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Archive for 'Veterans’ News'

Her long search for herself ends in a Syracuse tragedy: A vet’s life on an ‘identity rollercoaster’

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

North Country Honor Flight Encourages Vietnam Veterans to Apply for Memorial Flight 

North Country Honor Flight (NCHF) is proud to announce a call to action for Vietnam Veterans to submit their applications for an unforgettable journey to their memorial in Washington, D.C. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our heroes to receive the recognition and gratitude they so richly deserve. As we continue our mission to honor […]

Watertown office opens to help Fort Drum soldiers stay in the North Country

Click here for the NCPR story 

Upstate NY war hero removed from Army website after DEI ban

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

It keeps me busy; it keeps me young! 

By John T. Ryan February 20, 2025, Peru, NY –  John “Jack’ Coste is a popular man at Elmore SPCA. As of last November, the 89-year-old Morrisonville resident had collected $100,000 of refundable beverage containers, with all the proceeds benefitting the SPCA. On January 31, he reached $106,047. When Jack started in 2020, a big […]

Peru VFW Chicken & Buscuit Dinner

What:  Chicken & Biscuit Dinner When:  February 13, 2025                     4:30 p.m. — until 6:30 p.m. or gone. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309                 710 Pleasant St                 Peru, NY 12972 Why:  Proceeds to benefit veterans and their families.

Feb. 13 – Enjoy chicken and biscuits at the Peru VFW

What:  Chicken & Biscuit Dinner When:  February 13, 2025                     4:30 p.m. — until 6:30 p.m. or gone. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309                 710 Pleasant St                 Peru, NY 12972 Why:  Proceeds to benefit veterans and their families.

Anthony Falvo is proud to be a U S Marine

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – January 9, 2025—Four members of Peru High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Anthony Falvo, the 18-year-old son of Jim and Dorina Falvo, is one of them. Anthony has been home for a few weeks since his November 8 Basic Training graduation. […]

Monday afternoon blaze levels Calkins Road home

Peru, NY December 17, 2024 –  A rapidly spreading fire destroyed Lance and Veronika Falcon’s 436 Calkins Road home on Monday, December 16. Fortunately, the Falcons escaped the inferno and saved their animals. Unfortunately, the fire leveled their log frame home. When the Peru Gazette arrived, the Peru Fire Department and several other departments were […]

Remembering, Honoring, Teaching at the Old Post Cemetery

December 14, 2024, Route 9-Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh – By John T Ryan Many veterans, civilians, families and community leaders participated in today’s Wreaths Across America program at the Old Post Cemetery. They laid 210 wreaths at the gravestones of our fallen heroes. The Wreaths Across America theme is Remember—Honor—Teach. Remember our fallen veterans, honor […]

Wreaths Across America’s Laying of the Wreaths, Sat. Dec. 14 at Noon

Peru VFW Auxillary Honors Girl Scout Lorelei Wiggins and Unit #446

Lorelei Wiggins received the Youth Patriotic Award Citation. Peru Girl Scout Unit #446 received the National Youth Group Supporting Our Veterans Citation.  VFW Auxillary President Judy Lefevre made the following remarks. Lorelei Wiggins has an extensive list of accomplishments and activities.  She dances at Center Stage in Plattsburgh, where she is a member of the […]

Peru Knights bring “Coats For Kids” to Peru Elementary School

Peru, November 21, 2024 – This week, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 delivered twenty-one new children’s winter coats and twelve pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools. School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing […]

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Cumberland 12 Toys For Tots Fundraiser

Saturday December 14th – Town of Schuyler Falls Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival

The 11th Annual Town-Wide Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival will be held on Saturday, December 14th, at the Town Hall, 997 Mason Street, Morrisonville, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Continuing the town’s tree-lighting tradition (started in 2014), this year’s event will be held at the Town Hall and grounds, with plenty of space for […]

Little Pizza Shop offering Peru-area veterans free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26

Chicken & Biscuits at the VFW, Thursday, Nov. 21

Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service

Assemblyman Jones presents $125K to Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park

Money will be used to renovate sidewalks and install new lights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]

November 11, 2024 – Happy Veterans Day

VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.

MARKET 32/PRICE CHOPPER HONORS VETERANS WITH 11% DISCOUNT

(Schenectady, NY) – Market 32/Price Chopper is honoring the dedication and service of our nation’s Veterans with a special 11% discount on any one shopping trip on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of […]

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCH MONTHLONG CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Schenectady, N.Y. – To honor those who serve and have served, Price Chopper/Market 32 will be raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in November. All month, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100% of which will go directly to DAV. Price Chopper/Market 32 will add […]