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Clinton Community College Adopts SUNY Military Tuition Rate to Support Service Members

Nov. 11, 2025 – PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is proud to announce its participation in the SUNY Military Tuition Rate initiative, joining select campuses across New York in supporting our nation’s service members, starting in the spring of 2026. This means Clinton Community College’s tuition per credit hour will not exceed the current federal […]

Governor Hochul honors NY Veterans and their families & highlights state program that support their education goals

Governor Kathy Hochul today reaffirmed New York State’s unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served through programs that expand access to higher education and financial aid, in recognition of Veterans Day. New York State remains a national leader in honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing resources and opportunities that help them […]

Extended – Free Car Wash for Our Veterans

Visit any NuWay Car Wash location in Plattsburgh: 321 Cornelia St. 269 Margaret St. 61 Skyway Shopping Center Dear Friends and Neighbors, Due to the weather, we’re extending our Veterans Day free Car Wash offer for veterans through Friday, November 14, 2025! We want to make sure every veteran has the opportunity to enjoy a […]

Homeward Bound retreats for veterans build on Adirondacks’ reputation for healing

Program provides opportunities for veterans looking to connect in nature Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Observe Veterans Day, 11 a.m. at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309

Hoist Your Flags – It’s Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an opportunity to publicly commemorate the contributions of living veterans. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar congressional action. If World War I had been “the war to end all wars,” November 11 might be […]

Free Car Wash for Our Veterans

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This Veterans Day — Monday, November 11, we’re once again joining car washes across the nation to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. As part of the Grace for Vets FREE Wash Program, all veterans are invited to stop by any NuWay Car Wash location for […]

Peru VFW Veterans Day Service, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. – All welcome!

First Annual Michigan Fest Raises $19,000+ for Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project

PLATTSBURGH, NY — October 31st, 2025 — Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU), UFirst Federal Credit Union, the Town of Plattsburgh, and the local Michigan Fest Committee are proud to announce that the first-ever Michigan Fest, held on August 2, 2025, raised an incredible $19,916.19 in support of the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project (BMG). The idea for Michigan Fest […]

Learn about Alzheimers and the correlation between some veterans and dementia

The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with the Peru VFW to offer free dementia centered education at the Peru VFW Memorial Post 309 on Nov. 18 @ 2:00pm. The Association will be offering light refreshments and would love to see a good turnout. A document that outlines the correlation between veterans and dementia is attached. More […]

Don’t forget the Chicken and Biscuits Thursday night at the Peru VFW

Peru VFW serving chicken and biscuits on Oct. 23

North Country Honor Flight #67 flies to Washington D.C.

Plattsburgh – North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave.  Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. The following veterans flew on Flight #67.  Jack Bitter Jr., US Army, 1968-1970, […]

North Country Honor Flight #66 travels to Washington D.C.

North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave.  Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. These veterans flew on Flight #66.  Daniel Ballantine, US Air Force, 1968-1989, Vietnam Daniel’s specialty […]

North Country Honor Flight Announces Final Flights of 2025 Season

Sept. 28 – [PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming Flights 66 and 67 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, honoring North Country veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. This dual mission marks a monumental accomplishment — more than 1,000 North Country veterans will have flown with North […]

North Country Honor Flight #65 Military Biographies

Flight 65 flew on September 6, 2025  Stanley Abramczyk Jr. , US Air Force 1963-1986 Vietnam Stan planned to join the Navy, but fate stepped in—the only recruiter there that day was from the Air Force. He pitched aircraft maintenance, and Stan never looked back. For 23 years, he loved what he did, reenlisting again and […]

North Country Honor Flight #64 Military Biographies

Flight 64 flew on September 6, 2025  Clement Couture, US Army Reserve 1962-1966 and 1974-1980 Vietnam After basic training, Clem was assigned to the Headquarters Company as a Mechanics Assistant in the motor pool. His job included transporting troops and supplies for training. Before long, he was promoted to dispatcher, sending others into the field. One […]

Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable Network videos every Honor Flight Send-0ff Ceremony.

Thunder in the Burgh, law enforcement and firefighters escort Honor Flight Vets

Wish the Vets a great day!

U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY – September 6, 2025 – North Country Honor Flights 64 and 65 are in the air. As of this evening, the Honor Flight will have transported 980 veterans to and from our nation’s capital, where they visit the memorials honoring their service. Thirty vets are on today’s flights. As usual, there […]

North Country Honor Flight Announces September 6th Flight 

[PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming flight and ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025, honoring 30 veterans from the Vietnam and Cold Wars with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. The day begins with a patriotic send-off ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at the US Oval where family, friends, […]

Schumer says Clarkson ROTC is staying in Potsdam

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh officials to meet with Army engineers about failing Air Base systems

Click here for the NCPR story

2025 Honor Flight golf tournament a resounding success

More than $45K raised through annual effort and support from the Carpenter family Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Housing projects making progress in Burlington; more units to come on market by end of 2025

“We’ll have some preferences for folks who are homeless, but then people who are basically low and moderate income people, probably a good number of folks working will be able to come here; again, preference for the veterans” Click here for the MYNBC5 story