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Water Main Break in Peru Hamlet

From Peru Supervisor Brandy McDonald: Please Share!! Peru Water break on Maiden lane by Button Brook. Customers in that area may experience a short shut down for repair tonight.

Peru School Superintendent Resignation Effective Today

  District Statement:   Dr. Thomas Palmer resigned as Superintendent of Schools for the Peru Central School District effective October 1, 2021, for personal reasons. Mr. Scott Storms will continue in his role as acting Superintendent of Schools for the present, and the Board of Education will consider both immediate and long-term actions for the […]

 Potential COVID-19 Exposure 

Peru, October 1, 2021. Residents who attended ‘Kitty Fest 2021’ for Animal Rescue Welfare Services on September 25, 2021 may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited […]

Obituary of Carl T. Kokes

“He was born May 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Louise (Pliml) Kokes. Carl graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962. In 1968 he moved with his family to Peru. He developed and taught the orchestra in the Plattsburgh City Schools, retiring in 1994; then taught at Clinton Community College for ten […]

An Eight and One-Half Year Run Comes to an End

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 1 p.m. Green Acres Restaurant will be closing. Donna Rowley, who has successfully operated the business for the past eight and one-half years, needs a new chef and can’t find one. She explained, “My chef Paul Drake told me some time ago that […]

Partial Maiden Lane Closure Today

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brook today Thursday, September 30th   from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to install a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Maiden Lane Closure Today

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brooktoday Tuesday, September 28th   from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to install a sewer line.  There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, TODAY, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Peru superintendent of schools’ status unclear | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru superintendent of schools’ status unclear | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Portion of North Bend Street Closed on Friday

North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Friday, September 24th @ 7 am til 3 pm to install sewer lines and manholes.  TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive thru customers will only be allowed to exit right onto […]

Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Peru Town Board Schedules 2022 Highway, Water/Sewer and General Budget Workshops, Hearings and Meetings

These workshops are open to the public Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 6:00PM – Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget & to conduct a Highway Budget Workshop Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:00PM – Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:00PM – General Budget Workshop Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:00PM – Salaries Workshop Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:00PM […]

Local Blood Drive on Sept. 27th 3 to 6:30 PM

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 22nd

Pork Chops Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Coleslaw Applesauce Dessert Now there’s a meal!   Served take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.   All are welcome at our table!

Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh at the 2021 Applefest – September 19, 2021

Peru to the core: Annual Peru Applefest celebration returns today | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru to the core: Annual Peru Applefest celebration returns today | | pressrepublican.com

Plans in Place For 2021 Applefest

Covid regulations in effect on Sept. 18th will be in place. Everyone is advised to have your mask with you! Unvaccinated individuals must wear face coverings if social distancing cannot be maintained outdoors and all individuals must wear face coverings at all times indoors. Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The […]

A Special Time of Year in Peru, NY

Peru – September 14, 2021 –  It’s apple harvest time in Peru.  The hard-working Jamaican men picked early varieties such as Paula Reds first, and now they are concentrating on the beautiful Honeycrisp apples.  The Jamaican men were hard at work adjacent to the River Road early this afternoon. Asked if they liked the beautiful […]

Portion of Elm Street Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Elm Street from Sanborn Lane to 22B intersection (Town Park entrance) tomorrow  September 14th and Wednesday, September 15thfrom 7 am till 5 pm There will be NO through traffic during this time.  Emergency vehicles will have limited access to that section of the road

Portion of Elm St. Closed Friday

Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Elm Street from Sanborn Lane to 22B intersection (Town Park entrance) tomorrow September 10th from 7 am till 5 pm There will be NO through traffic during this time.  Emergency vehicles will have limited access to that section of the road

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Portion of N. Bend St. Closed Wednesday

North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Wednesday, September 8th @ 7 am til 5 pm to install sewer lines and manholes.  TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive thru customers will only be allowed to exit right onto […]

Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

Source: Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

Nighthawk football to rely on experience | Sun Community News PERU | Key players on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience will be one of the main keys to a successful season for the Peru varsity football team in 2021.

Source: Nighthawk football to rely on experience | Sun Community News PERU | Key players on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience will be one of the main keys to a successful season for the Peru varsity football team in 2021.

Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com