Archive for 'Veterans’ News'
Her long search for herself ends in a Syracuse tragedy: A vet’s life on an ‘identity rollercoaster’
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Posted: April 3rd, 2025 under Heathcare News, National History, National News, Statewide News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2025 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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Watertown office opens to help Fort Drum soldiers stay in the North Country
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Posted: March 31st, 2025 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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Upstate NY war hero removed from Army website after DEI ban
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Posted: March 26th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Political News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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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.
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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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.
Posted: February 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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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. […]
Posted: January 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: December 17th, 2024 under Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: December 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Wreaths Across America’s Laying of the Wreaths, Sat. Dec. 14 at Noon
Posted: December 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Travel Photos, Veterans' News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Your opportunity to subscribe to HamilSun Community Solar
Posted: November 21st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Travel Photos, Veterans' News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Cumberland 12 Toys For Tots Fundraiser
Posted: November 21st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Travel Photos, Veterans' News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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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 […]
Posted: November 21st, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Travel Photos, Veterans' News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Little Pizza Shop offering Peru-area veterans free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26
Posted: November 21st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Chicken & Biscuits at the VFW, Thursday, Nov. 21
Posted: November 18th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service
Posted: November 13th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Veterans' News, Youth News.
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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
Posted: November 12th, 2024 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: November 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Honor Flights, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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November 11, 2024 – Happy Veterans Day
Posted: November 11th, 2024 under National News, Veterans' News.
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VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.
Posted: November 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: November 4th, 2024 under Business News, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Veterans' News.
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