By Doug La Rocque
Four years ago Coach D.J. Connelly brought the sport of wrestling back to the Berlin School District, in conjunction with neighboring New Lebanon Central. [Read more…] about A Wrestling Success Story
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By Doug La Rocque
Four years ago Coach D.J. Connelly brought the sport of wrestling back to the Berlin School District, in conjunction with neighboring New Lebanon Central. [Read more…] about A Wrestling Success Story
Sumitted by Kevin O’Malley
We have a Grand Marshal this year who truly illustrates the greatness of our community: Hoosick Falls. Mal McGuire was born in June 1946 and he has been a lifelong resident. [Read more…] about Grand Marshall Named For St. Patrick’s Parade
By Doug La Rocque
Petersburgh, like Grafton, received 18 to 20 inches of heavy wet snow last Friday, March 2. The falling trees and branches brought down by the heavy snow knocked power out to large portions of both towns. [Read more…] about Power Is Finally Restored In Petersburgh
Submitted by Rich Crist
It’s a program to bring county government into communities in 2018 and serve as a resource fair that provides residents access and a greater understanding about the operation and function of county government. [Read more…] about County Executive McLaughlin Kicks Off RensCo On The Road
Submitted by Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the launch of new Spectrum Internet™ and Spectrum Voice™ offerings for residential and business customers in the Berlin and Petersburgh areas. [Read more…] about Charter Communications Launches Internet, Phone And Enhanced Video Services In Berlin and Petersburgh
Sunday January 1, 1843: Today continues snow squally and blustering. My wife remains feeble. [Read more…] about Winter Trading – George’s Wife Remains Ill
Spring is less than three weeks away, at least on the calendar. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Board Votes To Accept Payment
By Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, the Village of Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept a payment from Honeywell and Saint-Gobain to pay some of the Village’s PFOA-related expenses. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
By Doug La Rocque
If it’s Maple Sugar season, one of the area’s foremost places to visit is Ioka Valley Farm on Route 43 in Hancock, Massachusetts, just over the state line from Stephentown. [Read more…] about Ioka Valley Farm Is A Sweet Place To Be
Dy Doug LaRocque
About 2 pm on Tuesday, February 27, school administrators were again told by students that another student was making comments about shooting up the school. [Read more…] about A Second Threat At Berlin MS/HS
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 […]