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Peru, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Peru! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Miami Correctional Facility is investing in Peru’s circus tradition
- Why retirees nationwide are eyeing Peru, Indiana for their next chapter
- How a Purdue legend’s legacy is funding Peru Youth Baseball
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Miami Correctional Facility makes contributions to local organizations (yournewslocal.com) — Miami Correctional Facility has donated $1,000 to the Peru Amateur Youth Circus and Circus City Festival, reinforcing support for one of Peru’s signature traditions. The facility also contributed $500 to the Miami County YMCA’s summer youth sports, helping local kids stay active and engaged. Staff say these gifts reflect a strong commitment to area youth. 
• This Charming Small Town In Indiana Lets Smart Retirees Live Large On A Very Small Budget (myfamilytravels.com) — Peru is highlighted as a budget-friendly place where retirees can stretch their dollars while enjoying riverfront scenery, local festivals, and the city’s circus heritage. The piece details low housing costs, senior care options like Blair Ridge and Dukes Memorial Hospital, and convenient shopping and dining. It also spotlights attractions such as the International Circus Hall of Fame, Mississinewa Reservoir, and Rock Hollow Golf Club.
• Grants awarded to Miami County Youth Leagues (yournewslocal.com) — Miami County Community Foundation has awarded Paul D. “Pat” Malaska Memorial Fund grants to Bunker Hill Baseball, North Miami Youth League, and Peru Youth Baseball, boosting programs for local kids. The fund honors Malaska’s standout basketball career at Crawfordsville and Purdue, as well as his professional play. These grants keep his legacy alive by expanding youth sports opportunities across the county, including Peru.
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Peru Public Library 102 East Main, Peru, IN 46970
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Wednesdays at the Park
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FREE Cook and Belle Music Concert at the Miami... →
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FREE Cook and Belle Music Concert at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Peru, Indiana LIVE — Miami County Fairgrounds →
Miami County 4H Fairgrounds, 1029 W 200 N, Peru
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Beginner Line Dance Morning Classes Only Canceled for Today
Miami County YMCA Studio A
10:00 am -
Intermediate Line Dance Morning Classes Only Canceled for Today
Miami County YMCA Studio A
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Dino-mite Thursdays
Peru Public Library 102 East Main, Peru, IN 46970
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
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- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Peru. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Peru. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peru here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wabash
- Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces two new performances (yournewslocal.com)
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- Logansport Savings Bank partners with Logansport High School to support new Financial Literacy curriculum requirement · (casscountyonline.com)
- Logansport Savings Bank named a Five Star Member of the IBA · (casscountyonline.com)
- Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board raises $4,425 for Emmaus Thrift Store expansion through 'Turning Dollars into Change' Fundraiser · (casscountyonline.com)
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