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Bennington

Four Arrested in Major Narcotics Investigation

January 11, 2025 By Eastwick Press

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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Filed Under: Bennington, Member Exclusive

Roberta Webb – Obituary

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Roberta Webb, 95, of Hoosick Falls NY, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2024.

After growing up in Mt Kisco, NY, Roberta graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. She met her husband there, James Webb from North Carolina, who then served in the Korean war.

While making a family life in Rockland County, NY, Roberta became a pioneering woman in the textile design industry. Commuting to New York City, carrying a large portfolio of J-Webb designs, brokering assignments and projects, including a special permission blanket of Disney characters. [Read more…] about Roberta Webb – Obituary

Filed Under: Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Obituaries

Karen Cottrell Todd – Obituary

October 11, 2024 By Eastwick Press

On Sept. 27, 2024, Karen Cottrell Todd died in San Antonio, TX of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. She was 68 years old.

Karen is survived by her son, George Todd, Jr. of Dayton, OH; her sisters, Jean Cottrell Starr of Cambridge, NY and Susan Cottrell Bond of Mandeville, LA; and her brothers, William James Cottrell, Harold Cottrell, Jr., Robert Cottrell, and Richard Cottrell of Hoosick Falls, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Todd. [Read more…] about Karen Cottrell Todd – Obituary

Filed Under: Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Obituaries

Clara J. Oakes – Obituary

August 9, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Bennington – Clara Jean Oakes, 57, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024 after a long illness. Born December 12th, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Richard Oakes and Martha Oakes, who survives.

Clara grew up in Berlin, NY and moved to Bennington at the age of 19. She loved coffee, cats, Care Bears, knickknacks, clothes, movies, and music. [Read more…] about Clara J. Oakes – Obituary

Filed Under: Bennington, Berlin, Obituaries, Petersburgh

Baby Cafe Grand Opening

April 18, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by SVMC

On Wednesday, April 10th, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) held a special grand opening celebration of its Baby Café, a program offered for new parents through SVMC’s Women’s and Children’s Services (WCS). The Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention.

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Filed Under: Bennington, Health, Member Exclusive

Mom’s Day Off Raises $12,000

April 9, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by SVMC
Bromley Mountain’s 21st annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser set a new record this year, raising $12,000 to benefit breast cancer care at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).

Recently retired Bromley General Manager (GM) Bill Cairns and incoming GM Josh Witkin recently presented a check to President and CEO of SVMC Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, on Thursday, March 28th, at the ski resort.

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Filed Under: Bennington, Member Exclusive

February 16, 2024 Edition

February 16, 2024 By Eastwick Press

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Filed Under: Bennington, Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Brunswick, Cambridge, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, PDF Files, Petersburgh, Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, Stephentown, Tamarac, Troy, Valley Falls

Merritt J. Wilson – Obituary

February 10, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Bennington - Merritt Jay Wilson, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. He resided at Brookdale with his wife Eleanor (Caton) Wilson, who he married in 1976. He is remembered as a man of great kindness, quiet ways, gentleness, and a beautiful sense of humor.

Merritt was born on January 25th, 1933, in Troy, NY, son of the late Harold E. and Mabel (Calhoun) Wilson. He attended the two-room school in Center Brunswick, NY, then Knickerbocker Junior High in Lansingburgh, and graduated from Troy High School. He served in the Army from

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Filed Under: Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, Troy

Cancer Crusaders’ Cabin Fever Dance

February 10, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Cancer Center Community Crusaders
The Cancer Center Community Crusaders will be hosting their 8th annual Cabin Fever Dance on Saturday, February 24th at the Elks lodge, 125 Washington Ave, from 7 to 11 pm. Admission is $15 at the door or purchase ahead at the Elks lodge (back door), Abuela's Plant Boutique, or Benn Community market, all in Bennington, as well as Village Market in Pownal or North Bennington Variety.

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Voices of the Fallen

November 8, 2023 By Eastwick Press

The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will present a theater version of their acclaimed production Voices of the Fallen on Saturday, November 11th, at 4 and 7 pm, at the Bennington Theater, 331 Main Street.

Voices of the Fallen is a theatrical experience grounded in historical research. Historically-dressed actors will vividly bring to life people from both sides of the conflict who lost their lives at the Battle of Bennington, giving voice to those who did not live to tell their stories.

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        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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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        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 […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        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.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

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