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Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’

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submitted by Carolyn Barie

Select members of the Berlin Senior High School Choir will be Choir Rockstars and perform on stage with Foreigner on Thursday, April 28 during the group’s performance at Proctors in Schenectady.  Berlin students will be singing with Foreigner during the hit song, “I Want to Know What Love Is.”  [Read more…] about Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’

Lady Mountaineers Post Their First Victory In CHVL Play Varsity Softball Team Continues To Show Improvement

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By Doug La Rocque

It was a tough start for the Berlin Girls softball team with a couple of lopsided losses, but Coach Art Schmich’s charges have been working hard, and it’s starting to show.   Berlin posted its first win of the season with a 24 to 9 decision over Doane Stuart.  Amanda Despart pitched the entire game for Berlin, striking out three.  [Read more…] about Lady Mountaineers Post Their First Victory In CHVL Play Varsity Softball Team Continues To Show Improvement

News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

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by Alex Brooks

Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin Central School District presented his “Superintendent’s Budget” at a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board. The projected spending in his budget is $19,403,315, which is an increase over last year’s budget of 1.59%, or $303,324. [Read more…] about News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

Two BCS Scholarships Available

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Berlin Alumni Scholarship

The Berlin Alumni are accepting applications for the Alumni Scholarship. Any Berlin Senior or graduate who has been accepted into a two or four year college may apply. The application forms are available in the Berlin High School Guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by the May 15, 2016 deadline. [Read more…] about Two BCS Scholarships Available

A Tough Opening Week For Berlin High School Spring Sports Teams

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By Doug La Rocque

The Berlin Mountaineers varsity baseball and softball teams opened competition in the Central Hudson Valley League this past week, but the results were not what either team hoped for.  The Berlin boys hosted the Eagles of Loudonville Christian in their season opener.  The game remained close in the early innings, with Berlin starter Garrett Fiske keeping the Eagles’ bats fairly quiet.  [Read more…] about A Tough Opening Week For Berlin High School Spring Sports Teams

Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School

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An antiques and art discovery day will be held to benefit the Tech Valley High School Parent Activities Council (PAC) on Saturday, April 16. The event is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm. Antique, art and collectible experts from The Appraisers Road Show will hold the event at Tech Valley High School (TVHS), which is located at 246 Tricentennial Drive in Albany on the campus of the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. No appointments are needed. [Read more…] about Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School

Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley

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By Doug La Rocque

The Berlin High School’s reentry into the sport of wrestling was a year marked by growing pains.  When the season started with their first scrimmage at Hoosick Falls, they had nearly a full team and high hopes.  By season’s end, they were down to just a few wrestlers, most having dropped out along the way.  Now coach D.J. Connally and supporters are hoping to create a groundswell of support, between the Berlin and New Lebanon communities.  [Read more…] about Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley