Archive for 'Veterans’ News'
Don’t forget the VFW’s January 22 Breakfast
Posted: January 18th, 2023 under Community Events, Veterans' News.
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Veterans outraged over lack of representation among NYS state cannabis agencies
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: January 13th, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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2023 North Country Honor Flight Schedule
Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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Remember-Honor-Teach – Wreaths Across America, Sat. Dec. 17 at Noon
Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony
Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: November 12th, 2022 under Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Hochul signs legislative package for veteran highways
On Veterans Day, portions of N.Y. highways to dedicated to veterans None in this area, but it sounds like a good idea. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under General News, Political News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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N.Y. announces $5M for new Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program
Now accepting applications; Aime at enhancing services for veterans and families Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under State Government News, Veterans' News.
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Local veteran honored during annual Veterans Day ceremony
Greg Lee honored for dedication to country, community and fellow veterans Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Peru VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans
November 11, 2022 – Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 conducted its Veterans Day Service today at 11 a.m. Peru Girl Scout Service Unit members began the service by posting the Colors. Post-Commander Tom Boisseau led the service and Post Chaplain David Gordon led the prayers. The VFW Post 309 Auxiliary served a light lunch.
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Chicken & biscuits being served at the Peru VFW today, Nov. 10th
Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Community Events, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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AGENDA – TOWN OF PERU PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2022
PROPERTY TAX LAW SLIDING SCALE AUTHORIZATION LAW NOVEMBER 7, 2022, 5:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED Local Law #2 of 2022 – “A Local Law to enact the Property Tax Law Sliding Scale Authorization for NYS […]
Posted: November 5th, 2022 under Peru News, Town Board News, Veterans' News.
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Clinton County Legislature launches ‘Operation Green Light’
National effort to raise awareness about challenges facing veterans Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: November 5th, 2022 under County Government News, National News, Veterans' News.
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Enjoy Nov. 10th chicken & biscuits at the VFW
Posted: November 4th, 2022 under Community Events, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Peru VFW breakfast Sunday, Oct. 23rd
Posted: October 15th, 2022 under Community Events, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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North Country Honor Flights 42 and 43 depart for DC
Plattsburgh – October 1, 2022 – North Country Honor Flights 42 & 43 Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Thank you to David Brown for supplementing our Peru Gazette photos. Bios Flight #42 – October 1, 2022 Charles Boss, Jr. U.S. Army […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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Morrisonville students sing at Oct. 1, 2022 Honor Flight Departure Ceremony
Please excuse the shakey camera for about 30 seconds. I won’t try to take still pictures and a video at the same time again. The students do a wonderful job. They’re at every Honor flight ceremony. Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Posted: October 1st, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Honor Flights 42 & 43 escorted to the flight line by 177 motorcycles
Plattsburgh, NY October 1, 2022 – 177 motorcycles, police and fire department escort North Country Honor Flights 42 and 43 to their flight to Washington D.C. The Homeland Security helicopter flew overhead.
Posted: October 1st, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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2022 Service Academy Night for High School Students and Parents
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced an upcoming virtual workshop for high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “This free workshop is an important resource for students in my district who are considering the extensive opportunities available through our nation’s prestigious military academies,” Stefanik said. “The North Country and […]
Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Veterans' News.
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September 3, 2022 – North Country Honor Flight #41 Biographies
Thank you to Janet Duprey, Honor Flight Director of Programs, for compiling and providing these biographies. Bios Flight #41 – September 3, 2022 John Aldous U.S. Army 1967-1970 Vietnam After basic training, John attended Counter Intelligence Agent School in Maryland. In Vietnam in 1968, he was in a jeep accident and spent weeks in a […]
Posted: September 8th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Honor Flight’s September 3, 2022 motorcycle escort the the flight line
Posted: September 3rd, 2022 under Community Events, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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North County Honor Fights 40 and 41 are in the air today
Click here to view Flights 40 & 41 End-Off Ceremony September 3, 2022 – Plattsburgh – North Country Honor Flights 40 and 41 are in the air this morning, flying to Washington D. C. to visit our National War Memorials. These 38 vets mark 620 area vets who have been North Country Honor Flight […]
Posted: September 3rd, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Sept. 3 Honor Flight honors Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Veterans Motorcycle Association a proud supporter of each flight Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Lake City Beverage spearheads $5K fundraiser for Honor Flight
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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1st Annual Robert Clark Sr. Car Show and Swap on Aug. 6
Benefit honors local classic car enthusiast Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 27th, 2022 under Charity Events, Community Events, Veterans' News.
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Veterans’ business program activity hits milestone highs
Service-Disabled Vet-Owned Business Act promotes participation in NYS contracts Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 25th, 2022 under Business News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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