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Grafton Soldier IsPart Of Afghan Deployment
The soldiers of the 206th Military Police Company, their family members and New York National Guard leaders gathered at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham on Saturday afternoon, January 4, for a military farewell ceremony.
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Panther Bowlers Roll Over The Competition
Hoosick Falls 4
Fort Edward 1
Monday, January 6. After the holiday break the Hoosick Falls bowling team returned to action with a non-league match against northern rival Fort Edward.
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Berlin, NY – Michael W. French, age 51 was tragically killed on December 30, 2019 along with his beloved dog while walking in Berlin, NY. [Read more…] about Michael W. French
The Bell Is Installed In Its Belfrey
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Thursday, June 17, 1847: Today I plowed and hoed corn. Tonight said Mercy and Kingsman (workmen for the belfrey) came to board with me.
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Kentucky Man Killed In Horrific Route 22 Accident
By Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department said a dump truck, northbound on NY State Route 22, struck a man walking his dog in the same direction, about 10 am on Monday, December 30, killing both.
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Walmart Wants To Add Online Pickup Service
PDD for Brunswick Acres Is Approved
By Doug La Rocque
The idea is that you can shop at Walmart and pick up your order without ever having to leave your vehicle.
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Supervisor Surdam Begins 5th Term
By Steve Bradley
The newly elected and re-elected Hoosick Town Officials gathered for their swearing in Wednesday morning, January 1, at the Town Offices in the Armory.
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Sheriff Russo Is Sworn In For Second And Final Term
With his wife Amy holding the Bible, Rensselaer County Sheriff Pat Russo was sworn into office for another four-year term on Friday morning, December 27.
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Green Christmas
Rain and temperatures in the 40s melted most of our December snow to reveal Christmas Ferns (Polystichum acrostichoides).
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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 […]