Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Spencer Daley of Troy was first across the finish line this past Sunday, August 13 in the yearly 5K run at Grafton Lakes State Park, in a time of 19:39, edging out Rob Van Der Kar of Averill Park by a mere two seconds. [Read more…] about 15-Year Old Captures 32nd Annual “Run For The Roses”
The Polish Hall, 12 Mechanic Street, Hoosick Falls, is again hosting its annual Clamsteam and Steak Bake on Sunday, September 3, from 1-6 pm. [Read more…] about Annual Clamsteam Polish Hall
By Doug La Rocque
The driver of this DeCrescente Distributors truck told the investigating Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputy, he was attempting to pull off to the side of Route 2, when the pavement on the shoulder of the road gave way under his rear wheels, causing the trailer to slide down into the ditch. [Read more…] about Tipsy Beer Truck Lands In A Ditch In Grafton
The Fashionistas 4-H club got some tips on taking great pictures for our photography project from expert photographer Vanessa Lewis. [Read more…] about The Fashionistas Try Photography
By Doug La Rocque
The number of participants that gathered in the Town Park this past Saturday, August 12, was large enough that event organizers split into two separate groups to highlight the history of the park, building by building as they went along.
Everyone was provided with a booklet that detailed the park since its inception in 1848. The booklet is quite detailed and contains many pictures of the green and the building surrounding it, some dating back to the late 1800’s. Most are part of the Grafton Historical Society’s collection, the organization that sponsored the event.
The life of Doree Cox was celebrated and honored by friends and family at the Poestenkill Forest this month. [Read more…] about Doree Cox Memorial Bench Placed In Poestenkill Community Forest
Friday Night, August 18 in Wood Park in Hoosick Falls a free concert will be offered with The West Drive Dance Band from 6 to 9 pm.
West Side Drive is a 7 piece dance band that has been performing popular hits from the 70s through today’s chart toppers since early 2016. You will hear cover tunes from the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, The Commodores, Elle King, Tom Petty, The Temptations, Meghan Trainor, Van Morrison, and many more.
A rock solid groove to support featured vocalistKrussy Fauler is the formula, and the horn section makes things pop! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to get your groove on!
Food, sodas and water will be available and a Beer Garden from the Sand Bar with Beer and Wine.
The Town of New Lebanon presents the Third Music in the Park Concert on Sunday, August 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. The concert will take place in Shatford Park in New lebanon, and it is free. [Read more…] about Last Free Concert In Shatford Park
Opera review by Alex Brooks
Last year when it was announced that Alix Jones was stepping down as the leader of the Hubbard Hall Opera, there was uncertainty about whether Hubbard Hall’s annual opera productions would continue, and if so, whether they could live up to the high standards set by Jones. [Read more…] about Hubbard Hall’s The Elixir of Love Is A Triumph
Robert L.’’Bob” Abbott passed away peacefully at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation August 8, 2017.
Born on April 19, 1934 in the Town of Pittstown to the late Clifford S. and Anna D. (McGarvin) Abbott. He attended Hoosic Valley Schools. [Read more…] about Robert Abbott
