The Peru Gazette

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Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, May 28th at 10:30 am for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval, in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old Base Oval has been a part of the Military Base from the War of 1812 until the closing of […]

A message from Barrie Finnegan, Director of the North Country Honor flight North Country Honor Flight will begin a big year next weekend May 14th with its first two flights of the year. With eight flights scheduled this will be the first of four flight days with two aircraft on each day.  The send off ceremony […]

Source: Vt. National Guard members poised for European deployment

Source: Remains of North Country veteran, missing for decades, returned home

 May 3, 6 pm, at the House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh with Civil War Historian Julie Dowd and Civil War Veteran descendant Jacob Woodward.

Source: Veteran support center services now available at CCC | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On March 31, the South Burlington Veterans Center opened a Client Access Point at Clinton Community College.

Source: Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, first woman to lead N.Y. Air Guard | Sun Community News ALBANY | Outgoing Maj. Gen. LaBarge, of Tupper Lake, to retire

Source: How Do We Support America’s Veterans?

Source: North Country Honor Flight announces 2022 flights | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | To the elation of community partners, supporters and veterans alike, North Country Honor Flight has announced its flight plans for 2022.

Source: Submariners from USS Vermont visit namesake state

WHAT: CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER Only $14.00 including entertainment. WHEN: Thursday, March 17th, 2022 4 p.m. until — WHERE: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY 12972 Note: Just Jammin’ from 5 – 8 p.m. with the Champlain Valley Irish Dance – Plattsburgh performing during the 6 p.m. break.

Source: Syracuse VA should close spinal cord injury unit, expand nursing home care, report says – syracuse.com

WHAT:  CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER                          Only $14.00 including entertainment.   WHEN:  Thursday, March 17th, 2022    4 p.m. until —   WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                       710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY […]

What:  4th Sunday Breakfast                 Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee                  Only $10.00.           When:  Feb 27, 2022   9 a.m. – Noon Where:  Peru Memorial VFW […]

Source: Vermonters roused from sleep by F-35s en route to Germany – VTDigger

Source: More Vietnam vets now qualify for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money | NCPR News

Source: What role Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain would play if conflict breaks out in Ukraine | NCPR News

“France worked for the sheriff’s office for 10 years, most recently with the corrections division transport platoon. She also was a U.S. Navy veteran, according to the release.” Source: Oswego County sheriff’s deputy dies after battle with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: US Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50,000 as Covid takes toll – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]

By John T. Ryan Memorable “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies were conducted today at the Old Post Cemetery in Plattsburgh. Volunteers placed wreaths on two-hundred graves at this cemetery and at five other Clinton County cemeteries. The Wreaths Across America program theme is “Remember-Honor-Teach.” Judy Lefevre, who organized the ceremony, stressed that theme stating, “We are […]