Cindy Minkler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, dear friend, and lifelong community member, has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatments. [private]This fundraiser is to assist Cindy as she heroically battles her disease. The event will be held at the V.F.W. Hall in Grafton, NY, on Saturday, October 22nd from 2-7pm. Any donations at the door and during the event will be greatly appreciated! There will be live music by Cannonball Express from 3-5pm, as well as a pulled pork dinner, paper bag auction, 50/50 raffle, face painting, and other activities. Thank you in advance as we rally together in support for Cindy. Feel free to contact Brenda DeMagistris at 658-2209, Carrie Minkler at 275-2834, or Debbie Fredricks at 279-9233 with additional donations or questions.[/private]
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Malcolm Hall – Obituary
1931 – 2025 Hoosick Falls — Malcolm E. Hall, 93, of New Road, peacefully passed into eternity on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Center for Nursing & Rehab in Hoosick Falls where he had resided since 2022. He was born to his parents Wesley and Anna Mae Hall on March 8, […]
Sharon Everest-Ludwig – Obituary
1943 – 2024 Sharon Everest-Ludwig, 81, formerly of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 29, 2024 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. Sharon was born on July 7, 1943 in Petersburg, NY to William and Thelma (Bentley) Mason. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School in 1961 […]
January 3, 2025 Edition
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Hoosick Falls Girls Basketball by Jeffrey Bernstein Meg Barber, now the head coach at NYU, is one of the best basketball players to come out of Hoosick Falls High School. The 1998 graduate’s 1,643 career points were the most scored by a female Panther when she left the program. Barber held that record until 2020, […]
HF National Honor Society “Christmas Wish” Program
Submitted by HFCSD Communications Dear Hoosick Falls Community and Beyond, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. However, for some families, it can be very stressful. The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is dedicated to helping those in need within our community. Members […]
Winterfest
Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications The HFCS PTA is hosting a free event that will be fun for the whole family — Winterfest! This year’s Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the HFCS Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Winter-themed activities will be offered such as […]