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Aubin speaks at NAMI event
PLATTSBURGH | When the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) held its annual meeting June 10 at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, it introduced to speak Scott Aubin, a war veteran, child sexual abuse victim and... Read more
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Plattsburgh’s Hometown Heroes
PLATTSBURGH | Throughout the Town of Plattsburgh, banners are proudly displayed along the sides of roads, specifically Smithfield Boulevard, Plaza Boulevard and on the Route 3-22B split from Hammond Lane. Read more
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Adirondack Flagpoles ‘one of a kind’
On Wednesday, April 24, John Rassmusen and I traveled to Keeseville to Danny Kaifetz’s Adirondack Flagpoles Co. Read more
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New Essex County jail admin announced
LEWIS | Sheriff David Reynolds has announced a new addition to his administration. Read more
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Demand for indie film ‘Garrow’ leads to second show
PLATTSBURGH | An enthusiastic audience at the spacious Strand Center Theatre in Plattsburgh was told Saturday night that, for the first time since 1929, a film had sold out the house. Read more
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Essex Center honors vets
ELIZABETHTOWN | A group of 16 veterans residing at Essex Center, the elder care home here, were presented with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Read more
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Plattsburgh fundraiser planned for Air Force vet
PLATTSBURGH | When he wasn’t in chemotherapy treatment last year, John Weare, a local Air Force veteran, could be seen out on the water with a fishing rod in his hands. Read more
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Principal sees USAF training first-hand
TICONDEROGA | Ticonderoga High School Principal John Donohue was part of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Educator Tour Program during spring break recently. Read more
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The Stone family: A tradition of service
RUTLAND | U.S. Army Vermont National Guard Specialist Henry Stone of Rutland has served the nation faithfully since 1978. Read more
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Program will cover WWI fighter pilots
TICONDEROGA | The birth of the Army Air Service during World War I is the subject of a new program coming to the Hancock House in Ticonderoga. Read more
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Lewis vet honored in D.C.
ELIZABETHTOWN | One recent Honor Flight to Washington D.C. carried U.S. Air Force Veteran Dale Moss back in time. Read more
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One man's protest in Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY - SSgt. Chris Crowningshield, USAF, Ret., of Middlebury took up his post in a one-man protest against the Vermont justice system Aug. 28. Read more
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Saranac Laker wins big in lotto
SARANAC LAKE | He went on a quick errand, grumbling, to find mushrooms at Tops. Read more
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Canine program a lifeline for local vet
ROUSES POINT — Andrew Vincelette had anything but an easy life after serving in the Iraq War. Read more
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AF General Alumnus To Address Norwich U Commissioning Ceremony
NORTHFIELD – Norwich University’s graduating future officers will hear remarks from a fellow alum at this spring’s joint services commissioning ceremony. Read more
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Named to armed services academy
CROWN POINT – Crown Point High School senior Adelaide Smallidge has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Read more
Operation Christmas for the Troops
As we approach the annual holiday season, it’s not only a good time for giving thanks but it’s also a good to give something back to those who ensure our nation’s freedom. Read more
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Hundreds gather in Chester to honor those who sacrificed for country
CHESTERTOWN — Paying solemn respects to those who’ve served their nation in the military, hundreds of people gathered Nov. 12 in front of the Chester Town Hall to participate in the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Read more
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Indian Lake native awarded Silver Star
INDIAN LAKE — An Indian Lake native has been awarded the county’s third-highest honor for gallantry in action. Read more
USAF Band to visit Vergennes
VERGENNES — The United States Air Force brings music to my ears. Read more
