Memorial Day: A Historical Postscript
The Musings of A Simple Country Man By Hobie Morris (Brookfield, NY – June 2013) For a moment let’s turn back the hands of time. We’ll honor all of the…
Civil War Re-Enactors Help Commission Coast Guard Auxiliary Base for 2013 Boating Season
Civil War re-enactors provide honor guard for Civil Air Patrol cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary base commissioning ceremonies for Flotilla 26 in Sylvan Beach June 1. Capt. Jim…
Much to do in Peterboro for Civil War Sesquicentennial
The best introduction to the hamlet of Peterboro during the 21st Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend is a tour at mid-day both days of the weekend that begins at the…
Coast Guard to open 2013 Boating Season with Ceremonies
(Sylvan Beach, NY – May 2013) The sound of musket fire by Civil War re-enactors and a flag-raising by Civil Air Patrol cadets will highlight the base commissioning of U.S.…
Canastota Man Inducted to NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
Mike LaNassa (left) is pictured with Senator David Valesky. (Albany, NY – May 22, 2013) -Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) announced the induction of Mike LaNassa into the New York…
VFW Contributes Toward Mural Fund
(Canastota, NY – May 2013) The Village of Canastota, in partnership with the Canastota Canal Town Museum, received a grant in January from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission.…
Old Town of Eaton Museum Re-opens
Many Events Planned for Memorial Day (Town of Eaton, NY – May 2013) The Hamlet of Eaton will be opening the Old Town of Eaton Museum for the first time…
Caz Prepares for Memorial Day Ceremonies
Pictured is the veteran’s Garden of Honor in Cazenovia. Observances to take place May 27 with parade, reflections (Cazenovia, NY – May 2013) The Commander of the Cazenovia American Legion…
Canastota’s Rupert Reenlists for Continued Service
New York Army National Guard (Canastota, NY – May 2013) Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National…
Caz Rotary to hold Feed Our Vets Food Drive May 4
(Cazenovia, NY – May 2013) The Cazenovia Rotary Club will host a Feed Our Vets Food Drive and scrap metal drop off Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4…
Vet Serves 60 Years in Legion
Pictured is the aircraft carrier The U.S.S. Bunker Hill CV-17 that sailed the Pacific Ocean during World War II with more than 3,000 personnel on board along with torpedo bomber…
Emerald City Detachment New Officers Installed
(Chittenango, NY – April 2013) The Emerald City Detachment, Marine Corps League held its Officer Installation April 3 at the American Legion Post home. Pictured are officers from left Bill…