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New Trail Marker Erected
A big thank you to Supervisor Houghtling and Town Historian Sheffer-Winig for their work in obtaining the grant to make this happen.
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Johnsonville – Marylou Feathers, 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday December 4, 2020 in the arms of her loving husband Larry. Born in Troy, she is the daughter of the late Marion (Haas) and Ray Greene. [Read more…] about Marylou Feathers
The Widow Perry’s Hay
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, July 2, 1849: This morning I rode down with Geo P to the widow of Abner Perry’s and Geo P. bargained with her for the grass in her two meadows.
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Dangerous Suspect Apprehended
After Manhunt In The Village
by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Village Police were called to a parking area behind the Sand Bar Restaurant on Saturday morning, November 28, and discovered a vehicle that had been stolen out of West Hoosick.
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Singing In The Season Of Lights
A Moment of Hope in a Dark Year
by Amy Modesti
Of course, it’s about a lot more than lights as the countdown to Christmas begins, but as the annual lighting of the Stephentown Christmas Tree took place once again, perhaps the lights this year signaled everyone’s wish for a better year to come.
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The Answer Is No
by Doug La Rocque
Two weeks ago, The Eastwick Press ran a story about a section of Pan Am Railways tracks along Railroad Avenue that were damaged in the big flood of July 2017.
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Holiday Colors
Eastern Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens) is native to the eastern United States.
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Celebrating Birthday Number 103
Elizabeth Reynolds will be 103 years young on December 11.
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Berlin Elementary Fourth Graders Study the Iroquois
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
The Berlin Elementary fourth-grade class recently completed a study of the Iroquois, a powerful alliance of native tribes of colonial New York.
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Sunday Kicks Off New Extended Victorian Stroll
Cornell Cooperative Extension, along with the Capital District YMCA, is excited to be a part of The Victorian Stroll, a tradition that takes place on the first Sunday in December in Troy.
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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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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 […]
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 […]