Corkscrew Rails And Tales: History Of The Rutland RR From North Bennington To Chatham

by David Flint For those in the Taconic Valley who remember the days when the trains of the Rutland Railroad were part of the daily scene, or for those who just have a nostalgic interest in railroading, James R. “Jim” Jones has created a special treat. The radio personality, railroad buff and media professional has [...]

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Free Haircuts For Vets In Petersburgh

Beginning Monday, December 19, Victoria Clark, a local retired Licensed Hair Stylist, will offer free haircuts at the Petersburgh Veterans  Memorial Community Center for all veterans and for families of  deployed servicemen and women.  Appointments  will be available on a regular basis Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm, Tuesday evening [...]

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Hoosac School Boar’s Head Pageant

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Mattie Whitman Receives The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award

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Kayleen Waytkus Promoted

Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Kayleen Waytkus from Petersburgh, serving with the 107th Military Police Company was promoted to the rank of Specialist. Army [...]

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Common Mullein

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Neil M. Manchester

Petersburgh – Neil M. Manchester, 84, lifelong Petersburgh, NY, resident died on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born July 10, 1927, in Hoosick Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Millicent Vincent Manchester. He was the loving husband of the former [...]

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Area Men Accused Of Deer Poaching

from the NYSDEC New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police officers recently concluded a blanket deer taking enforcement detail in the Capital Region and surrounding areas in conjunction with the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. A number of area men were cited by DEC officers during this enforcement detail.

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Music And Art Café Make Up Date

Winter is upon us and so is the final show of 2011′s Music and Art Café. We were not able to hold the Music and Art Café in November due to calendar constraints, but we are happy to announce that Friday, December 9, will be our November make-up date. Typically we do not hold a [...]

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Jimmy Snyder Fundraiser

There will be a Charlie hot dog fundraiser to benefit Jimmy Snyder. Jimmy is a life long resident of Petersburgh. Jimmy was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Jimmy has undergone radiation and chemotherapy as well as a surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock hospital. All the proceeds will go to Jimmy for his extensive medical costs. The benefit [...]

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