Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
43rd District Senator Kathy Marchione has announced she will not seek a 4th term in the upper house of the State Legislature. [Read more…] about Sen. Marchione Will Not Seek Re-Election
By Doug La Rocque
Last Wednesday evening, April 25, Rensselaer County’s 911 Dispatch Center received several calls about a dark colored jeep driving erratically eastbound along Route 2 in Grafton. [Read more…] about Just Like The Mounties, Deputies Get Their Man
Monday, May 15, 1843: We drew manure on the corn ground with the ox team and harrowed with the horses on the corn ground and towards night a gale of wind a little rain and some fences blew down. [Read more…] about Moving The Cheese House
By Steve Bradley
The Charlie Weeden Tournament and Softball Field Dedication Day was a huge success. Plenty of hard work and preparation that, along with the first beautiful day of the year, made for a day to remember. [Read more…] about Charlie Weeden Field Dedication As Joyful As The Man Himself
By Steve Bradley
Wasaren League
HF 13 at Berlin 0
Monday, April 20, Abby Philpott pitched a three hitter and the Panther offense had 13 hits to bring home a win. [Read more…] about Eastwick Softball Results
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board approved its 2018-19 budget at its regular meeting on April 19. The spending plan is for $23,277,506, which is $177,473 less than the current year’s budget, a reduction of 0.7%. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board
More Students Taking State Test
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
Better communication has led to a steep drop in the number of students opting out of taking state tests, say school officials. The tests took place the second week of April. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
By Doug La Rocque
With all districts reporting in the race to replace Steve McLaughlin in the New York State Assembly, Republican Jake Ashby of Castleton holds a 280 vote lead over his Democratic challenger Cindy Doran of Troy. [Read more…] about Ashby Leads In Assembly Race
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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 […]
by Denise Wright The March 17th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was full of awards, resolutions, and vivid discussion. After approving the February 17th minutes, the department reports were given. The highway department reported that the town truck had been received. Finalizing information about the vehicle is in the works. The town has still […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]