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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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
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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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
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
“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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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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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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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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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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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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The view from Anse Sweet’s Hill looking eastward in 1909.
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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their […]
During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign. With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number […]
New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, […]
Submitted by Berlin Central School Communications Department Alexis Rifenburg has been named First Team All Star. Lexi finished second in the league and 10th in the section with 268 assists. She also led the entire state with 105 aces. Holly White has been named Second Team All Star. Holly finished the season with 123 Kills […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H program will hold a Winter Fair on Friday, November 22nd at the Tamarac Elementary School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 pm. The 4-H Winter Fair will be hosted by the Clover Kids & Critters 4-H Club, and has transitioned to an open house format and all youth […]
Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Communications Department The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) National Honor Society (NHS), recently held its annual Induction Ceremony. Sixteen new members were inducted, bringing the total student membership to thirty-five. The NHS is open to students in grades 11–12 who meet specific eligibility requirements set by their school’s chapter. Students […]