The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is proud to present the 2025 Hometown
Heroes Banner Program. This program was initiated in 2019, in conjunction with the Punxsutawney Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, the Borough Council, and the LemonDrops honor the present and past men and women of the United States Military. These banners are displayed on utility poles throughout our area prior to Memorial Day til after Veterans Day. They are taken down, cleaned and properly stored during the colder months to preserve integrity of each flag.
Veteran’s picture are printed on both sides of the banner along with the rank, name, branch of service and era. Each banner measures 30” x 60”
We thank Joseph T. Hetrick, former Veteran, for compiling the flag placement list below.
“To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.”
Beginning in 2026, we will be instituting a $20 annual maintenance fee in order to continue this program. This fee will cover the installation, maintenance, cleaning, removal and storage of the Hero Banners. Previously purchased banners will be displayed on permitted utility poles throughout Punxsutawney, will be installed prior to Memorial Day and will be taken down and properly stored each year after Veterans Day provided the annual maintenance fee has been paid. Lost or damaged banners will not be replaced or covered under this maintenance fee agreement.