The Peru Gazette

Janet Duprey’s Facebook post “A huge shout out to NYSCOPBA for raising $21,685 for North Country Honor Flight during their annual golf tournament at Malone Country Club.” “Pictured are John Roberts and Ricky Brunell presenting their check to the Board of Directors. Thanks for the tremendous effort by a bunch of great people!”

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Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, July 16th 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 […]

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Thank you to Janet Duprey for compiling the biographies and providing them to the Peru Gazette. Flight 38 – June 18, 2022 Frederick Betters U.S. Army                                             1968-1969                                               Vietnam   Frederick was assigned to the Military Police, 148th MP Company, 5th U.S. Army in Fort Carson, Colorado. Fred’s military career included time with the […]

June 18, 2022 – Morrisonville Elementary School students braved the wind and cool temperatures to sing their song, “Red, White and Blue” at this morning’s Honor Flight Ceremony. When they listened to the veteran biographies they learned more about sacrifice. Click here to view and listen 

Click here to view a slideshow of these photos and several more accompanied by music. 

A message from the North Country Honor Flight  Please join us for flights 38 and 39 as we send 30 more North Country Veterans on a trip of a lifetime. The send-off ceremony starts at 7 am sharp at the Veterans Park on the US Oval. Then join us in the parade over to the […]

Source: Annual 5K and fun run to support local veterans | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 6th Annual Terry Schmaltz Memorial 5K and kids’ fun run will return in 2022 looking to raise much needed funds for local veterans and Hospice of the North Country.

Happy Birthday to WWII Veteran Curtis Banker of Peru, NY. Curtis celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday, May 29, 2022. Today he attended the Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309. Curtis entered the Army in 1942, stayed in the Army, and retired in 1963. Correction of Mr. Banker’s age. It was stated in error […]

Source: Armed Forces Day: May 21, 2022

Peru May 20, 2022 – Peru Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Chris Martineau, and Kaleb Martineau are erecting our community’s 116 Home Town Hero Banners today. They’re moving quickly to erect all 116 banners before Memorial Day. If they aren’t able to complete the job today, they’ll finish it next Friday. The Peru Highway Department […]

Click here to view a brief slideshow.  Note – I hope to add sound Click here to view photos on a single page. 

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 […]