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World-Renowned Poet Visits HVCC

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Author and performer of the Muscogee Nation
Joy Harjo, an award-winning poet and author who served three terms as the U.S. Poet Laureate, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, November 6th, for an event to commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. The 11 am talk in the BTC Auditorium on the Troy campus will include Q&A and a book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

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Attention Petersburgh Community:

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The Petersburgh Rescue Ambulance Squad is seeking a community member to join our Board of Directors. No prior experience with emergency services is needed, just a desire to serve your community. The board meets one night per month for about an hour. Those interested can contact us at petersburghrescue@gmail.com, subject line “Board position.”

Student Honor

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Cambridge Student Adela Gonzalez Eastman Accepted to Bard Academy at Simon's Rock

It's not every day that high school students break with tradition to attend a school that prepares them to enter college after the 10th grade, but for this Cambridge student, that's exactly the case. This year, Adela Gonzalez Eastman joined the Fall 2024 class at Bard Academy at Simon's Rock, the nation's first two-year high school for boarding and day students.

Gonzalez Eastman's academic and personal achievements stood out

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Victorian Tea

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It’s tea time! Ladies, it's time again for the annual Victorian Tea at the Cambridge Historical Society & Museum at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge on Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm. Included in the afternoon tea are delicious savories and sweets, endless tea, and a "Stylish Times" fashion show presented by the well-known Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors. For over 20 years Phyllis has presented live historic fashion shows drawing from her large collection of hand-made, period correct reproduction clothing worn by live models.

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East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The October 9th East Nassau Board meeting was busy and productive. After the treasurer's report and minutes were approved, Mayor Elisa Martin informed the board that the price for the village's website has increased to $1,525 this year and will be $1,275 next year. The difference this year was attributed to a website outage that necessitated the provider adding some updates to get the website functional again.

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Alan W. Neaton – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Alan Wells Neaton, 77, of Petersburgh, NY, passed away on October 10, 2024. A Petersburgh native, he was the son of Thomas Victor “Vic” and Pamelia Wells Neaton. He was the brother to Pamelia Neaton Eggsware (Francis), Priscilla Neaton Dunlop (Alonzo), and Terry Neaton (Becky). He was predeceased by siblings Thomas V. Jr “Wick”, Joanne Neaton Sherman, and Leah Joyce “Joy” Neaton Griswold (Bob). He is survived by his daughter Heather Neaton Eisenbacher (David), and grandsons Caleb, Trevor, and Oliver Alan Eisenbacher. He will be remembered by all, including several nieces, nephews, and cousins. [Read more…] about Alan W. Neaton – Obituary

Edward Post – Obituary

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Edward (Ted) Post (96) passed away on October 10th, 2024 after a short illness. Born on July 24, 1928, he was the son of Sterling Post and Alberta (Greenaway) Post. He married Ann (Fleming) Post and they were happily married until her passing some years ago.

He served in the Coast Guard and often spoke of those adventures in his later years. He lived in Hoosick Falls throughout much of his life, and worked at Wood Flong/Lydall until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and passed on his love of the outdoors to many of his children and grandchildren. [Read more…] about Edward Post – Obituary

State Lines Police Chase

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Submitted by Sgt. John Hudson Jr.
On Saturday, October 5th, Hoosick Falls Police arrested Lecia Edghill, 44, of Hoosick Falls. Charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 5th during the early morning hours. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle Edghill was operating and she failed to comply with the lawful traffic stop. She continued to drive erratically and at high speeds for several miles before entering the State of Vermont. During the pursuit, HFPD contacted the Bennington Police Department and at the state border, they took over the pursuit. Eventually Edghill was taken into custody by the BPD and was remanded to Vermont Correctional Facility.

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