The Peru Gazette

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – February 4, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is partnering with local military families to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Applications for this year’s program are due on March 16th.

Eligibility Requirements:

Honoree must be:

• Military personnel
• Currently serving, honorably discharged, retired or deceased

Honoree must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be a current resident of the City of Plattsburgh
• Have previously lived in the City as a long-term resident (20 years or more)
• Be a graduate of a High School located within the City of Plattsburgh
• Be a resident of the City of Plattsburgh at time of enlistment or discharge from service.

Each application is subject to approval by the City of Plattsburgh Hometown Heroes Committee.

The “Hometown Heroes Banner Program” memorializes active and honorably discharged military personnel with banners displayed around the US Oval Historic District between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.

The City of Plattsburgh is privileged to have a rich military history within our community and are humbled to join neighboring communities in commemorating our local heroes. Displaying the banners around the US Oval, the nucleus of the Plattsburgh Air Force Base and the site of the North Country Honor Flight, is the perfect setting in which to honor our military community.

Banners will be displayed for two years after which they will be returned to the sponsoring family or friend. Sponsors will pay a $225 fee to cover the cost of the banners. If renewing, the cost is $150.

Applications for the program can be found at https://my.cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov/en/projects/hometown-heroes-banner-program and will be made available in the City of Plattsburgh Community Development Office at 41 City Hall Place, the Plattsburgh Public Library, local American Legion posts, and the Clinton County Veterans Services Office.

Applications can be emailed to BristerB@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov, mailed, or dropped off to the Community Development Office at City Hall between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The deadline for the 2026 season is Monday, March 16th, 2026.

Banners will extend to U.S. Route 9 until all spaces are filled, at which time a wait-list will be maintained on a first-come first-served basis.

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