #2 Charlotte Isecke, Peru Central School District Grade 8 Champion: #23 Grace Kullman, Boquet Valley Central School District […]

Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of March 14, 2022 – Peru Gazette story will follow

 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Ravoli Graden Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All Are Welcome at Our Table!

Bowman, Trombley lead VII bowlers at states | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | Kathryn Bowman finished out one of the most successful bowling careers in Section VII 

Source: Bowman, Trombley lead VII bowlers at states | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | Kathryn Bowman finished out one of the most successful bowling careers in Section VII as the runner-up in the NYSPHSAA Division II girls championships at AMF Strike-N-Spare Lanes i

Jury selection to begin in Peru murder case | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Jury selection to begin in Peru murder case | News | pressrepublican.com

Irish Dinner is a GO in spite of the snow!

Peru Fire Department Car Wash Dates

Weather permitting and Emergency calls take priority. March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 Donations of $5 per car.

Your last chance this season to enjoy a VFW breakfast – You won’t go home hungry!

Peru VFW serving corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick Day

WHAT:  CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER                          Only $14.00 including entertainment.   WHEN:  Thursday, March 17th, 2022    4 p.m. until —   WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                       710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2022 TOWN OF PERU

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Options – In-person or online via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386210880… Meeting ID: 813 8621 0880 Passcode: 774523 One tap mobile +16465588656,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (New York) +13017158592,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (Washington DC) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 9, 2022 minutes 5. […]

The Peru Fire Station has maintenance and space needs

By John T. Ryan PERU — The Peru Fire District will hold a workshop concerning the Peru fire station’s condition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at 753 Bear Swamp Road. The meeting is open to the public.  Greg Timmons, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said the metal fire station has several maintenance […]

Peru Central School Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

Official Peru Grand Union Ribbon-Cutting Held Today

By John T. Ryan Peru – The official Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place today at Peru’s Grand Union. “The Grand Union stores are back and better than ever. We have taken an iconic brand that everyone loved and leveraged our best-in-class retail strategies to take this legendary brand to the next level,” stated Bob Palmer, […]

Obituary of Carl W. Zerrahn | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers,…

Longtime Peru teacher, town justice, community leader passes away Source: Obituary of Carl W. Zerrahn | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers,…

How much snow? Town-by-town totals from around Vermont, New York

Source: How much snow? Town-by-town totals from around Vermont, New York

Remembering the secret history of the Underground Railroad in the North Country | NCPR News

Story centers on Peru, NY Source: Remembering the secret history of the Underground Railroad in the North Country | NCPR News

Peru Fire Department Car Washes Begin This Saturday

The car washes will be starting up on February 26th, 8 am-12 pm – $5 donation per car.

Champy spotted at Ausable Point

Thank you to Marque Moffett for taking these great photos yesterday at Ausable Point Campground here in Peru and thanks to the artistic person who turned a tree limb into another Champy.

Weather Alerts-Peru, NY Winter Storm Watch from FRI 1:00 AM EST until FRI 10:00 PM EST

Action Recommended Make preparations per the instructions Issued By Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service Affected Area All of northern New York and Vermont Description …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… WHAT…Heavy snow possible. The potential will exist for storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. WHERE…All […]

Don’t forget the Peru VFW’s Feb. 27th Breakfast

What:  4th Sunday Breakfast                 Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee                  Only $10.00.           When:  Feb 27, 2022   9 a.m. – Noon Where:  Peru Memorial VFW […]