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Grafton Lakes State Park’s 40th Winter Festival! 

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Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 40th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday, January 18th. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. The event is free of charge and will take place from 11:30 am to 3 pm.

This event is perfect for the whole family. You can join snowshoe and kicksled adventures, savor the delights of local food trucks, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride! Other outdoor offerings this year include our popular snow bowling hill, snowball toss, and free snowmobile rides courtesy of the Grafton Trail Blazers. You can also warm up inside and meet the live animals from Uncharted Wild and birds of prey from NYS Rehabilitation Council President Kelly Martin. All of this, and much more!

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Four Arrested in Major Narcotics Investigation

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by the Bennington Police Department and Sidewinder Photography
In a major narcotics investigation, the Bennington Police Department executed a search warrant early on January 1st at 649 North Branch Street in Bennington. The operation, conducted at 6:10 am, resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, firearms, and related paraphernalia.

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Varsity Swim Meet

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Berlin-New Lebanon Swim
by Tim Christiansen, Berlin Varsity Swim Coach
Berlin/New Lebanon took their first loss of the season to a talented Mt. Anthony team. Mt. Anthony took a commanding 16-2 lead to start the meet by placing 1st and 2nd in the first two races. Berlin-New Lebanon would bounce back with George Lamphere-Webster winning the 200 IM and the 100 Breaststroke and Lance Schorder winning the 50 and 100 Freestyle.  Cadence Ward placed first in the 100 Backstroke as well. The relay team of Lance Schroder, Jordan Sotek, Cadence Ward and George Lamphere-Webster would edge out Mt. Anthony in the 400 Free Relay by 3 tenths of a second.  Congratulations to Lucy Fourger for dropping 20 seconds in her 500 Freestyle.

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DEC Encourages Anglers to Safely Enjoy Ice Fishing This Season

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Review Ice Safety Guidelines before Heading Out
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today reminded ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and make sure ice is thick enough before heading out.

“The possibilities of affordable outdoor adventures are endless across New York’s abundant natural areas and winter is no exception,” said Interim Commissioner Mahar. “I encourage those recreating on ice to exercise caution by routinely checking ice thickness when navigating around water bodies. Understanding ice thickness safety is essential, so be sure to ‘know before you go’ and adapt to conditions as necessary.”

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The Case of David Redding

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The Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main St, Hoosick Falls, is pleased to announce a special presentation by Phil Holland, who will explore the fascinating and controversial case of Loyalist David Redding on January 9th at 6 pm. The presentation will delve into Redding’s supposed crimes, his trials, execution, and the fate of his remains, as well as the lasting obsession his case sparked in John Spargo, the founding director of the Bennington Museum. In 1778, David Redding was executed on the Bennington town green for "enemical conduct" after facing two trials. His execution was the first carried out in the newly independent state of Vermont, a significant moment in the state’s early history.

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Richard L. DeShane – Obituary

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November 1, 1955 – December 25, 2024
Richard (Ricky) DeShane was the son of the late Alice Lackey DeShane, born in Bennington VT Hospital November 1, 1955. Ricky is survived by three brothers, Robert DeShane of Maine, Edward DeShane of Massena, NY, David DeShane Buskirk, NY and sister Sally Johnston of Eagle Bridge, NY. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and many cousins and his lifetime friend and buddy Wade Rathburn. Other than parents, Ricky is predeceased by three siblings, Elmer DeShane of Norfolk, NY, Lewis (Harley) DeShane of Massena, NY and Jerry DeShane of Hoosick Falls, NY.

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

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By Denise Wright
The December 16 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy and involved everything from setting dates for town meetings to the final allocation of ARPA funds.

After the November 18 meeting minutes were amended and approved, the department reports were given. The Supervisor reported that a sales tax refund was received from New York State. The County sales tax check is due "any day now." Supervisor Noeding reviewed a resolution approving some inter and intra-fund transfers and stated that out of a $10k contingency budget, only approximately $5,500 was spent. The new truck and box are scheduled to be ready in February or March. After this season, it will be prepared for next season. The latest security and fire system installation is complete at the town hall, and the security codes for employees have been assigned. The library roof and gutters will begin this month, weather permitting, as well as woodwork repairs. According to the water report,

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Stephentown Board Highlights

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By Denise Wright
The December 16 meeting of the town board in Stephentown started with a presentation and discussion about the proposed Longroad Development LLC, ground-mounted 5 mW (AC) solar array on 26 acres of a 77-acre area located on New York Route 22. Improvements would include photovoltaic modules divided into three clusters (a south cluster, a middle cluster, and a north cluster); a sixteen (16) foot wide pervious gravel access road; concrete equipment pads; electrical equipment and lines; and fencing around each of the clusters. The project "consists primarily of existing agricultural land, with some forested areas outside the delineated wetland areas located on the western side of the parcel." The solar array would interconnect to NYSEG's existing distribution circuit, which runs along a former railroad bed on the western side of the parcel. Members of the Board voiced concerns about the decommissioning plan and the electrical inverters and lines. One member expressed that the amount planned was "a little small." Since so many questions were voiced and construction can only start once the plan is approved, the plan was to come back next month with answers to the Board's concerns.

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