The Peru Gazette

Source: Local museum to reopen in August | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh has a rich history. Between the historic buildings that litter the street, and the annual celebration of the Battle of Plattsburgh, it’s not hard to tell the historic value tha

Source: Brothers in wings: North Country siblings accumulate 100 years in Air Force | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Thousands of soldiers could get upgraded discharges due to PTSD | NCPR News

Are you a Service-Disabled Veteran business owner with a current VA disability rating of 10% or greater? You may benefit from becoming certified with New York State as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)! SDVOBs receive preferred access to New York State contracting opportunities – in 2020, state disbursements to SDVOBs totaled just under $150 million! Certified […]

Source: Community rallies to help local VFW  | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | On the corner of St. Johns Road and Route 11, sits a bright red barn-like building. To some this might just be one red barn in an area of many, but to the local community, it’s so much m

Source: Vermont Guard deploys 100 soldiers to U.S. Africa Command – VTDigger

Source: Veterans can call Syracuse VA to get Covid-19 vaccination appointments – syracuse.com

Source: Gillibrand: A “more diverse and equitable” military at Fort Drum and nationwide | NCPR News

The rolling replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial will now make its first trip to the Northern Tier June 24-27 when it comes to the Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418. Source: Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to northern N.Y. in 2021 | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | After months of planning and […]

Source: Military Helicopter Crash Kills 3 in Upstate New York

Source: Three soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York

Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman tweeted “Friendly reminder @legionpost20 in the Town of Plattsburgh has a community drop for unserviceable America flags. They ensure they will be retired with honor. If you can’t get a flag to the site send it to me and I will make sure it does. #OldGlory.”

Source: Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says – syracuse.com

“Find Services” Web Application for Social Programs There is a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state’s social programs network. The “Find Services” web application provides […]

By John T. Ryan Over the past 15 years, the Honor Flight Network has transported more than 200,000 of America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The veterans often refer to the trip as the honor of a lifetime, something they […]

Stewart’s Shops would like to say thank you to all our veterans. To show our gratitude, ALL Stewart’s customers will be able to enjoy a 50¢ single scoop cone in honor of our veterans and those who continue to serve our country on Wednesday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans, not only […]

Source: NYSCOPBA members give Honor Flight a big boost | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While the pandemic halted all flights and most fundraising efforts by the North Country Honor Flight, the organization just got a big boost towards next year’s activities tha

WHAT:  4th Sunday Breakfast                Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Corned Beef Hash, Pancakes or French Toast, Juice & Only                           ONLY $10 WHEN:  October 25, 2020, 9 a.m. to Noon WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22 B                 Peru, NY 12972 TAKEOUT – EAT IN OR CALL to […]

The memorial morning rite brought full military honors for PFC Kurtz, who served in World War II on tours for which he earned two Bronze Stars. Source: A fine farewell for Al Kurtz | Sun Community News Centenarian buried at Essex Co. Veterans Cemetery with honors

Source: Champlain VFW needs community support to survive

Source: Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Either Special:    Chicken & biscuits, green beans w/bacon & cookies – ONLY $6.50                     or                                         Two (2) Michigans wi/chips – ONLY $5.00 WHERE:  PERU MEMORIAL […]

Source: WWII Army nurse celebrates 99th birthday with her own parade | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | WWII Army veteran Dorothy LeClair gets a hero’s parade for her 99th birthday.