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TANA Report And Greenway Concerns On The Agenda
By Doug La Rocque
The meeting began with amoment of silence to remember the victims of the 2001, September 11 attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Shanksville PA.
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HF 0 at Cambridge 1
Monday, 9/17. Alex Hommel scored with an assist from Orion Baker-Porazinski to give Cambridge a 1-0 first half lead that would hold up for the remainder of the game. Panther Cody Hodges had 4 saves while Parker Robinson had five for the Indians.
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Bloomer Gets Hole-In-One
On September 12, in a golf match against Mechanicville, Hoosick Falls Central School junior Ryan Bloomer had the ultimate tee shot on the seventh hole.
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The Eastwick Press To Sponsor A Debate Between Ashby And Houghtling
By Doug La Rocque
The primary election contest between New Lebanon Town Clerk Tistrya Houghtling and Cambridge Environmental Attorney Don Boyajian, for the Democratic line in the 107th District NYS Assembly race, was won by Ms. Houghtling on Thursday, September 13, with 54.44 percent of the ballots cast.
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Members Honor The Late Edward Manny III
Submitted by the Legislative Minority Office
The Legislature honored the passing of our friend and fellow legislator Edward Manny.
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Board Debates New Truck
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting September 17, Supervisor Alan Webster said the water system rehabilitation grant application has been submitted, and letters have gone out from both County legislators, Senator Marchione, Congressman John Faso and others supporting the town’s application.
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On Saturday, September 8, members of the Mary McClellan Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility (1917-2003) employees had a great time greeting their friends and co-workers, some of whom had not seen each other in years.
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How Do We Dump the Illegal Dumping
By Thaddeus Flint
Illegal dumpsters deposits, the offense and defense of a culvert, a new evil fly, and just how much power does the Town need when there isn’t any power were the topics of the night at an extraordinarily short Town Board meeting in New Lebanon last week.
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George Prepares A Lawsuit
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday, July 12, 1844: I walked over to Simeon Wylie’s to find out if he knew of any of Gillett Goodrich’s hands would testify that I gave my consent to have one of the sills cut into and only a part of the sill put under my Rodgers house.
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Troy’s 5th Annual Steampunk Festival again drew a large crowd, both old and young.
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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 […]