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Holy Cow! Duncan’s Dairy Bar Has Been Serving The Brunswick Area Since 1939

September 5, 2018 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

John and Ruth Duncan first opened the iconic establishment for ice cream in 1939, but by 1955 they were serving breakfast and lunch as well.

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Filed Under: Brunswick, Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Edna N. Blair

September 5, 2018 By eastwickpress

Hoosick Falls

Edna N. Blair, 67, passed away on Friday August 31, at her residence on Fourth Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Edna N. Blair

Filed Under: Obituaries

The Life Of George Holcomb

September 5, 2018 By eastwickpress

Anti Rent Meetings; A Visit From Sister Twichel

by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks

Friday, June 28, 1844: This afternoon I and my son John F went with my two wheel carriage up to Hastings Village to an anti-rent meeting. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb

Filed Under: George Holcomb

Parishioners Rally To Save Their Church

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

“There has never been, nor is there, any plan to tear down the church.”

 

By Doug La Rocque

“This is fantastic news” says Liz Waytkus of the Save the Immaculate Conception Church group, when speaking to the The Eastwick Press on Monday, August 27, one day after the group staged a rally outside of the church on Sunday.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive

Dirt Biker Found Dead On Grafton Trail

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

According to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department, the body of a man who had been riding his dirt bike was found on a wooded trail off Babcock Lake Road, was discovered on Monday, August 26, by other bikers using the same trail.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Member Exclusive

Brunswick Elks Annual Car Show

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

A head turning moment as a Chevy Camaro drives onto the Brunswick Elks grounds on Sunday, August 26 for the 5th version of its Annual Car Show.

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Filed Under: Brunswick, Front Page, Member Exclusive

Labor Day Blue

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) has tiny purple blooms in the spring that were pictured here, and then these lovely blue berries now.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Member Exclusive, Sports Outdoors

Football Begins Friday Night

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

The HFCS football season begins this Saturday when the 2018 edition of the Panthers travel to Whitehall to take on the Railroaders.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Senator Gillibrand Calls For Medical Monitoring In Hoosick Falls

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

by Doug La Rocque

Speaking at her eighth Town Hall Forum, held on Sunday, August 26 at Hudson Valley Community College, the Senator called for the establishment of a medical monitoring program for residents of Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh and any other local areas impacted by PFOA pollution.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Local News, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Historical Picture

August 30, 2018 By eastwickpress

The view from Anse Sweet’s Hill looking eastward in 1909. 

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Filed Under: Front Page, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]

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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]

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